Senior Infrastructure Solutions Architect

Placements24; Queenstown; On-site; NZD 130,000 - 216,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus program

Medical aid & retirement fund

Professional development

Stable work environment

On-site facilities and support

Exposure to large-scale projects

Career progression opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Infrastructure Solutions Architect to join our client in Queenstown, Eastern Cape. The role focuses on designing, implementing, and maintaining robust IT infrastructure to support core business operations and growth.

You will lead architecture initiatives across servers, storage, networking, and cloud, ensure security and high availability, and collaborate with security teams and operations on-site at the Queenstown facility.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field.
• 8+ years of experience in IT infrastructure design, deployment, and management.
• Proven experience as an Infrastructure Architect or in a similar senior role.
• Knowledge of server operating systems (Windows Server, Linux), virtualization (VMware), and storage technologies.
• Strong understanding of enterprise networking, firewalls, and security principles.
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure) and hybrid cloud architectures.
• Proficiency in scripting languages (PowerShell) and automation tools.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills required for on-site collaboration.
• Must be available to work full-time at Queenstown, Eastern Cape location.

Responsibilities

• Design and architect scalable, secure IT infrastructure solutions.
• Develop technical designs, architecture diagrams, and documentation.
• Evaluate and select hardware, software, and cloud services.
• Oversee the implementation and deployment of infrastructure projects.
• Ensure security, performance, and availability of infrastructure.
• Collaborate with security teams to implement controls.
• Develop disaster recovery and business continuity plans.
• Provide technical leadership to infrastructure and operations teams.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex infrastructure issues.
• Stay current with emerging technologies and best practices.

Skills

Cloud platforms

PowerShell scripting

Automation tools

Networking & security

Analytical skills

Communication skills

On-site collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in IT/CS or related field

Tools

VMware

Windows Server

Linux

Storage technologies

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a major player in the energy sector, is seeking a Senior Infrastructure Solutions Architect to join their team in Queenstown, Eastern Cape. This role is critical for designing, implementing, and managing the company's complex IT infrastructure, ensuring high availability, performance, and security. You will be responsible for architecting solutions that support our core business operations and future growth initiatives. This is an on-site position requiring a strong presence within the Queenstown, Eastern Cape facility to collaborate effectively with operational teams and ensure seamless project execution.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and architect robust, scalable, and secure IT infrastructure solutions, including servers, storage, networking, and cloud components.
• Develop comprehensive technical designs, architecture diagrams, and documentation.
• Evaluate and select appropriate hardware, software, and cloud services.
• Oversee the implementation and deployment of infrastructure projects.
• Ensure the ongoing security, performance, and availability of the infrastructure.
• Collaborate with security teams to implement and maintain security protocols and controls.
• Develop and test disaster recovery and business continuity plans.
• Provide technical leadership and guidance to infrastructure and operations teams.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex infrastructure issues.Stay current with emerging technologies and industry best practices in IT infrastructure.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field.
• Minimum of 8 years of experience in IT infrastructure design, deployment, and management.
• Proven experience as an Infrastructure Architect or in a similar senior role.
• In-depth knowledge of server operating systems (Windows Server, Linux), virtualization (VMware), and storage technologies.
• Strong understanding of enterprise networking, firewalls, and security principles.
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure) and hybrid cloud architectures is beneficial.
• Proficiency in scripting languages (e.g., PowerShell) and automation tools.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills required for on-site collaboration.
• Must be available to work full-time at our Queenstown, Eastern Cape location.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance-related bonuses.
• Comprehensive medical aid and retirement fund.
• Opportunities for professional development and advanced training.
• Stable work environment within a major industry player.
• On-site facilities and support in Queenstown, Eastern Cape.
• Exposure to large-scale infrastructure projects.
• Career progression opportunities.