Senior Solutions Architect

1 month ago


Johannesburg, South Africa IOCO Full time

We are seeking an experienced and visionary Senior Solutions Architect with a focus on Networking and Security Infrastructure to join our dynamic team. The successful candidate will lead the design and implementation of innovative solutions that meet the complex networking and security needs of our clients.

What you’ll do:

  • Infrastructure Network and Firewall Design: Develop comprehensive infrastructure architecture solutions that meet business and technical requirements, considering scalability, performance, security, and cost-effectiveness.
  • Technical Leadership: Provide technical leadership and guidance to cross-functional teams, including infrastructure engineers, network specialists, and system administrators.
  • Solution Development: Collaborate with stakeholders to create detailed infrastructure solution proposals, including architecture diagrams, technical specifications, and cost estimates.
  • Customer Engagement: Engage with organizations to both determine the business requirements and professionally present the solution to organizational management.
  • Vendor Management: Evaluate and select third-party vendors and technologies to integrate into the infrastructure solution stack, ensuring compatibility and cost-efficiency.
  • Security and Compliance: Ensure that infrastructure solutions comply with industry standards, security best practices, and regulatory requirements. Implement security measures to protect data and systems.
  • Documentation: Maintain comprehensive documentation of infrastructure designs, configurations, and procedures.
  • Technology Evaluation: Stay updated with emerging technologies and industry trends, assessing their potential to enhance the organization's infrastructure.
  • Collaboration: Collaborate with other architects (e.g., application architects, security architects) to ensure end-to-end alignment of technology solutions.

Your Expertise:

  • Proven experience as an Infrastructure Solution Architect or a similar role in designing and implementing complex network and firewall infrastructure solutions.
  • Strong knowledge of firewall and network platform solutions.
  • Expertise in network and firewall design.
  • Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to think strategically.
  • Strong communication and presentation skills to convey technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
  • Relevant industry certifications (HPE Aruba, H3C, Cisco, Juniper, etc.) are a plus.
  • Additional Requirements:
    • Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
    • Strong project management skills.
    • Willingness to stay up to date with industry advancements and technologies.
    • Adherence to company policies and standards.
    • Flexibility to adapt to changing business needs and priorities.

Qualifications Required:

  • Relevant industry certifications (HPE Aruba, H3C, Cisco, Juniper, etc.) are a plus.

Other information applicable to the opportunity:

  • Location: South Africa
  • Work Environment: Hybrid
  • Travel: Office-based meetings and customer engagements.


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