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Position Overview\n\nBaraka IT Solutions is seeking a motivated and technically capable Junior Solutions Architect / Technical Presales Engineer to support the design, development and documentation of enterprise ICT solutions.\n\nThe successful candidate will work under the guidance of a Senior Solutions Architect, gaining practical experience in technical presales, tender analysis, solution architecture and implementation planning, with the objective of developing into an independent Solutions Architect over 12 months.\n\n2. Key Responsibilities\n\nTender Analysis: Review RFPs, RFQs and technical specifications, identify requirements and prepare compliance matrices.\n\nSolution Design: Assist in developing ICT infrastructure solutions covering networking, servers, storage, virtualisation, cloud and security.\n\nTechnical Documentation: Prepare technical proposals, solution descriptions, architecture diagrams and implementation methodologies.\n\nBOM Validation: Review hardware, software, licensing, subscriptions, warranties and support requirements.\n\nImplementation Planning: Develop project timelines, rollout plans, milestones, resource requirements and technical deliverables.\n\nTechnical Research: Evaluate OEM technologies, product specifications, compatibility and solution alternatives.\n\nQuality Assurance: Review technical submissions for accuracy, completeness, consistency and tender compliance.\n\nStakeholder Engagement: Coordinate with internal technical teams, OEMs, distributors and project stakeholders.\n\n3. Minimum Requirements\n\nQualifications and Experience\n\nDiploma or Degree in Information Technology, Computer Science or a related field, or equivalent relevant experience.\n\n3–5 years of experience in networking, IT infrastructure, systems administration or technical presales.\n\nCCNA certification or equivalent networking knowledge is advantageous.\n\nExposure to ICT tenders, technical proposals or solution design is advantageous.\n\nTechnical Knowledge\n\nNetworking fundamentals: TCP/IP, VLANs, routing, switching and wireless networking.\n\nBasic understanding of servers, storage, virtualisation, cloud computing and cybersecurity.\n\nFamiliarity with enterprise ICT technologies and hardware/software licensing.\n\nProficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint.\n\nKnowledge of Visio, draw.io or similar diagramming tools.\n\n4. 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