Lead Solutions Engineering (Data Center Design & Infrastructure)

Grade Level: L3
Location: Lahore
Application Deadline: 11th October 2026

This role is for a senior data center presales professional specializing in enterprise data center design and infrastructure solutions. The Lead Solutions Engineer will be responsible for developing technical qualifications, engaging with customers, and translating their requirements into resilient, scalable designs. This position demands a comprehensive understanding of data center architecture, including TIA-942 and Uptime Institute Tier III/Rated-3 standards, as well as expertise in power, cooling/HVAC, telecom infrastructure, and both active and passive components. Reporting directly to the Head of Presales – SI & Managed Services, the role involves close collaboration with Data Center design teams, facilities, ICT, OEMs, system integrators, consultants, customers, and delivery teams.

Key Responsibilities
- Lead presales efforts for enterprise data center design and infrastructure solutions from initial requirement gathering through conceptual design, proposal development, and technical handover.
- Engage with enterprise customers to understand their business continuity, capacity, rack density, power, cooling, physical security, connectivity, expansion, and operational needs.
- Develop comprehensive data center designs covering white space, raised flooring, racks, containment, structured cabling, active/passive network infrastructure, power distribution, UPS, PDUs, generators, and related facilities.
- Apply and interpret relevant standards such as TIA-942 and Uptime Institute Tier III / Rated-3, ensuring customer-specific compliance and design requirements are met.
- Evaluate and design cooling solutions including precision cooling, in-row, perimeter, containment-based, and high-density/liquid cooling systems.
- Develop power infrastructure concepts involving utility feeds, generators, UPS configurations, STS/ATS, PDUs, redundancy, power monitoring, and IT load distribution.
- Design telecom and structured cabling infrastructure including fiber and copper connectivity, pathways, racks, patching, and cross-connects.
- Coordinate requirements across active network, compute, storage, security, and facilities to ensure integrated data center architecture.
- Prepare architecture drawings, layouts, BoQ/BoM, technical specifications, compliance matrices, and responses to RFI/RFQ/RFP/tenders, along with presentations and technical proposals.
- Conduct customer workshops and site assessments, performing data collection, gap analysis, and technical risk identification.
- Collaborate with OEMs, distributors, system integrators, contractors, and specialist SMEs for solution validation, design input, pricing support, and technical clarifications.
- Support solution estimation, total cost of ownership discussions, phased expansion planning, and future-ready design recommendations.

Required Qualifications
- 6 to 8 years of relevant experience in data center design, presales, consulting, or solution architecture, preferably with enterprise customers.
- Bachelor’s degree or higher in Computer Science, Electrical/Electronics Engineering, Telecom, Networking, Mechanical Engineering, Data Center Engineering, or a related field.
- Strong practical knowledge of data center architecture and design principles, including TIA-942 and Uptime Institute Tier III / Rated-3 concepts.
- Experience with enterprise data center projects involving active/passive components, structured cabling, racks, containment, power systems, UPS, PDUs, generators, HVAC/precision cooling, and telecom infrastructure.
- Understanding of various cooling technologies and their application in conventional and high-density IT environments.
- Ability to interpret power, cooling, rack density, connectivity, and availability requirements and translate them into integrated designs.
- Relevant certifications such as Uptime Institute, TIA-942, CDCP/CDCS/CDCE, or equivalent are preferred.
- Experience working with multiple OEMs, distributors, partners, system integrators, and specialist vendors.
- Proven skills in enterprise customer engagement, technical discovery, workshops, presentations, and preparing RFI/RFQ/RFP/tender responses.
- Ability to coordinate across multiple domains including network, compute, storage, security, power, cooling, structured cabling, and telecom.
- Strong technical documentation, communication, stakeholder management, and project coordination skills.

Preferred Qualifications and Benefits
Jazz is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. As a certified Top Employer, JazzWorld offers a workplace aligned with global standards, fostering an environment where employees can thrive and grow. The company culture is driven by core values such as Customer Obsession, Truthfulness, Innovation, Collaboration, and Entrepreneurship. These values encourage accountability, teamwork, and the creation of impactful solutions for customers and communities.

Joining JazzWorld means contributing to Pakistan’s largest digital operator, serving over 100 million customers through connectivity, digital services, financial inclusion, entertainment, and insurance. Employees are part of a national-scale transformation focused on expanding access, unlocking opportunities, and building a connected digital future. The organization promotes continuous learning, leadership development, and meaningful work aimed at improving lives every day.