Senior Solutions Architect - Infrastructure

Placements24; Willows (CA); Hybrid; USD 61,000 - 109,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Company holidays

Certifications support

Hybrid work

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Solutions Architect - Infrastructure for a hybrid role based out of Welkom, South Africa. You will translate business requirements into scalable IT infrastructure designs across on‑premises, cloud, and hybrid environments, ensuring security, performance and reliability.

The ideal candidate has 7+ years in IT infrastructure design, proven expertise with servers, storage, networking, virtualization and cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP).

Qualifications

• Minimum 7 years in IT infrastructure design and architecture.
• Experience with servers, storage, networking, and virtualization.
• Cloud experience across AWS, Azure and GCP; hybrid cloud strategies.
• Strong scripting and automation skills; PowerShell or Python.
• Excellent communication and client-facing abilities.

Responsibilities

• Design scalable, resilient infrastructure solutions for on‑premises, cloud, and hybrid environments.
• Develop technical specifications and project documentation.
• Provide guidance to clients and internal teams.
• Evaluate hardware, software, and networking components.
• Ensure security best practices, compliance, and performance.

Skills

7+ years experience

Infrastructure design

Cloud platforms

Hybrid cloud

Networking

Scripting

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Certifications a plus

Tools

AWS

Azure

GCP

PowerShell

Python

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a rapidly growing infrastructure services provider, is looking for a talented and experienced Senior Solutions Architect - Infrastructure to join their team. This hybrid role, based out of our client's Welkom, Free State, ZA office, will involve designing and overseeing the implementation of cutting-edge IT infrastructure solutions for a variety of clients. You will be responsible for translating business requirements into robust technical architectures, ensuring scalability, security, and performance. This position offers a dynamic work environment where you can make a significant impact on the infrastructure strategies of diverse organizations.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and architect scalable and resilient infrastructure solutions, including on-premises, cloud, and hybrid environments.
• Develop comprehensive technical specifications and project documentation.
• Collaborate with clients and internal teams to understand requirements and provide expert technical guidance.
• Evaluate and recommend hardware, software, and networking components.
• Ensure solutions adhere to security best practices, compliance standards, and industry regulations.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to implementation teams.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex infrastructure-related issues.
• Stay current with emerging infrastructure technologies and trends.

Requirements

• A minimum of 7 years of experience in IT infrastructure design and architecture.
• Proven expertise in designing and implementing solutions involving servers, storage, networking, and virtualization.
• Strong experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and hybrid cloud strategies.
• Proficiency in network design, security principles, and data center operations.
• Experience with scripting languages (e.g., PowerShell, Python) and automation tools.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and client-facing skills.
• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• Relevant certifications (e.g., CCNA, MCSE, AWS Certified Solutions Architect) are a plus.

Benefits

• Attractive annual salary of .
• Hybrid work arrangement providing flexibility.
• Comprehensive health insurance and retirement plan.
• Paid time off and company holidays.
• Opportunities for professional development and certifications.
• Collaborative team environment with a focus on innovation.