Senior Solutions Architect - Infrastructure

Placements24; Kempton Park; Ibrido; ZAR 1.200.000 - 1.800.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Medical aid and life cover

Professional development & certs

Hybrid in-office collaboration

Descrizione del lavoro

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Solutions Architect specializing in Infrastructure to join our rapidly expanding IT consulting team in Gauteng. The role focuses on designing and delivering robust infrastructure solutions across on‑premises, cloud, and hybrid environments with strong client engagement.

The successful candidate will lead architectural efforts, mentor junior engineers, and ensure security, performance, and compliance across projects in a hybrid office setting.

Competenze

• 7+ years of infrastructure design/architecture experience.
• Hybrid cloud design expertise.
• Strong virtualization and networking knowledge.
• Scripting for automation (PowerShell, Bash).
• Security and compliance focus.

Mansioni

• Design and implement robust infrastructure solutions including servers, storage, networking, and virtualization.
• Architect and deploy cloud infrastructure (AWS, Azure, GCP).
• Develop disaster recovery, business continuity, and high-availability strategies.

Conoscenze

Infrastructure design

Hybrid cloud

Virtualization

Networking concepts

Automation scripting

Client-facing

Formazione

Bachelor's degree in IT/CS

Strumenti

VMware

Hyper-V

AWS

Azure

GCP

Descrizione del lavoro

About the Role

Our client, a rapidly expanding IT consulting firm, is seeking a dynamic Senior Solutions Architect specializing in Infrastructure to join their team in Tembisa, Gauteng . This role is central to designing and delivering robust, scalable, and secure IT infrastructure solutions for a diverse clientele. You will engage with clients to understand their unique challenges and architecting tailored solutions involving on-premises, cloud, and hybrid environments. The ideal candidate possesses a deep technical understanding of infrastructure components, a strategic mindset, and excellent client-facing skills. This role offers a fantastic opportunity to work on challenging projects and contribute to the growth of our innovative services. The position requires a hybrid presence in our Tembisa, Gauteng office.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and implement comprehensive infrastructure solutions, including servers, storage, networking, and virtualization.
• Architect and deploy cloud infrastructure on platforms like AWS, Azure, or GCP.
• Develop strategies for disaster recovery, business continuity, and high availability.
• Assess existing client infrastructures and recommend improvements or upgrades.
• Lead the technical aspects of client engagements, from discovery to solution delivery.
• Collaborate with project managers and technical teams to ensure successful project execution.
• Create detailed architectural documentation, including diagrams, specifications, and proposals.
• Stay abreast of emerging infrastructure technologies and industry trends.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior infrastructure engineers.
• Ensure solutions meet security, compliance, and performance requirements.

Requirements

• Minimum of 7 years of experience in infrastructure design and architecture.
• Proven expertise in designing and implementing hybrid cloud solutions.
• Strong knowledge of virtualization technologies (VMware, Hyper-V) and containerization.
• Experience with networking concepts (TCP/IP, DNS, VPNs, firewalls).
• Proficiency with scripting languages (e.g., PowerShell, Bash) for automation.
• Familiarity with storage solutions (SAN, NAS) and data protection strategies.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Strong client-facing and presentation skills.
• Relevant certifications (e.g., MCSE, CCNA, AWS/Azure infrastructure certifications) are highly desirable.
• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field.

Benefits

We offer a competitive salary, a comprehensive benefits package including medical aid and life cover, and opportunities for professional development and certifications. This hybrid role allows for a balance between remote work and in-office collaboration at our Tembisa, Gauteng hub. You will work on exciting projects with leading organizations and gain exposure to a wide array of technologies. We foster a culture of learning and growth, with regular training sessions and team events. Enjoy a challenging yet supportive work environment.