Lead Cloud Architect

2 weeks ago

Centurion, South Africa SITA Full time

To manage, architect, define and successfully execute the technology solution, transition and migration strategy

onto the various cloud variants within the cloud ecosystem by engaging with technical teams, technical managers,

clients, account managers and professional service consultants. The role is responsible for the entirety of cloud

computing initiatives within an organization and for directing and strategizing the architectural aspects of the cloud

variants across all aspects of IT and the business.

**Key Responsibility Areas**:

- Develop and manage cloud architectures across a variety of different functional areas within the organization.
- Develop and manage the execution of cloud strategy, define cloud processes, coordinate adoption to ensure that

they are followed, and are creating appropriate value
- Provide the project teams with technical leadership on cloud projects / solution implementation and assess the

adherence thereof
- Collaborate and partner with internal business representatives, Application Portfolio & Application Development,

Engineering, Networking, Operations and Support, IT Security, Digital partners, IT Planning, and the Project

Management Office to ensure new cloud services align to roadmaps and associated strategies
- Lead cultural change for cloud adoption.

**Qualifications and Experience**

**Required Qualification**:minimum** **3-year National Diploma / Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems/

PLUS

Relevant Professional certification such as ITIL/TOGAF, AWS CCNE, Cloud certification, Cloud Platform and

Infrastructure etc.

**Experience**: 8 - 9 years of experience in Information Technology which should include:

- Experience in IT engineering, Integrated solution designs, Software design and/or development of IT Operations

/ Management of Infrastructure architecture and/or Virtualization; Networking; Storage; IT Security.
- 3 years’ experience in a managerial role.
- 3-4 years’ experience in the following:

- Experience running cloud architecture and technology programs.
- Experience with architecting cloud in a highly regulated environment.
- Experience with championing cloud adoption within an organization.
- Experience with working with operational teams to ensure a supportable architecture.
- Experienced in microservices and multi-tiered distributed environments which span multi-cloud or hybrid

environments.

**Technical Competencies Description**

**Knowledge of**: Application Architecture Infrastructure Architecture Integration Architecture Automation and

Orchestration Deep understanding of Governance ITSM/ITOM Outsourcing/External Hosting Security Communication

and Collaboration Process and methodologies Virtualization Application Services Architecting, building and

administering complex architectures and technologies, Architecting, building and administering large-scale cloud

implementations Analytical and problem-solving skills Technical communication skills Proficient in all aspects of

solution development including implementation details, developing prototypes, and architectural best practices

Understanding of Procurement/Vendor Management Knowledge of all components of an architecture (Conceptual/

components. Strong understanding of cloud technology and its implementation across major Cloud providers. A

broad view of advancements in technology and an in-depth proficiency with new technologies. Knowledge of cloud

architecture and implementation techniques. Capable of internalizing the organization’s technical standards. Working

knowledge of architecture frameworks multiple technologies including but not limited to Multiple cloud platforms.

Expertise with different architecture and design patterns and tools Strong in Systems Integration and Automation

Expertise in general IT infrastructure
- Windows Server, Linux Server, Databases. Deep understanding of cloud

delivery models, Proficient in at least one computer scripting language, if not multiple Computer programming and

be knowledgeable about computer networks in general Knowledge of best practices for IT operations Knowledge of

the Private Cloud and Hybrid cloud configurations, patterns and practices Automation and orchestration Excellent

communication and presentation skills (written and verbal). Ability to create, maintain and organize documentation

to support architectural standards and principles. Strong project management skills, with a high aptitude in

managing multiple projects. Ability to negotiate with multiple stakeholders Good Knowledge of infrastructure, key

processes, and technology-oriented risk issues. Excellent analytical, decision-making, and problem-solving skills as

well as project management. Outstanding presentation and persuasion capabilities that elicit confidence and

credibility. Cloud computing strategies.

**Technical Competencies**: Hosting Management, Collaboration, Communicating and Influencing, Honesty, Integrity

and Fairness, Inno

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