Technical Architect

Hgi (Investments) Limited; Stellenbosch; On-site; ZAR 500 000 - 800 000; Full time

Job summary

A financial services company in Stellenbosch is seeking an experienced IT professional for a lead role in end-user computing. The candidate should have over 5 years of ICT experience and expertise in infrastructure design and management. Key responsibilities include developing infrastructure solutions and providing training support. Ideal applicants will possess a relevant IT degree and a strong understanding of various IT systems and cloud technologies.

Qualifications

• 5+ years ICT experience in end-user computing environment.
• 3+ years design and implementation of desktop hardware/software.
• Thorough understanding of Microsoft Windows OS architecture.

Responsibilities

• Design Infrastructure Solutions.
• Implement Infrastructure Designs.
• Provide Support and Training.

Skills

End user and distributed IT systems

Active Directory and Group Policy management

System Centre Configuration Manager

Cloud Service Providers knowledge

Networking (DHCP, DNS, TCP/IP)

Virtual Desktop Technologies (Azure VDI)

Education

Relevant degree in IT (e.g., B.Sc., B.Eng.)

Tools

Microsoft Intune

PowerShell

AWS

Azure

Grafana

Job description

• BANK ClientNON Negotiable Requirents (Please apply only if you meet the minimum requirements

• Qualifications (NOT Negotiable)

• Min : o Grade 12o Specific to : Microsoft Windows and Microsoft Azure Amazon Web Services (AWS) Apple MACo Certifications in industry relevant Information Technology Products and Services (e.g., Microsoft / AWS)

• Ideal : o A relevant degree in IT (e.g., B.Sc., B.Eng., Post-Grad)Requirements (NOT Negotiable)

• 5+ years ICT experience in the end-user computing environment, in a lead role

• 3+ years design and implementation of desktop hardware, software and management systems servicing theend-user computing environment in large enterprise organisations.Ideal :

• 3+ years in desktop infrastructure maintenance, using End User Cloud Management technologies.To design, build and run the best IT Infrastructure DevOp's products and services to Capitec end-users, using industryleading technologies.

• To create optimal, sustainable, resilient, scalable, cost effective and high performing IT Infrastructure that meets thecompanies vision and objectives.Job Knowledge- Very Important

• Min : A thorough and in-depth understanding of : o End user and distributed IT systems and infrastructureo Desktop design standards and implementation strategyo Documenting of IT systems, infrastructure standards and SOP'so Microsoft Windows operating system architecture and application integrationo Active Directory and Group Policy management systems (Azure AD, EntraID, AGPM)o Identity and Access Management (AD Security and Group Management, Multi-Factor Authentication)o Security relevant to end user devices (Group policy configuration, EDR, Encryption, Remote Wipe)o Managing compliance levels, across the software stack (O / S, MS Office and 3rd Party applications)o System Centre Configuration Manager (Advanced use of and Troubleshooting of the system)o Knowledge in scripting tools such as PowerShell, Python, JavaScript, Bash.o End User hardware and peripherals (DELL, Lenovo, Apple)o Print Management Solutions (e.g. Y-Soft, Lexmark)o Cloud Service Providers (Azure, AWS)o Microsoft Services (Teams, Power Platform, Power BI, O).

• o Microsoft Intune and Conditional Access Policy Management.o Cloud Management Gateways (e.g. Azure, SCCM, Cloud Flare)o Networking (DHCP, DNS, TCP / IP, Routing, Switching)o SharePoint.o Virtual Desktop Technologies (Azure VDI, AWS Workspaces)o Microsoft Exchange, Exchange Online and SMTP relay type systems (PostiFix)o SCCM (Architectural design and configuration of the system, creating reports)o Software packaging, task sequencing, WIM creation, Driver injection etc.o Observability tooling (e.g. Grafana, Instana, Pager Duty)

o Microsoft Intune and Conditional Access Policy Management.o Cloud Management Gateways (e.g. Azure, SCCM, Cloud Flare)o Networking (DHCP, DNS, TCP / IP, Routing, Switching)o SharePoint.o Virtual Desktop Technologies (Azure VDI, AWS Workspaces)o Microsoft Exchange, Exchange Online and SMTP relay type systems (PostiFix)o SCCM (Architectural design and configuration of the system, creating reports)o Software packaging, task sequencing, WIM creation, Driver injection etc.o Observability tooling (e.g. Grafana, Instana, Pager Duty)

• Ideal / Optionalo Software Asset Management processes and systemso Linux Operating Systemso Audio Visual and Collaboration services (Polycom, Logitech, Yealink, Cisco, Microsoft Teams Rooms)o SQL knowledgeo Restful API web serviceso Prometheuso GitHubo Ansibleo TerraformKEY PERFORMANCE AREAS (Job Objectives)Responsibilities and FocusDesign Infrastructure SolutionsImplement Infrastructure DesignsSupport and Training