Senior Networking Solutions Architect – Hybrid Cloud

Vodafone; Gauteng; Hybrid; ZAR 1,100,000 - 1,600,000; Full time

Job summary

NTT DATA in Midrand is seeking a Principal Specialist Solutions Architect to translate business requirements into robust network solutions. You will design architectures from the physical layer to protocols, covering gear, interconnects, hardware and cloud services for hybrid deployments.

As a trusted advisor, you will lead pre-sales support, develop POCs, collaborate with sales, and own the proposed solution from scope to delivery, ensuring executive summaries and final client presentations

Qualifications

• Deep understanding of network protocols, topologies and security.
• Broad product knowledge integrated with technology understanding.
• Experience in large multinational technology services environments.

Responsibilities

• Analyzes long-term network strategic plans to meet current and future requirements.
• Viewed as a trusted technical advisor to the client.
• Responsible for solution design, business development, and transition from presales to delivery.

Skills

Networking expertise

Cloud computing

IoT

Big Data

Network management

Quality of Service

AI

C++ SAFe Scaled Agile

Education

Relevant technical qualifications & certifications

TOGAF/ITIL/COBIT advantageous

Tools

Vendor product certifications

Sales/solutions certification

Job description

NTT DATA in Midrand is seeking a Principal Specialist Solutions Architect to translate business requirements into robust network solutions. You will design architectures from the physical layer to protocols, covering gear, interconnects, hardware and cloud services for hybrid deployments.

As a trusted advisor, you will lead pre-sales support, develop POCs, collaborate with sales, and own the proposed solution from scope to delivery, ensuring executive summaries and final client presentations