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Solutions Architect – Data Protection

Nexio
Midrand • Gauteng
Full-time
Mid
Posted March 12th, 2026

About the role

Nexio is hiring a Solutions Architect – Data Protection to design and integrate ICT solutions that support business needs and enterprise technology strategies. The successful candidate will translate business requirements into technical architectures, lead solution design processes, and provide technical leadership across infrastructure, cloud, and data protection technologies. Key Responsibilities: Solution Architecture & Design •Design ICT architecture aligned with Nexio standards and security policies •Develop HLDs (High-Level Designs) and LLDs (Low-Level Designs) •Create solution blueprints and architecture documentation •Evaluate technology feasibility, cost, scalability, and performance Technology Strategy •Translate business strategy into technical solutions •Maintain future-state technology architecture maps •Analyze and improve existing system architectures •Stakeholder & Client Engagement •Work with business and IT stakeholders to define requirements •Conduct technical workshops and solution presentations •Support sales teams with technical proposals and RFP responses •Governance & Quality Assurance Participate in Architecture Review Boards •Ensure solutions align with enterprise architecture standards •Identify and mitigate technical risks during implementation Innovation & Continuous Improvement •Research emerging technologies •Recommend improvements to architecture and solution frameworks •Mentor engineering teams on architecture best practices

Requirements

  • Diploma or Degree in:
  • Information Technology
  • Computer Science
  • Engineering
  • Related field
  • Experience
  • 7+ years experience in solution architecture
  • Experience designing and implementing enterprise ICT solutions
  • Experience working in large corporate or public sector environments
  • Advantageous
  • Postgraduate qualification in Technology or Cloud Architecture