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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Senior Solutions Architect - Secure Networking - **Company:** NTT - **Location:** Amersfoort, Netherlands - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, Cloud Computing, Control Objectives for Information and Related Technology (COBIT), Data Centers, Network Security, Zero Trust Network Access, Service-Oriented Architecture, Zachman Framework, Togaf, Infrastructure Automation Frameworks, Information Technology - **Published:** July 15, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.adzuna.nl/details/5741776742 ## About the Role * Demonstrates strong verbal and written communication skills, complemented by excellent interpersonal abilities to build and maintain effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders. * Develops and applies advanced specialist knowledge of reference architectures to support solution design. * Maintains up-to-date knowledge of industry trends and emerging technologies, including AI-driven networking, Infrastructure as Code, Zero Trust, and Secure Access Service Edge (SASE). * Collaborates effectively with cross-functional teams, including sales, product management, and service delivery. * Possesses a solid understanding of key concepts and strategic positioning of leading vendors within the networking domain Academic Qualifications and Certifications: * Holds a bachelor's degree or equivalent qualification in computer science, engineering, business, or a related discipline. * Possesses certification and practical knowledge of enterprise architecture and IT service management frameworks, such as TOGAF, Zachman, SOA, ITIL, and COBIT. Required Experience * Demonstrates advanced experience in client engagement and consulting, with a strong capability in assessing and translating client requirements into effective solutions. * Possesses extensive experience in integrating solutions within the broader business context, aligning with enterprise architecture, industry standards, and established best practices. * Proven track record in the end-to-end lifecycle of solution development, including design, positioning, sales, and delivery. * Fluent in English with proficiency in Dutch. ## Description The Senior Solutions Architect is a subject matter expert who engages with clients and collaborates with internal stakeholders to design innovative solutions, define transformation strategies, and establish the architectural vision for complex client environments. Adopting a consultative approach, you deliver services across the full spectrum of Campus, Cloud, and Datacenter infrastructure solutions, ensuring alignment with client objectives and business outcomes., * Engage with clients to understand business requirements, perform analysis, and drive problem resolution. * Operate across enterprise architecture layers and the broader value chain to design cohesive, integrated solutions. * Proactively identify and develop opportunities for value-added consultancy engagements. * Evaluate and define optimal solution architectures, assessing trade-offs across cost, performance, and scalability. * Review and validate solution designs, ensuring alignment with specifications, standards, and best practices. * Recommend and contribute to the development of new go-to-market solutions, leveraging industry and vertical expertise. * Continuously analyse external trends to identify and assess emerging technologies. * Contribute to the development of use cases across business, infrastructure, and functional domains. ## Related Videos - [Small, Secure, Interconnected: The next Internet Protocol](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100062-small-secure-interconnected-the-next-internet-protocol) - [Green Cloud Computing](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/592-green-cloud-computing) - [The Sustainability Race: AI's Promises, Pitfalls and Potential](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100155-the-sustainability-race-ai-s-promises-pitfalls-and-potential) - [Blueprints for Success: Steering a Global Data & AI Architecture](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1577-blueprints-for-success-steering-a-global-data-ai-architecture) - [WebAssembly: The Next Frontier of Cloud Computing](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/972-webassembly-the-next-frontier-of-cloud-computing) - [Building the Nervous System of AI - Michael Kagan (NVIDIA)](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2133-building-the-nervous-system-of-ai-michael-kagan-nvidia) ## Related Articles - [Best Companies in the Netherlands: Top 25 Companies in 2023 ](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/193-best-companies-in-the-netherlands-top-25-companies-in-2023) - [How to land a developer job in Amsterdam](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/36-how-to-land-a-developer-job-in-amsterdam) - [How to Find Tech Jobs in Amsterdam](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/279-how-to-find-tech-jobs-in-amsterdam) - [The Netherlands – Europe’s powerhouse for software development?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/31-the-netherlands-europe-s-powerhouse-for-software-development) - [Software Developer Salary in The Netherlands [2023]](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/217-software-developer-salary-in-the-netherlands-2023) - [Is Software Engineering Over-Saturated?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/418-is-software-engineering-over-saturated)