**Make an impact with NTT DATA** Join a company that is pushing the boundaries of what is possible. We are renowned for our technical excellence and leading innovations, and for making a difference to our clients and society. Our workplace embraces diversity and inclusion – it’s a place where you can grow, belong and thrive. The Senior Solutions Architect is an advanced subject matter expert, primarily responsible for consulting with the client and working with internal teams to create strategies, transformational designs and the architectural vision for more complex solutions that address the clients’ needs. In this role, you will provide comprehensive consulting services across application software, infrastructure, and related technology components, with a focus on Secure Networking. Success in this position requires a blend of consultative expertise, design skills, and experience in selling products from OEM partners, particularly Cisco. **Key Responsibilities:** + Solution Architecture Expertise: Design and architect complex secure networking solutions for clients, addressing key challenges and ensuring scalability, cost-effectiveness, and risk management. + Technical Proficiency: Demonstrate deep understanding of key networking technologies such as SASE, cloud networking, and incorporate these into client solutions. + Client Engagement & Consulting: Engage with clients to understand their business goals, translate these into technical designs, and identify new opportunities during lifecycle activities such as modernization or refresh. + Collaboration & Leadership: Work closely with cross-functional teams including sales, delivery, and partners to deliver successful solutions. Mentor and coach junior architects to enhance their skills and performance. + Innovation & Road mapping: Utilize industry trends and emerging technologies to shape client technology roadmaps and create proofs of concept (POC). + Problem-Solving & Adaptability: Adapt solutions to meet client satisfaction when projects deviate from initial plans or face budget constraints. **Knowledge and Attributes:** + Advanced knowledge of multi-vendor service integrations and cross-functional software, OS’s and infrastructure designs. + Excellent communication skills both verbal and written coupled with excellent interpersonal skills to build solid working relationships with internal and external stakeholders. + Proven ability to lead technical discovery and workshops, and provide technical input to proposals and statements of work (SOWs). + Advanced knowledge on how specific infrastructures and application software are deployed in line with relevant methodologies and frameworks. + Ability to develop and leverage their advanced specialist knowledge of reference architectures. + Ability to keep abreast of industry trends and emerging technologies. + Advanced ability to collaborate with cross functional teams such as sales, product, delivery etc. + Manufacturing vertical focus **Academic Qualifications and Certifications:** + Bachelor's degree or equivalent in computer science, engineering or business or a related field. **Required Experience:** + Advanced client engagement and consulting experience coupled with solid experience in client needs assessment and change management. + Experience selling Cisco products and services + Advanced experience in integrating the solution for the particular project with the business domain, enterprise concerns, industry standards, established patterns and best practices. + Advanced experience in developing, selling and delivering technical solutions. **Workplace type** **:** Remote Working **About NTT DATA** NTT DATA is a $30+ billion trusted global innovator of business and technology services. We serve 75% of the Fortune Global 100 and are committed to helping clients innovate, optimize and transform for long-term success. We invest over $3.6 billion each year in R&D to help organizations and society move confidently and sustainably into the digital future. As a Global Top Employer, we have diverse experts in more than 50 countries and a robust partner ecosystem of established and start-up companies. Our services include business and technology consulting, data and artificial intelligence, industry solutions, as well as the development, implementation and management of applications, infrastructure, and connectivity. We are also one of the leading providers of digital and AI infrastructure in the world. NTT DATA is part of NTT Group and headquartered in Tokyo. **Equal Opportunity Employer** NTT DATA is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer with a global culture that embraces diversity. We are committed to providing an environment free of unfair discrimination and harassment. We do not discriminate based on age, race, colour, gender, sexual orientation, religion, nationality, disability, pregnancy, marital status, veteran status, or any other protected category. Join our growing global team and accelerate your career with us. Apply today.