Cloud and Infrastructure Architect

Investec; Sandton; On-site; ZAR 800 000 - 1 200 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services firm in Gauteng is seeking a Cloud and Infrastructure Architect. The successful candidate will lead the design and implementation of cloud-native infrastructure solutions, manage migrations to cloud platforms, and ensure adherence to security compliance. With at least 8 years of experience in infrastructure architecture, expertise in Azure services, and proficiency in Terraform, you will play a crucial role in supporting the firm's digital transformation strategy. This position also offers opportunities for mentorship and leadership within a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years' experience in infrastructure architecture, mainly in cloud-native environments.
• Expert in Azure cloud services including networking and storage.
• Experience with enterprise-grade security frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Lead design for Azure and AWS architectural frameworks.
• Orchestrate migration from on-premises to cloud platforms.
• Ensure designs meet InfoSec and operational risk standards.

Skills

Infrastructure architecture

Azure cloud services

Security compliance

API-first design

DevOps methodologies

Terraform

Cloud migration

Education

Azure Solutions Architect Expert

AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Professional

Job description

Role Purpose

The Cloud and Infrastructure Architect will lead the design and implementation of scalable, secure, and resilient cloud-native infrastructure solutions across Investec's hybrid estate. This position is instrumental in establishing the architectural direction for Azure and on-premises platforms, ensuring alignment with Investec's digital transformation strategy, regulatory requirements, and operational excellence objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• Architecture & Design

  Define and maintain Investec's cloud architectural frameworks for Azure and AWS, including landing zones, networking, identity, and access controls.

  • Lead infrastructure architecture design for IaaS, PaaS, and hybrid environments, ensuring scalability, interoperability, and cost-effectiveness.
  • Collaborate with engineering teams to curate and evolve CAS (Curated Application Services) modules for Terraform-based deployments.
• Cloud Enablement & Migration
  • Orchestrate the migration of on-premises infrastructure services to cloud platforms, implementing rehost, replatform, and rearchitect strategies.
  • Oversee operational acceptance testing and production sign-off for cloud platforms.
  • Support the IaaS migration factory team in automation and pattern development.
• Security & Compliance
  • Ensure all infrastructure designs adhere to Investec's InfoSec, Operational Risk, and IT Risk standards.
• Collaboration & Leadership
  • Coordinate closely with Platform Engineering, CloudOps, and Service Reliability teams to ensure seamless integration and operational readiness.
  • Engage with business stakeholders to translate requirements into technical solutions.
  • Mentor junior architects and engineers, fostering a culture of innovation and continuous improvement.

Required Skills & Experience

• Minimum 8 years' experience in infrastructure architecture, with at least 3 years specialized in cloud-native environments.
• Comprehensive expertise in Azure cloud services, including networking, identity, compute, and storage.
• Thorough understanding of API-first design, DevOps methodologies, and infrastructure as code (Terraform).
• Experience with enterprise-grade security, compliance, and governance frameworks.
• Demonstrated proficiency in leading large-scale cloud migrations and hybrid infrastructure transformations.

Preferred Qualifications

• Azure Solutions Architect Expert or AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Professional.
• Experience with FinOps, cost optimisation, and cloud billing models.
• Familiarity with DevOps, Infrastructure as Code, and platform engineering methodologies is highly beneficial.

This role requires a strategic balance of technical expertise and business acumen. The successful candidate will exemplify Investec's core values of integrity, innovation, and collaboration, contributing to a high-performance culture that supports both individual development and organisational objectives.

Investec Culture

At Investec, we seek intelligent, energetic professionals who demonstrate passion, integrity and curiosity. We value professionals who embrace our culture: a flexible mindset comfortable with ambiguity and prepared to challenge conventional approaches. Diversity, talent and leadership are fundamental principles in our pursuit of business growth. Professionals who effectively manage themselves and establish strong relationships to achieve results will excel in our distinctive environment.

We are committed to diversity and inclusion when recruiting internally and externally.