Security Solution Architect

Security Solution Architect evaluates customer business needs and creates the overall technical vision for a specific solution to a business problem whether computer systems, networks, hardware, and/or software.

• Understand Business Problems, analyze and document them and translate/transform them into technology solutions
• Lead architecture design discussions, reviews and recommendations to fulfil customer requirements and needs
• Develop end-to-end security solutions for ensuring scalability and alignment with client requirements.
• Conduct detailed technical assessments of customer environments to identify gaps and opportunities.
• Design solutions leveraging a deep understanding of security methodologies and best practices.
• Collaborate with sales teams to understand client requirements, provide technical guidance, and contribute to proposal development.
• Prepare and deliver compelling technical presentations and demonstrations to clients, highlighting the value of proposed solutions.
• Respond to RFPs/RFQs/RFIs, ensuring technical accuracy and competitive positioning.
• Act as a technical advisor for clients, building trust and understanding their long-term infrastructure needs.
• Work closely with internal delivery teams to ensure proposed solutions are feasible and align with implementation capabilities.
• Stay updated on emerging technologies, industry trends, and competitive offerings in compute and networking.
• Provide thought leadership by sharing insights on best practices and innovative approaches to infrastructure challenges.
• Develop comprehensive technical documentation, including architecture diagrams, solution blueprints, and configuration specifications.
• Support the transition of projects from presales to delivery, ensuring a smooth handover.
   

Core competencies, knowledge and experience:

• 4-6Years Experience as pre-sales/solution architect working with information security solutions and services.
• Computer Science or Engineering Bachelors Graduate
• Core Competence in Business Development in the area of “Cyber Security Solutions” for Infrastructure (Datacenter, End User, Network, Cloud and Mobility) and managed security services.
• Strong communication, interpersonal and presentation skills
• Persuasion and negotiation skills
• Excellent command of Arabic and English
• Previous experience in solution integrations is a plus

Must have technical / professional qualifications: 

• Expert in infrastructure (data center, network & end user computing) security, cloud security, managed security services & risk management
• Advanced understanding of IT Infrastructure and cloud development
• Excellent technical skills for building security architecture aligned with the business's requirements.
• Good understanding of AI and M/L (Machine Learning)
• Good understanding of Coding, Databases and Software development

Worried that you don’t meet all the desired criteria exactly? At Vodafone we are passionate about Inclusion for All and creating a workplace where everyone can thrive, whatever their personal or professional background. If you’re excited about this role but your experience doesn’t align exactly with every part of the job description, we encourage you to apply as you may be the right candidate for this role or another role, and our recruitment team can help you see how your skills fit in.

We want you to feel happy and fulfilled at work, without compromising the other things in life that matter to you. There are lots of ways we support this, including hybrid working and generous parental leave. You'll also get four Spirit Days a year to focus on your personal development and wellbeing, plus a host of other great benefits too.

You may have already heard of Vodafone - We're a leading Telecommunications company in Europe and Africa. But what you might not know is that we are continuously investing in new technologies to improve the lives of millions of customers, businesses and people around the world, creating a better future for everyone.

As part of our global family, whether that's Vodafone, Vodacom or _VOIS, you'll feel a sense of pride and purpose as you contribute to our culture of innovation. We pursue equality of opportunity and inclusion for all candidates through our employment policies and practices. We recognise and celebrate the importance of diversity and inclusivity in our workspace and we do not tolerate any form of discrimination especially related to but not limited to race, colour, age, veteran status, gender identification, sexual orientation, pregnancy, ethnicity, disability, religion, political affiliation, trade union membership, nationality, indigenous status, medical condition, HIV status, social origin, cultural background, social, or marital status.

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