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About the Role
We’re seeking a Secure Networking Solutions Leader to lead our architecture and solutions organization supporting clients in Banking & Financial Services, Healthcare & Life Sciences, and the Public Sector.
This is a senior leadership role responsible for shaping and delivering modern, secure networking solutions that help enterprises and public institutions modernize their digital infrastructure, enable AI-driven operations, and enhance resilience.
As the Solutions Leader, you will lead a team of Managing Solution Architects and Solution Architects who design, innovate, and deliver technology strategies that drive business transformation for our clients. You’ll partner with global technology vendors and cross-functional leaders to ensure our solutions are relevant, scalable, and differentiated in the market.
Key Responsibilities
Strategic Leadership
- Lead the Secure Networking architecture and solutions function for BFSI, Healthcare, and Public Sector clients, aligning the team to business goals and growth objectives.
- Develop and execute the strategic roadmap for networking solutions, ensuring alignment with client transformation priorities and emerging technologies such as AI, automation, and edge computing.
- Champion innovation by identifying market trends and translating them into actionable solution offerings.
Solution and Practice Development
- Oversee the design and delivery of secure, cloud-ready, and AI-enabled network architectures for enterprise and public sector clients.
- Guide teams in developing repeatable, outcome-based solutions that integrate products, professional services, and managed offerings.
- Partner with marketing, sales, and delivery teams to ensure strong solution positioning and go-to-market enablement.
Client and Partner Engagement
- Serve as a trusted advisor to senior client executives, providing thought leadership on secure networking modernization, zero-trust adoption, and hybrid cloud connectivity.
- Build and maintain strategic alliances with leading OEMs and technology partners to co-develop solutions and joint market opportunities.
- Support major pursuits and executive-level engagements to strengthen client relationships and drive growth.
Team Leadership
- Lead and develop a team of Managing Solution Architects and Solution Architects, fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement.
- Coach and mentor senior technical talent, promoting career development and succession planning.
- Drive operational excellence through governance, architecture review, and consistent delivery quality.
Operational and Financial Performance
- Own solution pipeline growth, margin performance, and service inclusion targets within your industries.
- Oversee portfolio management, deal inspection, and architecture review processes to ensure technical integrity and commercial success.
- Partner with leadership and operations to improve forecasting accuracy, utilization, and profitability across the solution organization.
Education
- Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, or related discipline (Master’s preferred).
- Relevant vendor or industry certifications (e.g., Cisco, HPE Aruba, Juniper, Splunk, Palo Alto Networks).
Experience
- 10+ years of experience in technology solutions leadership within a global systems integrator, service provider, or enterprise IT organization.
- Proven track record leading cross-functional architecture and pre-sales teams in networking, infrastructure, or cloud domains.
- Demonstrated success driving industry-specific solution growth and developing strategic client or OEM partnerships.
- Strong understanding of enterprise networking, network security, and software-defined architectures across hybrid cloud and edge environments.
- Experience in industries such as BFSI, healthcare, or public sector preferred.
Skills and Attributes
- Executive presence and credibility with senior business and technology leaders.
- Ability to translate complex technical strategies into compelling business outcomes.
- Strategic thinker with strong analytical and commercial acumen.
- Exceptional leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
- Passion for innovation, team development, and delivering measurable client impact.
What You’ll Gain
- The opportunity to shape the future of secure networking in a fast-evolving digital infrastructure landscape.
- Work alongside leading technology partners and visionary clients transforming their networks for an AI-driven world.
- A culture that values innovation, integrity, and inclusive leadership—where expertise and ideas make a difference.
Workplace type:
Remote Working
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. Accelerate your career with us. Apply today