We are seeking a Solution Architect (Hybrid IT -Services Led) to drive solutioning for enterprise customers across infrastructure and operations transformation initiatives. This role focuses on designing and positioning end-to-end Hybrid IT solutions that integrate on-premises, private cloud, and public cloud environments, enhanced with AIOps and automation capabilities to enable intelligent, scalable, and efficient IT operations.

The candidate will play a key role in presales engagements, working closely with Sales, Consulting, and Service Line teams to shape solutions that are technically robust, operationally viable, and commercially competitive.

Job Scope:

Strategy & Leadership

Lead the recommendation, development, and implementation of the company's Hybrid IT technology strategy and roadmap.
Evaluate emerging technologies and provide strategic recommendations to drive innovation and adoption.
Conduct technology assessments to identify gaps and opportunities to enhance the organization's IT landscape.
Provide technical leadership and guidance to architecture, engineering, and delivery teams to ensure successful solution implementation.

Presales & Solutioning

Engage customers throughout presales cycles to understand business objectives, current IT landscape, constraints, and transformation goals.
Support RFP/RFI/RFQ responses with high-quality technical inputs, architecture diagrams, and compelling solution narratives.
Contribute to pricing strategies by aligning solution architectures with cost models, licensing, and commercial considerations.
Articulate clear value propositions, including cost optimization, risk reduction, scalability, and operational efficiency.
Support internal governance processes, including proposal reviews and solution signoffs.

Architecture & Design

Design end-to-end Hybrid IT architectures across:
On-premises data centers (compute, storage, backup, disaster recovery)
Private cloud and virtualization platforms
Public cloud environments (Azure, AWS, GCP), including landing zones and workload design
Network, connectivity, identity, and security integration
Define target-state architectures, transition strategies, and key assumptions.
Develop architectural frameworks, standards, and models to guide solution design and delivery.
Ensure all solutions are scalable, secure, resilient, and aligned with industry best practices.

Stakeholder & Delivery Collaboration

Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders to gather and define business and technical requirements.
Conduct and facilitate discovery workshops covering infrastructure, cloud, network, security, workplace, and IT operations domains.
Work closely with delivery teams to ensure alignment between solution design and implementation outcomes.
Partner with governance, risk, and compliance teams to define and implement data governance and information security policies.

Skillsets & Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in information & communication technology (ICT), Information Systems, Computer Science, or a related field.
Minimum of 8 years of experience in designing, implementing, and supporting complex IT systems and large-scale ICT solutions, with a focus on Cloud and/or Hybrid IT architecture.
Strong understanding of on-premises ICT architectures, including integration patterns, infrastructure design, and best practices for building scalable and high-performance systems.
Familiarity with government and enterprise frameworks and standards (e.g., GCC 2.0), including compliance and security requirements.
Extensive knowledge of cloud platforms such as AWS and Microsoft Azure, including cloud architecture principles, infrastructure-as-code (IaC), cloud security best practices, and cost optimization strategies.
Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving capabilities, with the ability to translate business requirements into practical technical solutions.
Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to articulate complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Proven ability to collaborate effectively across cross-functional teams and build strong stakeholder relationships.
A proactive and adaptable team player, able to thrive in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.

Presales Solutions Consultant (Solution Architect)