Solutions Architect

Ensign Infosecurity; Singapore; On-site; SGD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A cybersecurity firm is seeking a Solution Architect to lead and manage technical aspects of projects and bids. This role requires extensive knowledge of cyber-security practices and technologies, with at least 8 years of IT experience. The ideal candidate will also have relevant industry certifications and strong communication skills to engage with stakeholders effectively. This position is based in Singapore.

Qualifications

• At least 8 years of IT experience with 3 in a solutioning role.
• Strong understanding of cyber-security and cloud technologies.
• Excellent communication and written skills.

Responsibilities

• Work with Sales to devise strategy for key accounts.
• Identify improvement areas in customers' technology stack.
• Plan technology roadmap for key accounts.
• Manage technical aspects of bids and projects.

Skills

Strong inter-communication skills

Ability to translate technical information into business communications

Knowledge of cyber-security best practices

Knowledge of technological advances in cyber-security

Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills

Strong presentation skills

Strong project management skills

Positive working attitude

Knowledge of sales sectors

Ability to consider customer environment

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in a related field

Relevant Industry Certifications such as CISSP, CCSP

Job description

About the job

To fulfill this role, the Solution Architect will

• Work closely with Sales and Competency Heads to derive strategy to cover key accounts

• Responsible for understanding key accounts environment and pain points

• Responsible for identifying improvement areas in customers current technology stack, and work with various SME to derive the most applicable solution in addressing customer pain points

• Responsible for planning technology roadmap for key accounts

• Responsible for all technical aspects of a bid to the customer, including bill of materials, scope of work and technical proposal

• Lead and set the direction for complex projects.

• Manage and lead the review of the requirements gathered during the requirement gathering phase.

• Lead the solution design discussion to drive the team to derive the best solution design during the consultation phase

• Responsible for the overall leadership and lead role in managing the technical aspect of the project with complete control on solution design and risk issues.

• Responsible for providing best practice technical configuration during implementation phase

• Responsible for providing oversight and direction in integration between various systems to deliver the solution outcome

• Accountable for the decision for the direction of solutions based on the impact analysis and experience, especially when there is project delivery risk in the functionality and schedule.

• Responsible for the final approval of all technical documentation delivered during in the project

• Assist the Project Manager in stakeholder management

• To be successful, the Solution Architect shall be able to:

• Strong inter-communication skills

• Ability to translate technical information into business communications for stakeholders

• Keep updated on latest cyber-security best practices

• Keep updated with latest technological advances and trends in relation to cyber-security

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in a related field or equivalent experience is preferred

• Relevant Industry Certifications such as CISSP, CCSP, CRTSA or equivalent is a must

• At least 8 years of IT experience of which at least 3 years are in a solutioning role

• Knowledge of both cyber-security, infrastructure, and cloud technologies

• Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills that is able to resolve issues as the final point of escalation

• Strong understanding of solutions in various technology domain

• Strong presentation, communication, and written skills

• Strong project management skills

• Positive working attitude

• Passionate in information security

• Knowledge of respective sales sectors (CII, FSI, Commercial)

• Ability to consider various factors within customer’s environment / operations during solutioning