DCI Solution Architect

Boardroom Appointments; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

A premier recruitment agency seeks a DCI Solution Architect in Johannesburg. This role requires collaboration with clients to document functional needs, lead solution design reviews, and ensure interoperability of proposed solutions. The ideal candidate will possess a relevant degree, various certifications, and at least five years of extensive experience in the Data Center Infrastructure space. Strong project management and client relationship skills are essential for success in this position.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years relevant industrial and commercial experience with a Data Center Infrastructure skill set.
• 5 years Design and Consulting experience with a focus on Data Centre Infrastructure and ICT environment.
• Architectural, Structural, Civil, Mechanical, Electrical systems knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Document functional requirements and needs.
• Lead proof of concept and conduct solution design reviews.
• Prepare specifications for purchasing materials and equipment.

Skills

Data center plant infrastructure

Project production oversight

Technical writing

Client relationship management

Sales and business acumen

Education

BSC Electrical or BSC Mechanical or N-Dip/BTech Electrical

Medium Voltage Certification

Switching Certification

Tools

Data Centre Infrastructure design tools

Job description

As a DCI Solution Architect, you will work closely with clients to document functional requirements and needs including business use cases and scenarios as well as non-functional requirements for the solution. They partner with Engineers, Consultants, Technical Architects and Solution Architects to ensure the proper interoperability of the recommended product and solution within the entire solution being proposed to the client. These individuals lead and own proof of concept. They conduct solution design reviews to ensure capacity to provide the solution and the profitability to the business, whilst ensuring client requirements are met.

Qualifications and experience

• Relevant Degree (BSC Electrical or BSC Mechanical or N-Dip/BTech Electrical).
• Medium Voltage Certification.
• Switching Certification.
• Beneficial certification:
• CDCDP or up to CDCDE, ATD and CDFOM.
• OEM Certifications (APC, Emerson, etc. Certified Data Centre Design Engineer and relevant product certificationi.e. DCIM, UPS, Cooling, etc.) are beneficial.
• MDP or Management Training.
• Finance Essentials.
• JBCC or equivalent Contract Certification.
• Wireless Certification.
• Structured Cabling Systems Certification.
• At least 5 years relevant industrial and commercial experience with a Data Center Infrastructure skill set.
• At least 2 years experience in BMS or Scada or PLC Controllers.
• 5 years Design and Consulting experience with preferably Data Centre Infrastructure and ICT environment.
• Architectural, Structural, Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, Backup Power Systems and Critical Power Systems, Building Management Systems, Structured Cabling and Fibre Solutions, Integrated Security Solutions, Fire Systems & Solutions are some of the in- solution offerings.
• Industry experience and certification preferably and certifications in building automation and electronic low voltage systems.

Knowledge, skills and attributes

• Plan layout of infrastructure and plant design and commercialization.
• Data center plant infrastructure.
• Oversee project production efforts to assure projects are completed on time within budget.
• Prepare specification for purchasing of material and equipment.
• Investigate and test vendors and competitors' products.
• Investigate customers of data centre operations complaints, determine nature extent of problems (e.g. failures or single point of failures, etc.).
• Recommend remedial measures for the facility and data centre management.
• Integrate systems with renewable energy systems to improve the overall efficiency of the facility and data centre.
• Develop detailed calculations to compute establish manufacturing, construction and installation standards and specifications to be localized for purpose.
• Display knowledge of market position and trends for solutions and services.
• Display knowledge of local authority and town planning approvals and processes.
• Possess very good knowledge of Advanced Infrastructure products and trends.
• Possess very good knowledge of Data Centre design, engineering and financing.
• Possess very good knowledge of renewable energy and storage systems.
• Possess good technical writing skills.
• Demonstrate problem analysis and solution formulation skills.
• Display knowledge of business strategic processes.
• Display an assertive approach.
• Demonstrate good client relationship management and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Possess good communication skills (both verbally and written) and employ these skills to interact and engage with a variety of stakeholders internally and externally.
• Demonstrate good sales and business acumen.
• Has a good understanding of CCTV, Access Control and software systems.