ROLE PURPOSE<\/p>\n
\tThe Solutions Architect Data Protection builds and integrates information systems that meet specific business needs. The primary duties include providing strategic guidance in the development process, making technical decisions regarding solutions and explaining how they will impact on the client\u2019s organization.\u00a0
\n\tThe Solutions Architect Data Protection requires the ability to bridge the gap between business requirements and implementation of technology solutions. You will have an agile mindset willing to push the boundaries of current conventional thinking for architecture design, you will have experience of developing proof of concepts and mindful of market drivers, first mover advantage and not be constrained against existing systems, infrastructure or ways of working.
\n\tYou will also translate the business strategy into concrete solutions and design and execute a set of solution blueprints that support that strategy. You will evaluate all technology options, assess impact on the wider business or customer processes working with both business and IT stakeholders.
\n\t\u00a0The Solution Architect Data Protection will support lines of business in developing and implementing solutions strategies and roadmaps to ensure a comprehensive and integrated client ICT ecosystems.<\/p>\n
ROLE REQUIREMENT
\nSolution Design & Architecture<\/p>\n
\tEnsure architectural designs comply with Nexio standards, security policies, integration patterns, and technology strategies.
\n\tProduce architecture diagrams, high-level designs (HLDs), low-level designs (LLDs), and solution documentation.
\n\tAssess solution feasibility, cost, scalability, performance, and operational impact of proposed solutions.
\n\tCreating and leading IT system integration processes to meet the client\u2019s organizational needs
\n\tConducting evaluations of the client\u2019s system architecture and collaborating with stakeholders to improve the designs
\n\tPerforming continuous research on emerging technologies to stay updated with the best alternatives and to improve the existing architecture for clients
\n\tCreate and maintain ICT Solutions and Systems Maps of the future state
\n\tOwn the representation of both current and future state of technology products
\n\tDefine and document systems interfaces, data and infrastructure from a conceptual, logical and technical basis.
\n\tCreation, analysis and maintenance of As-Is and To-Be processes and systems.
\n\tTranslation of business and functional requirements into solutions design.
\n\tRoot cause analysis of client business issues and problems.
\n\tEvaluate technologies and systems for relevance and feasibility to the needs of the client\u2019s solution end state.
\n\tStakeholder management.
\n\tBuilding of custom solutions.
\n\tLead the design and development of innovative solutions aligned with client business objectives\/milestones\/deliverables.
\n\tProvide architectural guidance and technical leadership to delivery teams.
\n\tCollaborate with stakeholders to understand requirements and translate them into technical solutions.
\n\tProactively identify risks and issues and implement mitigation strategies as needed.
\n\tAnalyze the existing solution landscape, creating and maintain a roadmap for each solution, identifying technical debt and to provide recommendations for improvements
\n\tLiaise and manage the architecture deliverables from 3rd parties, such as partners, distributors, and OEM vendors.
\n\tWorking collaboratively with Senior Management on solutions roadmaps and the development of new products and services with a technical design authority framework
\n\tKeep abreast of technology trends and advancement capturing relevant content to influence systems design decisions
\n\tOther key areas will be the management and enhancements to the architecture of existing systems to ensure they remain performant and cost efficient.<\/p>\n
Pre-Sales & Client Engagement<\/p>\n
\tSupport sales and commercial teams with technical input, scoping, solution presentations, and RFP\/RFI responses.
\n\tConduct technical workshops with clients to understand problems, business drivers, and desired outcomes.
\n\tProvide authoritative solution recommendations based on industry best practice and emerging technologies.<\/p>\n
Governance, Quality Assurance & Design Authority<\/p>\n
\tParticipate in Architecture Review Boards and ensure proposed solutions meet enterprise architectural standards.
\n\tProvide technical oversight during implementation to ensure alignment to the approved solution design.
\n\tIdentify technical risks and mitigations across proposed solutions and implementation roadmaps.
\n\tMaintain solution integrity, quality, and compliance across design, build, test, and transition activities.<\/p>\n
Continuous Improvement & Innovation<\/p>\n
\tStay current with industry trends, emerging technologies, and vendor roadmaps.
\n\tRecommend improvements to existing architecture, service models, toolsets, and integration frameworks.
\n\tContribute to the BU roadmap and assist in developing standards, frameworks, and reference architectures.
\n\tMentor engineering teams on architecture principles, best practices, and solution design methodologies.<\/p>\n
Additional Information:<\/p>\n
\tIndividuals at this level have fully developed knowledge of the business, technology, marketplace and clients.
\n\tIs recognized as an expert in own area within the organization
\n\tInterprets internal or external business issues and recommends best practices. Provides technical guidance to more junior levels of staff
\n\tAble to build strong interpersonal relationships with peers, brand leaders, and other senior management throughout the company
\n\tAble to be a \u201cbig picture\u201d thinker
\n\tEncouraging to team and staff; able to mentor and lead
\n\tExcellent verbal and written communication skills
\n\tAble to align multiple strategies and ideas
\n\tConfident in producing and presenting work<\/p>\n
TECHNICAL \/ PROFESSIONAL COMPETENCIES<\/p>\n
\tStrong understanding of ICT solution architecture principles and frameworks.
\n\tExpertise in designing solutions across infrastructure, networks, cloud, and security.
\n\tAbility to develop HLDs, LLDs, solution blueprints, and integration specifications.
\n\tFinancial and commercial awareness related to solution costing and architecture decisions.
\n\tExperience working with multi-vendor technologies such as ICT Solution technologies, Infrastructure technologies, Data Protection technologies (Cohesity, Commvault, Veeam), and Cloud technologies.
\n\tAbility to drive innovation and continuous improvement.
\n\tExperience of prototyping and demonstrating potential solution outcomes.
\n\tProven experience in designing pragmatic solutions to solve real-world problems that take account of what is possible in a given timeframe.
\n\tAbility to technically assess 3rd-Party solutions.
\n\tAbility to quickly assimilate and understand technical details and new technologies.<\/p>\n
QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE<\/p>\n
\tNational Diploma or Degree in Information Technology, Engineering, Computer Science or Equivalent.
\n\tPostgraduate qualification in Technology, Architecture, or Cloud advantageous.
\n\t7+ years\u2019 experience in solution architecture, including solution analysis, development and architecture with leadership, general management, operational responsibility in a large corporate\/public sector organization.
\n\tExperience in solution analysis, development and architecture for the development, implementation and maintenance\/enhancements of ICT systems within the corporate\/public sector
\n\tExperience in solution design and modelling including Solution design translating business requirements into proposed solutions within both the existing and planned future ICT landscape, Conceptual solution models; Logical solution models; Physical solution models; and Solution architecture documentation describing the design and models.<\/p>\n
LEADERSHIP COMPETENCY REQUIREMENTS<\/p>\n
\tExcellent verbal and written communication.
\n\tWell organised, structured approach to work
\n\tAbility to delegate efficiently.
\n\tExtensive industry knowledge with an eye on the future.
\n\tDiplomacy And Patience
\n\tPeople Skills
\n\tStrategic Thinking
\n\tListening
\n\tThe Ability to Execute the Vision of the Company<\/p>\n
Deadline:13th March,2026<\/p>\n
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