Strategic IT Infrastructure Architect & Solutions Lead

Boardroom Appointments; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Boardroom Appointments is seeking an IT Infrastructure Architect to lead the IT Infrastructure Architecture Team and develop a group-wide IT infrastructure strategy aligned with business goals. You will validate proposed systems, set standards, and prioritize projects across divisions, ensuring long-term ROI and resilience.

The role requires extensive experience in IT solution design, operations, service management, and architecture certifications, with a focus on delivering integrated,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree or National Diploma in Information Systems, Computer Science or Related Field.
• 15 years IT experience, at least 5 years in a lead design role on large projects.
• Experience in IT Solution Design / IT Operations / IT Service Management
• Architecture Certifications
• Computing technology certifications

Responsibilities

• Develop multi-year technology strategy for IT technology types with ROI and annual updates.
• Design and ratify solutions from service providers to ensure long-term relevance of assets (5–8 years).
• Engage in 1-year tactical planning and execution against operational plans.
• Maintain alignment to Enterprise Architecture and business strategy.
• Set Infrastructure standards for the group and act as technical authority for Infrastructure investments.
• Understand how to implement complex technology solutions in a highly integrated landscape.
• Assess implications of technology changes on costs and business continuity.
• Understand business and technical capabilities and interdependencies in detail.

Skills

Team leadership

Analytical thinking

Communication

Planning

Education

Bachelor's Degree or National Diploma in Information Systems/CS

Tools

Architecture Certifications

ITIL/ITSM Certifications

Computing technology certifications

Job description

Boardroom Appointments is seeking an IT Infrastructure Architect to lead the IT Infrastructure Architecture Team and develop a group-wide IT infrastructure strategy aligned with business goals. You will validate proposed systems, set standards, and prioritize projects across divisions, ensuring long-term ROI and resilience.

The role requires extensive experience in IT solution design, operations, service management, and architecture certifications, with a focus on delivering integrated,