Lead Solution Architect - Cyber Security & Trust Services

The Lead Solution Architect - Cybersecurity & Trust Services is a senior techno-commercial role responsible for designing and positioning cybersecurity solutions that align with enterprise customer needs and business goals. This role bridges product strategy, technology, sales, partners, and delivery teams to create scalable, secure, and commercially viable cybersecurity offerings. The position plays a critical part in driving business growth by developing solutions, expanding the cybersecurity portfolio, managing customer engagements, responding to RFPs/RFIs, conducting POCs, pricing, and fostering strategic partnerships with customers and vendors. Reporting directly to the Head of Solution Architects - Cybersecurity & Trust Services, this role is based in Islamabad.

Key Responsibilities

- Lead complex enterprise pre-sales engagements, managing discovery, solution sizing, Bill of Quantities (BoQs), technical proposals, RFP/RFI responses, presentations, POCs, demos, costing, and commercial solutioning.
- Translate enterprise business and security requirements into practical, high-value architectures, service specifications, and clear implementation roadmaps to secure technical wins.
- Develop and manage advanced cybersecurity solution architectures across various domains including network security, cloud security, endpoint/XDR, WAF, firewall, vulnerability assessment, VAPT, SOC/SIEM, backup/DR security, email security, DDoS protection, identity/access security, and security monitoring.
- Enable sales teams through pre-sales training, technical playbooks, tailored solution collateral, workshops, and leading customer-facing technical sessions.
- Collaborate with delivery and operations teams to ensure smooth handoffs from pre-sales to onboarding, migration, implementation, service assurance, and post-sales technical governance.
- Develop go-to-market (GTM) propositions, pre-sales use cases, service bundles, and managed security services for sectors such as enterprise, fintech, public sector, education, healthcare, and other regulated industries.
- Own the lifecycle of cloud and cybersecurity propositions from market assessment and product development through commercialization and continuous improvement.
- Manage technology partnerships with cybersecurity OEMs, ISVs, MSSPs, and security vendors to evaluate joint capabilities, commercials, certifications, and GTM pre-sales opportunities.
- Support competitive commercial bidding by driving pricing, business cases, margin analysis, and ROI models.
- Monitor the competitive landscape, customer adoption, technology trends, regulatory requirements, and emerging threats to identify and architect new business opportunities.
- Ensure security-by-design principles, compliance requirements, and relevant standards are embedded in all proposed cloud and cybersecurity solutions.

Required Qualifications

- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or a closely related technical field.
- 8 to 10 years of progressive experience in IT and cybersecurity, with a strong focus on enterprise pre-sales, complex solution architecture, and technical consulting.
- Proven expertise with multiple active cybersecurity OEM certifications and deep technical knowledge of vendors such as Fortinet, Cloudflare (including Zero Trust architectures), Palo Alto Networks, Cisco, CrowdStrike, and Trend Micro.
- Strong architectural understanding of SIEM and observability platforms, with experience positioning solutions like Datadog, Dynatrace, Splunk, or Elastic.
- Comprehensive expertise in cloud security postures, multi-cloud/hybrid environments, perimeter defense, and Trust Services including PKI, digital certificates, identity verification, and data privacy solutions.
- Solid foundational knowledge of Vulnerability Assessment and Penetration Testing (VAPT) and familiarity with SOC automation, threat intelligence, and SOAR technologies.
- Practical understanding of Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) frameworks, risk management, regulatory compliance, and experience with GRC automation tools.

Preferred Qualifications and Benefits

- Advanced industry certifications from ISC2 such as CISSP or CCSP are highly preferred and considered a significant advantage.
- JazzWorld is recognized as a certified Top Employer, committed to fostering an inclusive and empowering workplace where employees can thrive.
- The company culture is driven by core values including Customer Obsession, Truthfulness, Innovation, Collaboration, and Entrepreneurial spirit.
- Employees benefit from meaningful work, continuous learning opportunities, and the chance to contribute to Pakistan’s largest digital operator serving over 100 million customers.
- Joining JazzWorld means being part of a national-scale transformation focused on expanding access, unlocking opportunity, and building a connected digital future.
- The organization is dedicated to creating a better life for all through innovation and collaboration in the digital ecosystem.

The last date to apply for this position is 22nd October 2026. The role is based in Islamabad and offers an excellent opportunity to lead cybersecurity innovation in a dynamic and growing environment.