Senior Infrastructure Architect

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical aid

Pension fund

On-site position in Vereeniging

Job summary

Placements24 in Vereeniging, Gauteng, is seeking a highly experienced Senior Infrastructure Architect to design, implement, and manage critical IT infrastructure on-site. You will ensure stability, scalability, and security across servers, storage, networks, and cloud services.

You will lead architecture roadmaps, select components, enforce standards, mentor engineers, and collaborate with IT operations to maintain high availability and DR capabilities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• Minimum of 8 years of experience in IT infrastructure design, implementation, and management.
• Proven expertise in designing and managing complex server, storage, and network environments.
• Strong knowledge of virtualization technologies (VMware, Hyper-V) and cloud platforms (AWS, Azure).
• Experience with networking protocols, firewalls, load balancers, and security best practices.
• Familiarity with Windows Server and Linux operating systems.
• Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and organizational skills.
• Strong communication and collaboration abilities.
• Experience working in an on-site role in Vereeniging.
• Relevant certifications (Cisco CCNA/CCNP, VCP, cloud certifications) are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Design scalable, reliable, and secure IT infrastructure solutions.
• Develop and maintain the infrastructure architecture roadmap, aligning with business goals.
• Evaluate and select hardware, software, and network components.
• Oversee deployment and configuration of servers, storage, networks, and cloud services.
• Ensure high availability and disaster recovery capabilities for critical systems.
• Collaborate with IT operations teams to manage and maintain the infrastructure.
• Define and enforce infrastructure standards, policies, and procedures.
• Identify and address infrastructure performance bottlenecks and security vulnerabilities.
• Manage vendor relationships and evaluate new technologies.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to infrastructure engineers.

Skills

Infrastructure leadership

Problem solving

Communication

Security best practices

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/IT

Tools

VMware

Hyper-V

AWS

Azure

Windows Server

Linux

Firewalls

Load balancers

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a prominent player in the industrial sector located in Vereeniging, Gauteng , is seeking a highly experienced Senior Infrastructure Architect to design, implement, and manage their critical IT infrastructure. This role is essential for ensuring the stability, scalability, and security of our technological foundation. You will be responsible for architecting robust infrastructure solutions that support our business operations and future growth. This on-site position requires dedicated focus within our Vereeniging facility, contributing to the strategic direction of our IT landscape. Join a stable and respected organization committed to operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and implement scalable, reliable, and secure IT infrastructure solutions.
• Develop and maintain the infrastructure architecture roadmap, aligning with business goals.
• Evaluate and select appropriate hardware, software, and network components.
• Oversee the deployment and configuration of servers, storage, networks, and cloud services.
• Ensure high availability and disaster recovery capabilities for critical systems.
• Collaborate with IT operations teams to manage and maintain the infrastructure.
• Define and enforce infrastructure standards, policies, and procedures.
• Identify and address infrastructure performance bottlenecks and security vulnerabilities.
• Manage vendor relationships and evaluate new technologies.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to infrastructure engineers.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• Minimum of 8 years of experience in IT infrastructure design, implementation, and management.
• Proven expertise in designing and managing complex server, storage, and network environments.
• Strong knowledge of virtualization technologies (VMware, Hyper-V) and cloud platforms (AWS, Azure).
• Experience with networking protocols, firewalls, load balancers, and security best practices.
• Familiarity with operating systems (Windows Server, Linux).
• Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and organizational skills.
• Strong communication and collaboration abilities.
• Experience working in an on-site role in the Vereeniging area.
• Relevant certifications (e.g., Cisco CCNA/CCNP, VCP, cloud certifications) are a plus.

Benefits

We offer a competitive salary package, a comprehensive medical aid plan, and a robust pension fund. This role provides the opportunity to work on significant infrastructure projects within a well-established company in Vereeniging, Gauteng . We are committed to employee development, offering opportunities for advanced training, certifications, and career progression. Enjoy a stable work environment with a strong focus on operational excellence and teamwork. Your contributions will be vital to maintaining and enhancing our critical IT infrastructure.