Infrastructure Architect (Network Orientated)

Boardroom Appointments; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 1 200 000 - 1 800 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency seeks an experienced Infrastructure Architect in Johannesburg to lead the IT Infrastructure Architecture Team. The ideal candidate should have 15 years of IT experience with at least 5 years in a lead design role. Responsibilities include aligning infrastructure architecture with business strategies, overseeing technological changes, and driving project prioritization. Strong analytical skills and effective communication abilities are crucial for this role, along with relevant certifications.

Qualifications

• 15 years experience in IT with at least 5 years in a lead design role on large projects.
• Experience in IT Solution Design, IT Operations, IT Outsourcing, IT Service Management.
• Knowledge in IT Infrastructure operations is essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the IT Infrastructure Architecture Team aligned to business strategy.
• Design and ratify solutions to ensure asset relevance for 5-8 years.
• Identify new technologies and evaluate their potential value to the company.

Skills

Strategic planning of critical infrastructure

Analytical thinking

Complex problem-solving

Team leadership

Effective communication

Education

Bachelors Degree or National Diploma in Information Systems, Computer Science or Related Field

Tools

Architecture Certifications

Computing technology certifications

Job description

Infrastructure Architect (Network Orientated)

About the job Infrastructure Architect (Network Orientated)

To lead and manage the IT Infrastructure Architecture Team in developing a Group IT Infrastructure Architecture aligned to business strategy and technology direction, mapping solutions across all divisions and systems, validating proposed new systems and changes, developing architectural frameworks and policies and facilitating project prioritization. To identify new and emerging relevant technologies, methodologies and products and to evaluate their potential value to the company.

Job indicators:

• 5 years strategic planning of critical Infrastructure in
• Developing a multi-year technology strategy for IT technology types to ensure ROI and improve efficiency updated annually
• Designing and ratifying solutions from service providers to ensure the assets are relevant for 5-8 years.
• 1 year tactical planning and execution against operational plans
• Ongoing alignment to Enterprise Architecture and business strategy
• Set Infrastructure standards for the group and act as the technical authority for Infrastructure investments
• Understand how to implement complex technology solutions into a highly integrated and interdependent technology landscape
• Ability to accurately appreciate the implications of technology changes to operating costs and business continuity
• Need to understand when a trend or system is progressing or declining
• Need to understand business and technical capabilities and interdependencies at a very detailed level

Job Specs

• Bachelors Degree or National Diploma in Information Systems, Computer Science or Related Field.
• 15 years experience in IT, of which at least 5 years experience in a lead design role in large projects is desired
• Experience in IT Solution Design / IT Operations / IT Outsourcing / IT Service Management
• Architecture Certifications
• Computing technology certifications
• Core Competencies
• Knowledge/experience in IT Infrastructure operations
• Ability to work closely with other internal teams, both in IT and the businesses
• Strong analytical thinking with the ability to solve complex technical problems
• Ability to provide responsive customer service through effective communication and coordination
• Ability to plan and prioritize tasks
• Network internally and externally
• Ability to lead teams and drive consensus on critical decision areas