Senior Solutions Architect

PTCL is a leading technology company committed to innovation and excellence in delivering integrated ICT and Cellular Network services across Pakistan. With a strong focus on culture transformation and change management, PTCL fosters an inclusive and diverse work environment that respects and uplifts individuals regardless of gender, social background, religion, belief, or disability. The company’s vision is to become the largest technology player and a national champion driving Pakistan’s digital transformation, guided by core values such as resilience, big-picture thinking, determination, and valuing success.

Key Responsibilities
Provide expert technology leadership and design consultancy for ICT infrastructure products and solutions, including servers, compute, storage, virtualization platforms, hyper-converged infrastructure (HCI), virtual desktop infrastructure (VDI), server operating systems, enterprise backup, disaster recovery solutions, and data center technologies. Support business growth by aligning strategically with vendors and partners, offering product development consultancy, and empowering sales teams with technical knowledge and go-to-market strategies. Be proficient with OEM server build configurators, various server operating systems such as Windows Server and Linux distributions, and advanced virtualization concepts including VDI and containerization technologies like Docker and Kubernetes. Familiarity with SAN/NAS storage architectures and cloud infrastructure services (IaaS/PaaS) from providers like AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud is an advantage.

Design and architect IT compute infrastructure solutions tailored to customer requirements, assisting Sales and Technical Sales teams in solution positioning, presentations, demonstrations, and technical qualification to enhance RFP/RFQ success rates. Build and maintain strong relationships with vendors, OEMs, partners, and internal teams to drive ICT business growth, ensure alignment on technical and commercial fronts, and develop competitive solutions. Lead the design and consultancy of complex, multidomain ICT projects, managing technical scope, resources, success criteria, and stakeholder expectations to ensure effective service delivery. Enable Enterprise, Carrier, and SME Sales teams, including Sales Managers and Key Account Managers, by providing technical training on solution architectures, product features, unique selling points, industry best practices, and customer engagement strategies. Collaborate closely with Sales, Technical Sales, Presales, and delivery teams to develop competitive solutions, strengthen go-to-market approaches, ensure smooth project execution, and improve customer satisfaction and business outcomes.

Required Qualifications
Bachelor of Engineering degree in Electrical, Telecom, Computer Engineering, or an equivalent field. An MBA or MS in Project Management or Engineering Management is preferred. Relevant expert-level certifications in the domain are highly desirable. Candidates should have a minimum of 12 years of professional experience demonstrating strong service consultancy, partner collaboration, technology leadership, architecture and design, and system engineering skills.

Preferred Qualifications and Benefits
PTCL offers family-centric policies that include six months of maternity leave and 30 days of paternity leave, supporting a balanced and fulfilling career. The company also embraces a hybrid work model, providing flexibility and promoting a healthy work-life balance.

Joining PTCL means becoming part of a forward-thinking organization dedicated to technological advancement and inclusive growth, where your expertise will contribute to shaping Pakistan’s digital future.