Solution Architect

Responsibilities

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 skillsAbility to translate technical information into business communications for stakeholdersKeep updated on latest cyber-security best practicesKeep 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