Senior Infrastructure Architect - Cloud & On-Prem, DR Leader

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

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).