- Summary

We are seeking a Senior Solution Architect to join our Technology Practice. In this client-facing role, you will convert sales-qualified opportunities into technically sound, commercially viable solutions – from requirement validation to a delivery-ready solution – working closely with the Sales Team and bringing deep expertise in networking, cloud, and Microsoft technologies.
- Roles &
- Responsibilities

Requirement Validation &
- Sales Collaboration

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- Validate requirements, scope, and technical feasibility of sales-qualified opportunities.

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- Act as key liaison with the Sales Team, clarifying gaps and aligning scope, timelines, and commercial expectations.

Client Engagement &
- Advisory

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- Lead client conversations to probe, validate, and refine requirements.

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- Act as a trusted advisor, presenting proposals, architecture blueprints, and roadmaps to technical and business stakeholders.

Solutioning &
- Architecture

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- Design end-to-end solutions across SD-WAN, networking, Microsoft Product Suite, and Cloud Implementation Services.

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- Define resource requirements and effort estimates (number of resources and days).

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- Develop architecture documentation, BOMs, SOWs, and technical proposals.

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- Ensure solutions are scalable, secure, and aligned with business objectives and best practices.

Internal Coordination &
- Stakeholder Management

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- Coordinate with delivery leads, engineers, project managers, vendors, and practice leads to refine solutions.

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- Ensure seamless handover to delivery with complete documentation and knowledge transfer post-award.

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- Engage vendor and partner ecosystems (e.g., Microsoft, Cisco, AWS/Azure)



for technical and commercial support.

- Technical Skills

SD-WAN &
- Networking

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- Designing SD-WAN solutions (e.g., Cisco Meraki, Fortinet, VMware VeloCloud).

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- Enterprise networking: routing, switching, firewalls, MPLS, BGP, and segmentation.

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- Network transformation, including legacy WAN to SD-WAN migration.

Microsoft Product Suite

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- Microsoft 365, Azure Active Directory, Intune, Teams, and SharePoint.

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- Microsoft licensing models and their commercial implications.

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- Microsoft security: Defender, Sentinel, and Zero Trust principles.

Cloud Implementation Services

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- Architecting Azure and/or AWS solutions: IaaS, PaaS, hybrid cloud, and cloud migration.

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- Cloud governance, cost optimization, and security best practices.

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- Sizing and scoping cloud engagements, including effort estimation.

- Additional Information

Experience &

- Qualifications

▸ 8+ years as a Solution Architect, Pre-Sales Architect, or Senior Technical Consultant in managed services, systems integration, or technology consulting. ▸

- Proven track record designing complex, multi-technology solutions in client-facing roles.

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Experience turning sales-qualified opportunities into delivery-ready proposals.

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- Solid commercial acumen in resource planning, effort estimation, and solution costing.

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- Excellent communication and presentation skills for technical and non-technical audiences.

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- Preferred certifications: CCNP/CCIE, Microsoft Azure/M365, AWS Solutions Architect, TOGAF, or equivalent.

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- Bachelor’s degree in IT, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience).

▸ 15 years of mandatory education.

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