Infrastructure Architect, Operating Systems and

4 months ago


Centurion, South Africa Exxaro Recruitment Full time

**Job Advert Summary**:
At the heart of Exxaro Resources, our success story is not just written in numbers but in the vibrant tapestry of our people. We are more than a company. We are a winning team, a community of passionate individuals who find fulfilment in shared victories. Joining Exxaro isn't just about a job; it's about becoming part of a winning family, where each member plays a vital role in our collective success. If you are ready to be a part of this incredible journey, where your contributions matter, your aspirations are nurtured, and together we create a legacy of excellence check out the following opportunity that is available at Exxaro

Join Our Team as an Infrastructure Architect (Operating Systems & Databases)

Our dynamic team is dedicated to crafting solutions that not only meet today's demands but also anticipate tomorrow’s challenges. We are currently seeking a highly skilled and visionary Operating Systems and Databases Infrastructure Architect to lead the development and maintenance of our infrastructure architecture.

Position Overview:
As our Operating Systems and Databases Infrastructure Architect, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the technical backbone of our organization. You will lead the creation and evolution of comprehensive infrastructure architecture roadmaps that align with our business goals and enterprise strategy. Your expertise will guide the enforcement of architecture standards across all infrastructure domains—cloud, security, network, server, and storage—ensuring consistency, security, and efficiency.

**Minimum Requirements**:
**QUALIFICATIONS**:

- BSc Computer Science (Essential/Minimum or)
- BSc Information Technology (Essential/Minimum or)
- B Degree (Hons) (Relevant) (Essential/Minimum)
- Management Development Programme (Recommended/Desirable)

**EXPERIENCE**:
6-8 years’ experience in Enterprise Infrastructure Architecture and Technology Architecture, with Project Management experience in the Information Technology/Information Management environment. Expertise in architecting, designing, and implementing complex, scalable, and high
- availability infrastructure solutions. Strong experience with cloud platforms (e.g., Azure, M365, AWS and hybrid cloud architectures.) (Essential/Minimum) (Operational)

**REQUIREMENTS**:

- Psychometric Assessment (Essential/Minimum) (To be conducted by Exxaro)
- Certificate of Fitness (Essential/Minimum) (To be conducted by Exxaro)
- Microsoft Certified Solutions Associate (Essential/Minimum)
- Microsoft Certified Solutions Expert (Recommended/Desirable)
- Open Group Architecture Framework Founda (Recommended/Desirable)
- CompTIA Cloud+ (Recommended/Desirable)
- Project Management Professional (Recommended/Desirable)
- Cisco Certified Network Professional (Recommended/Desirable)
- Cisco Certified Internetwork Expert (Recommended/Desirable)

**Duties & Responsibilities**:
Ability to:

- Lead the development and maintenance of a comprehensive infrastructure architecture roadmaps aligned with business goals and enterprise strategy.
- Define and enforce architecture standards and guidelines across all enterprise infrastructure domains (cloud, security, network, server, storage) to ensure consistency, security, and efficiency.
- Drive the integration of new technologies and systems into the existing infrastructure, focusing on scalability, performance optimization, and risk management.
- Ensure architecture decisions are implemented consistently across the organisation to support the business strategy following an Enterprise Architecture framework.
- Conduct integrated enterprise infrastructure systems analysis such as performance analysis and identifying bottlenecks and recommend enterprise infrastructure solutions to support overall business objectives.
- Support, resolve, and document architectural issues.
- Oversee the performance, standards, and strategic direction of the enterprise infrastructure architecture domain, ensuring alignment to organisational objectives.

If you are a forward-thinking infrastructure architect with a passion for technology and a track record of aligning infrastructure with strategic business goals, we would love to hear from you.

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