MCX Solution Architect (Mission Critical Communications)

About the Role

Capgemini Engineering is seeking an experienced MCX Solution Architect specializing in Mission Critical Communications to join our team in Riyadh. This full-time role involves defining and leading the end-to-end design and deployment of mission-critical communication platforms for enterprise and industrial environments. The architect will ensure high availability, low latency, and secure interoperability across various systems, contributing to next-generation connectivity solutions for global clients.

Key Responsibilities

• Architect Mission Critical Services solutions (MCPTT/MCVideo/MCData), including QoS, priority and preemption, group communications, and service continuity across complex environments.
• Lead end-to-end solution blueprints spanning access network, transport, core, IMS/application layer, dispatch and recording systems, device ecosystems, and integration interfaces.
• Drive vendor selection, solution validation, and deployment governance, including HLD/LLD documentation, integration planning, cutover strategies, and acceptance testing.
• Define resilience architecture encompassing geo-redundancy, active-active/active-standby configurations, disaster recovery strategy, backup and restore, and observability frameworks.
• Establish security-by-design principles and compliance guardrails for MCX services, covering encryption, identity management, key management, and auditability.
• Support the test team through ATP phases, defect qualification, and FAT/SAT readiness activities.
• Lead technical workshops with key stakeholders, translating complex operational requirements into technical designs and structured delivery backlogs.

Qualifications and Experience

• A proven track record of delivering mission-critical platform design and deployment across MCX, PS-LTE, or critical communications environments, with 15+ years of relevant experience.
• Hands-on experience with vendors such as Hytera, Airbus, Motorola Solutions, or TDTech.
• Strong knowledge of 3GPP Mission Critical Services, IMS, VoLTE/VoNR, QoS/QCI/5QI, policy control, and session management.
• Demonstrated ability to produce HLD/LLD documentation, test strategies, and operational readiness artifacts.
• Experience managing multi-vendor technical delivery programs.

Required Skills

• Strong leadership and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Ability to bring together cross-functional teams, drive alignment, and communicate technical strategies clearly at all levels.
• Familiarity with Kubernetes/telco cloud, containerized network functions, or CI/CD pipelines for network applications is beneficial.
• Exposure to ETSI, 3GPP, or GSMA guidelines relevant to mission-critical communications is advantageous.

About Capgemini Engineering

Capgemini Engineering combines extensive industry knowledge with cutting-edge digital and software technologies to support the convergence of physical and digital worlds. The company assists clients in unleashing their R&D potential to develop future smart products and services. Capgemini Engineering maintains dedicated innovation labs focused on areas such as 5G, 6G, AI, Autonomous Vehicles, and Quantum, and offers career acceleration programs, including the Connected Manager leadership development program. The global Engineering Horizons conference provides a platform for colleagues to showcase talents and connect with peers.