Lead Infrastructure Architect

Placements24; Mbombela (Nelspruit); On-site; ZAR 1,200,000 - 1,700,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Health insurance

Retirement contributions

Generous leave entitlement

Training opportunities

Stable work environment

Job summary

Placements24 in Mbombela (Nelspruit) seeks a Lead Infrastructure Architect to design, implement, and manage a robust IT backbone. You will lead a team of specialists, setting standards, overseeing deployments, and driving security, performance, and scalability across on-premises and cloud environments.

The role calls for 8+ years in IT infrastructure, strong leadership, and expertise across networks, servers, storage, and multiple OS platforms.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in CS/IT or related field.
• 8+ years of IT infrastructure design and management experience.
• Proven experience leading infrastructure projects and teams.
• Strong knowledge of networking, virtualization, storage, and OS (Windows, Linux).
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and hybrid cloud.
• Familiarity with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) principles and tools.
• Strong IT security and compliance knowledge.
• Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills.
• Experience in the manufacturing sector is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Design and architect the company's IT infrastructure, including networks, servers, storage, and cloud environments.
• Lead the planning, deployment, and management of infrastructure projects.
• Develop and maintain infrastructure standards, policies, and procedures.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to the infrastructure team.
• Ensure the security, reliability, and performance of the IT infrastructure.
• Collaborate with application development and operations teams to ensure seamless integration.
• Manage vendor relationships and evaluate new technology solutions.
• Develop and manage the IT infrastructure budget.
• Create and maintain comprehensive infrastructure documentation.
• Oversee disaster recovery and business continuity planning.

Skills

Leadership experience

Networking knowledge

Server virtualization

Cloud architecture

IT security

Problem solving

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science/Information Technology or related field

Tools

Terraform

Ansible

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a large-scale manufacturing company, is looking for a skilled Lead Infrastructure Architect to join their team in Nelspruit . This role is crucial for designing, implementing, and managing the company's IT infrastructure, ensuring it is robust, scalable, and secure to support business operations. You will lead a team of infrastructure specialists, providing technical direction and overseeing the deployment of new systems and upgrades. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in designing and managing complex IT infrastructure environments, including on-premises and cloud solutions. This position offers the opportunity to make a significant impact on the stability and performance of the company's technological backbone. We are committed to fostering a stable and efficient working environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and architect the company's IT infrastructure, including networks, servers, storage, and cloud environments.
• Lead the planning, deployment, and management of infrastructure projects.
• Develop and maintain infrastructure standards, policies, and procedures.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to the infrastructure team.
• Ensure the security, reliability, and performance of the IT infrastructure.
• Collaborate with application development and operations teams to ensure seamless integration.
• Manage vendor relationships and evaluate new technology solutions.
• Develop and manage the IT infrastructure budget.
• Create and maintain comprehensive infrastructure documentation.
• Oversee disaster recovery and business continuity planning.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• Minimum of 8 years of experience in IT infrastructure design and management.
• Proven experience in leading infrastructure projects and teams.
• In-depth knowledge of networking protocols, server virtualization, storage solutions, and operating systems (Windows, Linux).
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and hybrid cloud environments.
• Familiarity with infrastructure as code (IaC) principles and tools.
• Strong understanding of IT security best practices and compliance requirements.
• Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills.
• Experience in the manufacturing sector is a plus.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance bonuses.
• Comprehensive health insurance and retirement fund contributions.
• Generous leave entitlement and opportunities for training.
• A stable and supportive work environment.
• Access to modern technology and tools.
• Life insurance and disability benefits.
• Employee assistance program.