Solutions Architect — Operational Technology & Networks

Dubai, UAE | Confidential Search | Exclusive to eMagine Solutions A well-established US technology vendor is growing its GCC presence and is looking to appoint a customer-facing Solutions Architect in Dubai. This is not a purely technical design role. You will sit at the intersection of customers, sales, delivery and technology understanding operational challenges, shaping the right solution and giving clients confidence that it can be delivered successfully. You will be comfortable leading conversations with technical and commercial stakeholders, asking the right questions, challenging assumptions and translating complex requirements into clear, scalable and secure architectures. The role will suit someone with strong Operational Technology and networking experience who enjoys being close to the customer and wants to play a visible role in a business entering its next stage of regional growth. • Lead discovery workshops with customers to understand operational, technical and commercial requirements. • Design practical OT, IT and network solutions for complex and business-critical environments. • Work closely with sales teams on customer meetings, presentations, bids, tenders and solution proposals. • Create solution architectures, high-level network diagrams, scopes of work, implementation plans and technical documentation. • Advise customers on network design, connectivity, security, integration and deployment considerations. • Ensure proposed solutions are commercially sound, technically viable and ready for successful implementation. • Collaborate with product, engineering, programme and service teams during solution design and handover. • Support the development of standardised solution approaches, documentation and best practice. • Keep close to OT trends, cybersecurity requirements, emerging technologies and GCC market needs. • Build credibility as a trusted technical advisor with customers, partners and internal stakeholders. • Experience in a Solutions Architect, Pre-Sales Architect, Network Architect, Technical Consultant or similar role. • Strong Operational Technology exposure, ideally gained within industrial, infrastructure, logistics, aviation, energy, security, manufacturing or other critical environments. • Strong networking knowledge across TCP/IP, routing, switching, network segmentation, firewalls and enterprise infrastructure. • An understanding of OT/IT convergence and the security considerations involved in connected operational environments. • Proven ability to lead customer-facing technical discussions and simplify complex concepts for varied audiences. • Experience supporting large-scale bids, tenders, customer proposals or pre-sales pursuits. • Strong documentation and presentation skills, including the ability to produce clear architecture and network diagrams. • A proactive and commercially aware mindset, with the confidence to influence senior stakeholders. • The ability to work independently while collaborating effectively across regional and global teams. • A degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems or a related discipline is preferred. Due to the confidential nature of this search, company details and package information will be discussed directly with shortlisted candidates. To apply in confidence, please share your CV with eMagine Solutions, outlining your experience in Operational Technology, networking, customer engagement and solution architecture. Keywords: Solutions Architect, Operational Technology, OT, Network Architect, Pre-Sales, Technical Pre-Sales, Enterprise Networks, Industrial Networks, IT/OT, Network Security, Cybersecurity, TCP/IP, Routing, Switching, Firewalls, Network Segmentation, Infrastructure, Digital Transformation, Technical Consultant, Solution Design, Dubai, UAE, GCC

A degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems or a related discipline is preferred.

Lead discovery workshops with customers to understand operational, technical and commercial requirements. Design practical OT, IT and network solutions for complex and business-critical environments. Work closely with sales teams on customer meetings, presentations, bids, tenders and solution proposals. Create solution architectures, high-level network diagrams, scopes of work, implementation plans and technical documentation. Advise customers on network design, connectivity, security, integration and deployment considerations. Ensure proposed solutions are commercially sound, technically viable and ready for successful implementation. Collaborate with product, engineering, programme and service teams during solution design and handover. Support the development of standardised solution approaches, documentation and best practice. Keep close to OT trends, cybersecurity requirements, emerging technologies and GCC market needs. Build credibility as a trusted technical advisor with customers, partners and internal stakeholders.