Senior Solution Architect – Network & Security | Technical Lead | Doha, Qatar

Alftek International; Qatar; On-site; QAR 350,000 - 550,000; Full time

Job summary

Alftek International in Doha, Qatar is seeking a Senior Solution Architect - Network & Security / Technical Lead to drive enterprise ICT, networking, cybersecurity, datacenter, and cloud designs. You will provide technical leadership across Network & Security Architecture, HLD, and BOQ validation, with a focus on Zero-Trust and secure cloud environments.

Candidates with CCIE, HCIE, CISSP or TOGAF and 10+ years of experience will be well positioned to lead architecture initiatives and

Qualifications

• 10+ years of ICT, Network & Security solution design.
• 4+ years of enterprise solution architecture within a System Integrator (SI) or OEM environment.
• Proven experience leading complex Network & Security architecture initiatives.
• Expert-level certifications such as CCIE, HCIE, CISSP; TOGAF preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead enterprise Network & Security solution architecture and design.
• Develop and review High-Level Designs (HLDs) for complex ICT environments.
• Design secure enterprise networking, datacenter, and cloud solutions.
• Validate technical solutions, architectures, and BOQs.
• Evaluate and integrate OEM technologies into enterprise solutions.
• Develop secure and scalable architectures aligned with business and technical requirements.
• Apply Zero-Trust architecture principles to enterprise environments.
• Ensure solutions address cybersecurity and secure infrastructure requirements.
• Provide technical leadership throughout solution development and delivery.
• Engage with stakeholders to understand requirements and present proposed solutions.
• Mentor technical teams and provide architectural guidance.
• Support solution reviews, technical discussions, and presentations.
• Consider applicable Qatar market regulations and cybersecurity requirements.
• Align proposed solutions with relevant NCSA-QCSF standards where applicable.
• Collaborate with SI, OEM, technical, and business stakeholders to deliver robust solutions.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Technical presentation

Mentoring

Communication

Analytical skills

Architecture reviews

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology

Master's degree preferred

Tools

Cisco

Fortinet

Huawei

Palo Alto

Job description

Location

Doha, Qatar - Candidates currently available in Qatar are preferred.

Job Category

• Information Technology (IT) & Software
• Engineering & Technical
• Telecommunications
• Security & Defence
• Others / Miscellaneous

Job Overview

We are urgently seeking a Senior Solution Architect - Network & Security / Technical Lead to lead the design and development of complex enterprise ICT, networking, cybersecurity, datacenter, and cloud solutions. The role is suited to an experienced technical leader with a strong background in enterprise solution architecture within a System Integrator (SI) or OEM environment.

The successful candidate will provide technical leadership across Network & Security Architecture, Datacenter Technologies, Cloud Solutions, High-Level Design (HLD), and Bill of Quantities (BOQ) validation. Strong knowledge of enterprise networking, cybersecurity, Zero-Trust architectures, and secure datacenter and cloud environments is essential.

This position offers strong opportunities for career growth and professional development within enterprise technology, network architecture, and cybersecurity. Candidates with expert-level certifications and architecture methodologies such as CCIE, HCIE, CISSP, or TOGAF will be well positioned for senior technical leadership and solution architecture responsibilities.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead enterprise Network & Security solution architecture and design.
• Develop and review High-Level Designs (HLDs) for complex ICT environments.
• Design secure enterprise networking, datacenter, and cloud solutions.
• Validate technical solutions, architectures, and BOQs.
• Evaluate and integrate OEM technologies into enterprise solutions.
• Develop secure and scalable architectures aligned with business and technical requirements.
• Apply Zero-Trust architecture principles to enterprise environments.
• Ensure solutions address cybersecurity and secure infrastructure requirements.
• Provide technical leadership throughout solution development and delivery.
• Engage with stakeholders to understand requirements and present proposed solutions.
• Mentor technical teams and provide architectural guidance.
• Support solution reviews, technical discussions, and presentations.
• Consider applicable Qatar market regulations and cybersecurity requirements.
• Align proposed solutions with relevant NCSA-QCSF standards where applicable.
• Collaborate with SI, OEM, technical, and business stakeholders to deliver robust solutions.

Requirements & Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related discipline.
• Master's degree is preferred.

Professional Experience

• 10+ years of experience in ICT, Network & Security solution design.
• At least 4 years of enterprise solution architecture experience within a System Integrator (SI) or OEM environment.
• Proven experience leading complex Network & Security architecture initiatives.

Certifications

Candidates should hold an expert-level certification such as:

• CCIE
• HCIE
• CISSP

An architecture methodology certification is also required, with TOGAF Certified preferred, in accordance with the specified framework requirements.

Technical Skills

• Network & Security Architecture
• Enterprise Networking
• Datacenter Technologies
• Cloud Solutions
• Cybersecurity
• Zero-Trust Architecture
• Secure Datacenter Environments
• Secure Cloud Environments
• High-Level Design (HLD) Development
• BOQ Validation

OEM Technology Experience

Hands-on experience with leading platforms such as:

• Cisco
• Fortinet
• Huawei
• Palo Alto
• Equivalent enterprise technology platforms

Professional Skills

• Strong stakeholder management capabilities.
• Excellent technical presentation skills.
• Strong mentoring and team leadership abilities.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
• Ability to lead technical discussions and architecture reviews.

Additional Advantage

• Familiarity with Qatar market regulations.
• Knowledge of NCSA-QCSF standards.

Salary, Benefits & Career Growth

The job description does not specify a salary or employee benefits, so no salary or compensation estimate has been added.

The position provides opportunities for career progression and professional development in enterprise solution architecture, network security, cybersecurity, datacenter technologies, and cloud infrastructure. The role also offers opportunities to strengthen expertise through relevant certification, architecture methodology training, technical upskilling, and leadership development.