Infrastructure Architect

Requisition no.: 76
Job title: Infrastructure Architect
Location: Head Office, Pretoria
Organisation: Infrastructure, Operations and Service Management Division
Department: Business Solutions and Technology Department

Brief description

The main purpose of this position is to research, plan, architect, design and deploy infrastructure (servers, mainframe, storage, etc.) solutions within the South African Reserve Bank Group (SARB Group).

Detailed description

The successful candidate will be responsible for the following key performance areas:

Research and recommend emerging and fit-for-purpose infrastructure (servers, mainframe, storage, etc.) solutions and participate in the procurement of such solutions aligned to the business strategy.
Define and evolve the SARB Group infrastructure architecture in alignment with the to-be architecture.
Plan and develop infrastructure architecture blueprints and roadmaps for infrastructure solutions in alignment with industry best practices and standards.
Oversee the implementation of infrastructure designs and ensure alignment with industry best practices and standards.
Provide expert guidance on infrastructure architectures and optimisation.
Oversee the management of the infrastructure technology life cycle.
Lead the design of infrastructure solutions.
Implement and maintain the governance and security model for the infrastructure as developed by the Cyber and Information Security Unit.
Develop, maintain and document technical standards, procedures, user guides, standard operating procedures (SOPs), instructional documents and so forth relating to the infrastructure solutions.
Collaborate and engage with internal and external stakeholders to ensure the functionality of the deployed infrastructure solutions and technologies.
Identify, address and remediate risks in the infrastructure environment as identified by auditors and governance-related assessments.
Stay abreast of new developments in infrastructure architectures and technologies.
Provide architectural expertise as part of information and communications technology (ICT) infrastructure projects and participate in other SARB Group projects to contribute towards business objectives.
Take responsibility for infrastructure capacity planning, disaster recovery and resource allocation to ensure optimal performance, continuity and scalability.

Job requirements

To be considered for this position, candidates must be in possession of:

a minimum of a Bachelors degree (NQF 7) in IT, computer science or an equivalent qualification;
TOGAF certified;
ITIL v3/4 and COBIT 2019 will be an added advantage;
VMware Certified Professional (VCP) will be an added advantage; and
a minimum of 810 years experience in infrastructure architecture with a strong track record of designing and implementing infrastructure solutions in enterprise organisations.

Additional requirements include:

knowledge and skill in:
- industry, organisational and business awareness;
- quality assurance; and
- continued learning and/or professional development;
excellent technical knowledge of infrastructure services;
continuous improvement of infrastructure services;
comprehensive hands-on infrastructure services troubleshooting experience;
ability to read and understand technical manuals, procedural documentation and original equipment manufacturer (OEM) guides;
liaising with external services providers for purposes of product and technology review and coordinating vendor presentations where relevant; and
understanding of the departments goals and objectives.

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Shortlisted applicants will be subjected to a psychometric assessment, an appropriate reference check and a security clearance as part of the selection process.

The closing date for applications is 29 February 2024. Late applications will not be considered.

In line with the SARBs commitment to diversifying its workforce, preference will be given to suitable candidates from designated groups. People with disabilities are welcome to apply.

The SARB offers remuneration and benefits commensurate with the level of the position and in line with the market. The level at which the successful applicant will be appointed will depend on his/her competence and experience.