Solution Architect (Infrastructure)
We are seeking an experienced Solution Architect – Infrastructure to lead the design and architecture of enterprise-grade infrastructure solutions. In this role, you will act as the technical authority across the entire solution lifecycle—from qualifying opportunities and crafting architecture to guiding implementation. You will work closely with sales teams, delivery teams, and enterprise customers to architect scalable, resilient, and high-performance infrastructure solutions that drive digital transformation and business growth.
This role is 100% focused on infrastructure architecture, covering data centres, cloud platforms, compute, storage, virtualisation, and hybrid environments.
Key Responsibilities
Enterprise Solution Architecture
Lead end-to-end architecture and design of enterprise infrastructure solutions aligned with customer business and technical requirements.
Architect complex multi-technology solutions spanning compute, storage, networking, virtualization, and cloud platforms.
Develop reference architectures and enterprise solution frameworks for key infrastructure platforms.
Ensure solutions adhere to industry best practices, enterprise architecture standards, and regulatory requirements.
Serve as the technical authority during major enterprise solution engagements.
Core Infrastructure Architecture
Design and deliver enterprise solutions across the following domains:
Data Centre Architecture
Enterprise data centre design and modernization
Infrastructure consolidation and optimization
High availability and fault-tolerant architectures
Disaster recovery and business continuity planning
Compute & Virtualisation
Enterprise server infrastructure (x86, RISC)
Virtualisation platforms (VMware, Hyper-V, KVM)
Hyper-converged infrastructure (HCI)
Container infrastructure and orchestration
Enterprise Storage
SAN / NAS architectures (block, file, object)
Storage performance optimization and tiering
Software-defined storage
Enterprise data lifecycle management
Backup & Disaster Recovery
Enterprise backup architecture (Veeam, Commvault, NetBackup)
Replication and disaster recovery frameworks
Business continuity infrastructure
RTO/RPO planning and design
Cloud & Hybrid Infrastructure
Hybrid cloud architecture (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud)
Cloud migration strategies (rehost, replatform, refactor)
Multi-cloud infrastructure integration
Infrastructure modernization and cloud-native adoption
Presales & Revenue Enablement
Act as lead technical advisor during enterprise sales engagements.
Translate customer business needs into innovative technical solutions.
Support sales teams in opportunity qualification, technical positioning, and proposal development.
Lead technical presentations, architecture workshops, and executive briefings.
Conduct proof-of-concepts (POCs), solution demonstrations, and technical validations.
OEM & Technology Partner Collaboration
Work closely with global technology vendors (Dell, HPE, VMware, NetApp, Cisco, Microsoft) to design optimized solutions.
Maintain deep expertise across enterprise infrastructure technology ecosystems.
Participate in vendor certification programs and technical enablement initiatives.
Contribute to joint solution development with OEM partners.
Customer Advisory & Strategic Consulting
Act as a trusted advisor to enterprise customers and executive stakeholders.
Provide technology advisory services on infrastructure strategy and digital transformation.
Conduct infrastructure maturity assessments, architecture reviews, and technology roadmap development.
Support strategic accounts with long-term infrastructure planning and modernization initiatives.
Architecture Governance & Solution Assurance
Ensure all proposed solutions align with enterprise architecture principles and standards.
Provide technical oversight during solution implementation.
Support project teams during deployment to ensure architectural integrity.
Review and validate technical designs produced by engineering teams.
Technical Knowledge Leadership
Maintain deep knowledge of emerging trends in data centre modernization, hybrid cloud, and infrastructure automation.
Provide internal technical mentorship and knowledge sharing.
Contribute to internal architecture standards, frameworks, and reusable solution templates.
Technical Expertise Required
Infrastructure Platforms
Enterprise servers (rack, blade, tower)
Enterprise storage platforms (SAN, NAS, DAS, object)
Data centre networking (LAN, SAN, spine-leaf)
Virtualization platforms (server, desktop, network virtualization)
Hyper-converged infrastructure (HCI)
Cloud Platforms
Hybrid cloud infrastructure
Public cloud IaaS and PaaS
Enterprise cloud migration architectures
Cloud-integrated infrastructure environments
Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) and automation frameworks (Terraform, Ansible, ARM templates, CloudFormation)
Qualifications & Experience
Education
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related discipline.
Experience
10–15 years of enterprise IT experience.
Minimum 5–7 years in infrastructure architecture roles.
Proven track record designing and delivering large-scale enterprise infrastructure solutions.
Experience working within system integrators, OEM vendors, or enterprise consulting organizations.
Demonstrated success in presales and solution advisory capacities.
Preferred Certifications
Infrastructure & Virtualization
VMware Certified Professional (VCP) or higher
Nutanix Certified Professional (NCP)
Citrix Certified Professional
Storage & Data Centre
Dell EMC Proven Professional (Storage or Data Centre)
NetApp Certified Implementation Engineer (NCIE)
Hitachi Vantara Qualified Professional
Cloud Certifications
Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert
AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Professional
Google Professional Cloud Architect
Converged Infrastructure
Cisco Data Centre certifications (CCNA/CCNP Data Centre)
HPE ASE – Server Solutions
VMware Certified Design Expert (VCDX) – Advantageous
Key Competencies
Architecture Leadership
Enterprise architecture thinking
Infrastructure solution architecture
Technology strategy alignment
Infrastructure roadmap development
Business & Commercial Skills
Presales engagement and solution selling
Technical solution positioning and differentiation
Executive-level communication and presentation
Commercial acumen and proposal development
Technical Expertise
Data centre architecture and modernization
Hybrid and multi-cloud infrastructure
Enterprise compute, storage, and virtualization
Backup, recovery, and business continuity
Infrastructure automation and orchestration
Leadership Skills
Stakeholder engagement and management
Technical mentorship and team development
Cross-functional collaboration
Strategic advisory capabilities
Success Metrics
Performance in this role will be measured by:
Solution Quality: Scalability, resilience, and architectural excellence of designed solutions.
Commercial Impact: Technical win-rate on strategic opportunities.
Customer Satisfaction: Credibility and trust established with enterprise clients.
Revenue Contribution: Effective support of sales teams in closing infrastructure deals.
Standards Adoption: Development and implementation of architecture standards and frameworks.
Project Success: Successful delivery of enterprise technology transformation projects.
Knowledge Contribution: Internal mentorship and creation of intellectual property.