Senior Infrastructure Architect

Placements24; East London; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive bonuses

Medical aid

Retirement fund

Generous leave

Hybrid work model

Job summary

Placements24 in East London, Eastern Cape is seeking a Senior Infrastructure Architect to design, implement and manage robust IT infrastructure. You will lead architecture for servers, networks, storage and cloud, ensuring reliability, scalability and security in a hybrid work setup.

The role requires 7+ years in IT infrastructure with cloud and on-premises experience, VMware, and strong problem-solving. Excellent collaboration across teams is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in CS/IT or related field.
• 7+ years IT infrastructure management and design experience.
• 3+ years in an architecture role.
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS/Azure/GCP) and hybrid cloud.
• Strong networking, virtualization (VMware), and OS (Windows/Linux).
• Certifications (MCSE, VCP, cloud certs) are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Design and architect scalable, secure IT infrastructure solutions.
• Develop and maintain infrastructure roadmaps and standards.
• Oversee new infrastructure projects and upgrades.
• Evaluate hardware, software and cloud services.
• Ensure performance, availability and disaster recovery requirements.
• Collaborate with operations, security and development teams.
• Provide technical leadership on infrastructure matters.
• Troubleshoot complex infrastructure issues.
• Stay current with emerging infrastructure technologies.

Skills

Infrastructure design

Cloud platforms (AWS/Azure/GCP)

VMware virtualization

Networking knowledge

Hybrid cloud experience

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Information Technology

Tools

IaC tools (Terraform/Ansible)

Windows Server

Linux

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a well-established logistics company, is seeking a seasoned Senior Infrastructure Architect to join their team in East London, Eastern Cape. This role is key to designing, implementing, and managing the company's IT infrastructure to support its growing operational needs. You will be responsible for the architecture of servers, networks, storage, and cloud environments, ensuring reliability, scalability, and security. This position offers a Hybrid work arrangement, balancing the benefits of remote work with necessary on-site collaboration. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in infrastructure design, a strong understanding of both on-premises and cloud technologies, and excellent problem-solving skills. Join us to make a significant impact on critical infrastructure supporting our client's core business operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and architect robust, scalable, and secure IT infrastructure solutions, including server, network, storage, and cloud environments.
• Develop and maintain infrastructure roadmaps and standards.
• Oversee the implementation of new infrastructure projects and upgrades.
• Evaluate and select appropriate hardware, software, and cloud services.
• Ensure infrastructure meets performance, availability, and disaster recovery requirements.
• Collaborate with operations, security, and development teams to integrate infrastructure solutions.
• Provide technical leadership and guidance on infrastructure-related matters.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex infrastructure issues.
• Stay current with emerging infrastructure technologies and best practices.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• 7+ years of experience in IT infrastructure management and design, with at least 3 years in an architecture role.
• Proven experience designing and implementing server, network, and storage solutions.
• Hands-on experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP) and hybrid cloud environments.
• Strong understanding of networking protocols, virtualization (e.g., VMware), and operating systems (Windows Server, Linux).
• Experience with infrastructure as code (IaC) tools is a plus.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and troubleshooting skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, adept at working in a hybrid environment.
• Relevant certifications (e.g., MCSE, VCP, cloud certifications) are advantageous.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance-based bonuses.
• Comprehensive medical aid and retirement fund options.
• Generous annual leave and paid sick leave.
• Opportunities for professional development and certifications.
• Hybrid work model offering flexibility.
• Opportunity to work on critical infrastructure projects.
• Collaborative team environment.