Senior Infrastructure Architect

Eqplus Technologies (Pty) Ltd

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Our client is seeking a highly experienced Senior Infrastructure Architect to lead the design, governance, and transformation of enterprise infrastructure environments. The successful candidate will be responsible for developing scalable, secure, and resilient infrastructure architectures that support the organisation's strategic objectives while ensuring high availability, performance, and compliance.

This role requires an accomplished infrastructure architect with extensive experience in enterprise ICT environments, cloud technologies, networking, datacentre architecture, and large-scale infrastructure transformation programmes.

Contract Duration: 12 Months (Renewable)
Location: Centurion, Gauteng

Experience

Minimum 20 years' experience in Enterprise ICT Infrastructure, including networking, hosting, storage, and security.
Minimum 10 years' experience in Infrastructure Architecture or Enterprise Architecture roles.
Proven experience leading large-scale infrastructure transformation programmes.
Extensive experience working within complex enterprise environments.
Experience with formal System Development Lifecycle (SDLC) methodologies.
Strong understanding of enterprise infrastructure governance and architecture frameworks.
Experience managing Oracle products, licensing, renewals, contracts, and support services.
Experience ensuring high availability of critical business systems while meeting internal and external SLAs.

Mandatory Certifications

TOGAF 9 Certification
ITIL Foundation Certification
Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA)
Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP)
Cisco Certified Design Professional (CCDP)

Technical Skills

Infrastructure

Enterprise Networking
Infrastructure Architecture
Hosting Platforms
Enterprise Storage
Infrastructure Security
Datacentre Design
Disaster Recovery
Business Continuity

Networking

Cisco Enterprise Solutions
F5 Load Balancing Technologies
Network Design and Optimisation
Unified Communications

Cloud & Virtualisation

Microsoft Azure
Hybrid Cloud Architecture
Cloud Integration
Microsoft Hyper-V
VMware

Microsoft Technologies

Windows Server
Active Directory
Microsoft Infrastructure Solutions

Oracle

Oracle Products
Oracle Licensing
Oracle Support Services
Oracle Contract and Renewal Management

Key Competencies

Enterprise Infrastructure Architecture
Strategic Planning
Infrastructure Governance
Cloud Architecture
Datacentre Strategy
Leadership and Team Development
Stakeholder Engagement
Risk Management
Analytical and Problem-Solving Skills
Communication and Presentation Skills
Decision Making
Service Delivery Excellence

Preferred Experience

Enterprise cloud migration programmes.
Hybrid infrastructure environments.
Large-scale infrastructure modernisation projects.
Highly regulated enterprise environments.
IT service management and operational governance.
Architecture review boards and enterprise governance frameworks.

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