Infrastructure Architect (Ot) And (It) - Contract R700 - 740 Per Hour

Pro Development Group; Gauteng; Hybrid; ZAR 900 000 - 1 200 000; Full time

Job summary

A global technology firm is seeking an experienced Infrastructure Architect to develop architecture within Digital Technology across IT and OT domains. The ideal candidate will have over 8 years of experience in corporate IT, with a strong focus on technology architecture and the ability to work flexible hours to collaborate with international teams. This role includes key responsibilities such as managing technology solutions and stakeholder relationships, and it requires a Bachelor's degree in an IT-related field.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Global reach in projects

Qualifications

• 8+ years in a corporate IT environment in senior leadership roles.
• 8+ years' experience in IT technology architecture.
• Experience in application development, deployment, and infrastructure.

Responsibilities

• Select new technologies and design platforms for business value.
• Manage global leader stakeholders and develop a trust advisor relationship.
• Collaborate with teams to implement appropriate solutions.

Skills

Consulting

End-to-End Testing

Solutions Design

Solutions Development

Technical Solutions

Education

Bachelor's Degree in IT-related fields

Job description

Overview

Infrastructure Architect (OT and IT)Our Client, a Global Tech firm, is seeking an Infrastructure Architect (OT and IT) to join their team in Rosebank.

This position allows for 1 day a week remote work and requires collaboration with Australia and USA time zones for some meetings, so flexible working hours will apply on those days to ensure workday hours are not exceeded.Note : The technology is non-SAP, and the stacks will be dependent on the discipline / function.The role is accountable for developing architecture within Digital Technology (DT) across the Information Technology (IT) and Operational Technology (OT) domains.

Key Roles and Responsibilities

The purpose of this role is the selection of new technologies and the effective design of platforms to achieve the required business value via sound architecture principles.Scale : True global reach, interactions covering all levels (including executive levels), delivery of value with $4 of Ms of potential outcome.Key Roles and Responsibilities : Participate in the global process to manage new technology ideas and demands, providing research, analysis, design review, and recommendations to leadership.Provide design support to projects and business groups to ensure efficient and safe technology architectures are delivered.Proactively manage global leader stakeholders in a matrixed organization; developing a trust advisor and teaming approach.Collaborate with the team to identify, select, and implement appropriate solutions.Monitor and research emerging innovations to determine functionality that may provide business value.Validate and prioritize the enterprise architecture implementation and migration plan.Confirm transition enterprise architecture increments and phases.Obtain approval of architecture roadmap.Validate and prioritize the domain architecture implementation and migration plan.Confirm transition domain architecture increments and phases.Oversee the full technology solutions architecture lifecycle, including requirements-gathering, vendor selection, design, costing, and non-functional optionality.Exhibit formidable team working skills across matrixed client, supplier, and geographically dispersed virtual teams.Demonstrate experience in the effective and efficient operation of IT infrastructure and applications services in multinational companies.Show experience in delivery that includes the use of external suppliers and offshore resources.Possess experience in developing technology and system strategies and roadmaps that address business strategy.Develop effective standards and policies governing IT matters.Engage with a wide range of stakeholders across a culturally and geographically diverse organization.Exhibit proven business and financial acumen.Mentor and develop staff members.

Academic Qualifications and Certifications

Academic Qualifications and Certifications : Bachelor's Degree in IT-related fields.Certifications preferred but not required.

Required Experience

Required Experience : 8+ years in a corporate IT environment, in senior leadership roles.8+ years' experience in IT technology architecture.Experience in a related technical field (application development, deployment / implementation, and infrastructure).

Skills Summary

Skills Summary :

Consulting, End-to-End Testing, Solutions Design, Solutions Development, Technical Solutions.

Desired Experience & Qualifications

Desired Experience & Qualifications : Operational Technology, Architect, Managed Services, Information Technology, TOGAF, IT Governance, Risk and Compliance.