IT Infrastructure Architect

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

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is seeking an IT Infrastructure Architect to lead the IT Infrastructure Architecture Team. This role requires developing a multi-year technology strategy and aligning infrastructure standards with business strategy. Candidates should have a Bachelor's Degree and 15 years of experience in IT, with at least 5 years in a lead design role. Strong analytical skills and the ability to solve complex technical problems are essential. This position is based in Johannesburg, Gauteng.

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, and IT Service Management.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage a multi-year technology strategy.
• Design solutions from service providers for longevity.
• Align infrastructure standards with enterprise architecture.
• Evaluate the implications of technology changes on costs.

Skills

IT Infrastructure operations

Analytical thinking

Communication

Team leadership

Problem-solving

Education

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

Tools

Architecture Certifications

Computing technology certifications

Job description

About the job IT Infrastructure Architect

Key purpose:

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.

Duties and responsibilities:

• 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

Qualifications and experience:

• 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.