Senior Infrastructure Architect

Placements24; Soweto; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Medical aid

Retirement fund

Professional development

Career advancement

Stable organization

Job summary

Placements24 in Soweto, Gauteng seeks a Senior Infrastructure Architect to design, implement and maintain core IT infrastructure, ensuring reliability, scalability, and performance. You will lead on-premises and cloud initiatives, developing roadmaps and overseeing servers, storage, networking, and virtualization.

The role requires 7+ years in IT infrastructure with 4+ years in architecture, including VMware/Hyper-V, Windows/Linux, and cloud platforms (AWS/Azure/GCP).

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in IT infrastructure design and management, with at least 4 years in an architectural role
• Proven experience designing and implementing complex infrastructure solutions involving servers, storage, networking, and virtualization (e.g., VMware, Hyper-V)
• Strong understanding of cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and hybrid cloud architectures
• Proficiency in network design and protocols (TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, VPNs)
• Experience with operating systems (Windows Server, Linux) and directory services (Active Directory)
• Knowledge of security best practices for infrastructure
• Excellent analytical, problem‑solving, and communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities effectively
• Relevant certifications (e.g., MCSE, VCP, CCNA) are a strong advantage

Responsibilities

• Design and architect robust, scalable, and secure IT infrastructure solutions, including on-premises and cloud components
• Develop infrastructure roadmaps and technology strategies aligned with business needs
• Oversee the implementation and deployment of servers, storage, networking, and virtualization technologies
• Ensure high availability, disaster recovery, and business continuity for critical systems
• Collaborate with IT operations and security teams to maintain infrastructure integrity and performance
• Evaluate and recommend new infrastructure technologies and solutions
• Develop and maintain comprehensive infrastructure documentation, including diagrams and policies
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex infrastructure-related issues
• Provide technical leadership and guidance to junior infrastructure engineers
• Manage vendor relationships and technology procurement processes

Skills

Infrastructure architecture

Cloud architectures

Networking design

Security best practices

Vendor management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science/Information Technology

Tools

VMware

Hyper-V

Windows Server

Linux

Active Directory

DNS

VPNs

AWS

Azure

GCP

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a prominent player in the technology services sector, is seeking a seasoned Senior Infrastructure Architect to join their established team in Soweto, Gauteng . This role is crucial for designing, implementing, and maintaining the organization's core IT infrastructure, ensuring reliability, scalability, and optimal performance. You will be responsible for the strategic planning and execution of infrastructure projects, encompassing servers, storage, networking, and cloud environments. This is an ideal opportunity for an experienced architect looking to contribute to a stable yet growing organization.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and architect robust, scalable, and secure IT infrastructure solutions, including on-premises and cloud components.
• Develop infrastructure roadmaps and technology strategies aligned with business needs.
• Oversee the implementation and deployment of servers, storage, networking, and virtualization technologies.
• Ensure high availability, disaster recovery, and business continuity for critical systems.
• Collaborate with IT operations and security teams to maintain infrastructure integrity and performance.
• Evaluate and recommend new infrastructure technologies and solutions.
• Develop and maintain comprehensive infrastructure documentation, including diagrams and policies.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex infrastructure-related issues.
• Provide technical leadership and guidance to junior infrastructure engineers.
• Manage vendor relationships and technology procurement processes.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in IT infrastructure design and management, with at least 4 years in an architectural role.
• Proven experience designing and implementing complex infrastructure solutions involving servers, storage, networking, and virtualization (e.g., VMware, Hyper-V).
• Strong understanding of cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and hybrid cloud architectures.
• Proficiency in network design and protocols (TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, VPNs).
• Experience with operating systems (Windows Server, Linux) and directory services (Active Directory).
• Knowledge of security best practices for infrastructure.
• Excellent analytical, problem‑solving, and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities effectively.
• Relevant certifications (e.g., MCSE, VCP, CCNA) are a strong advantage.

Benefits

• Competitive salary package commensurate with experience.
• Comprehensive medical aid and retirement fund benefits.
• Opportunities for professional development and career advancement.
• Work within a stable organization with a focus on technological excellence.
• Collaborative team environment in Soweto .
• Access to modern infrastructure technologies.