Solution Architect – Network & Security

Alftek; Doha; On-site; QAR 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Alftek seeks a senior Solution Architect in Doha, Qatar to own end-to-end solution design for ICT, datacentre, cloud and cybersecurity. You will drive 100% technical compliance, validate BOQs, coordinate with OEMs and lead on-site delivery and handover to delivery teams.

Required: 9+ years in ICT/Network & Security with independent HLD production, Bachelor’s in Engineering/CS/IT, and CCNP Enterprise or Security plus a cloud certification.

Qualifications

• 9+ years in ICT / Network & Security with 2+ years of independent HLD production.
• Bachelor’s in Engineering / Computer Science / IT.
• CCNP Enterprise or Security plus one cloud certification (Azure / AWS).
• Advanced network and security architecture; datacenter and cloud know-how.

Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end solution design for ICT, datacentre, cloud and cybersecurity opportunities.
• Develop complete HLDs and lead design workshops with customers.
• Validate designs against RFPs and standards; ensure 100% technical compliance.
• Validate BOQs, coordinate with OEM teams and present solutions to customers.
• Lead on-site delivery and service transition for assigned projects.

Skills

Network architecture

Security architecture

Datacenter architecture

Cloud architecture

High-level design (HLD)

BOQ validation

OEM coordination

Solution design leadership

Education

Bachelor's in Engineering / Computer Science / IT

Job description

We are seeking a Solution Architect for Network & Security in Doha, Qatar to independently own end-to-end solution design for assigned opportunities across ICT, datacentre, cloud and cybersecurity — from requirement analysis through HLD, compliance and handover to delivery. The role also leads and implements site and service delivery, driving on-site implementation and service execution for assigned projects. Solution engineers prepare the BOQ and proposal; the architect validates, reviews and approves the technical content.

Solution Design & HLD Ownership

Develop complete HLDs for assigned opportunities.

Own technology selection, sizing logic and design trade-offs.

Lead design workshops with customers for assigned opportunities.

Technical Compliance

Ensure 100% technical compliance of the design against RFP requirements and standards.

Review and sign off the compliance matrix prepared by solution engineers.

BOQ Validation, Review & Approval

Validate BOQs prepared by solution engineers for architectural correctness — right products, quantities and licensing model.

Approve or reject BOQs against the approved design (architects do not prepare BOQs).

OEM Coordination

Validate designs with OEM technical teams; obtain OEM design sign-offs where required.

Present solutions to customers and respond to technical clarifications.

Document design intent for handover and support delivery during transition.

Site Delivery Assurance

Lead and implement site and service delivery — driving on-site implementation, transition and service execution for assigned projects.

Candidate Requirements

Experience: 9+ years in ICT / Network & Security, with 2+ years independently producing HLDs in a System Integrator or OEM environment.

Education: Bachelor’s in Engineering / Computer Science / IT.

Mandatory certifications: CCNP Enterprise or Security (or equivalent professional-tier certification) plus one cloud associate certification (Azure / AWS).

Technical skills: Advanced network and security architecture; working datacenter and cloud architecture; independent HLD development; BOQ validation; OEM coordination.

Domain knowledge: Enterprise networking and security solution design; compliance mapping against RFP requirements.

Behavioural: Independent design ownership; customer-facing confidence; collaborative with solution engineers and subject-matter experts.

Progression from Solution Architect to Senior Solution Architect and onward to Principal Solution Architect on the technical track.