Cloud Architect

Who are we?
Sanlam Group Technology is responsible for the provision of a digitally enabled technology service as a group COE, drive business and transformation and provide group-wide digital and data architecture. We operate the various technology platforms and shared services, ensure Cyber and Information Security resilience, and act as technology governance and risk orchestrator for technology across Sanlam. What will you do?
The successful incumbent will act as technical point of contact for business projects relating to Cloud solutions. The incumbent will also ensure alignment with Sanlam’s Information and Technology strategy through adherence to group wide architecture principles and objectives as well as ensure alignment with Sanlam’s Information and Technology Security Standards through adherence to group wide architecture/security principles and objectives.
What will make you successful in this role?
Creation of architecture artifacts for projects relating to Cloud solutions that describe the Cloud solutions and implementation.

**Provide Cloud consultancy to operations and projects**:
Development of solution designs
Specialised trouble-shooting
Advise on solution options
Guide the design and preparation of the solution for production-readiness
Cost the solution and advise on SLA attainability
Develop and Maintain Cloud Architecture standards.
Define and document Hybrid-Cloud architecture and integration patterns.
Develop and Maintain Cloud decision tree for Cloud readiness evaluations.
Conduct research and positioning of new Cloud technologies, industry trends and industry focus areas.
Present new Cloud technologies for use cases in solution architecture approval forum.
Develop and/or input to business cases relating to Cloud or Hybrid-Cloud solutions.
Optimise Cloud infrastructure, Processes, and Costing.
Unlock Cloud infrastructure cost containment.
Perform Cloud infrastructure solutions’ risk assessment and mitigation planning.
Advise on and assist with Cloud continuity planning and DR architecture, capacity, availability and performance planning and service level management.
Calculate the cost of implementation and on-going support for Cloud solutions.
Deliver health checks on implementations.
Perform Cloud migration due-diligence and produce necessary artifacts such as:
As-Is Overviews
To-Be Overviews
Migration implementation approach
Sequence of events
Costing (Once-Off and On-Going)
Perform Technology roadmap planning relating to Cloud.
Define Cloud RoadMap items and partake in Sanlam RoadMap programme.
Assist in the establishment and enforcement of related architectural governance and ensure alignment with the Enterprise Architecture frameworks.
Participate in the execution of architectural consultation and review functions including due diligence (RFI and RFP) investigations. Qualification
Relevant IT Diploma, Degree or an equivalent thereof.
Experience
5 - 10 years experience in Cloud Architecture
10 years relevant experience in on-prem Infrastructure and Security Architecture
Multi-Cloud CSP's like AWS, Azure, GCP and Private Cloud

**Solid experience in**:
Disaster planning / recovery and execution
Significant experience in designing, implementing, and supporting Cloud and Hybrid-Cloud environments
Modern Authentication concepts (SAML, oAuth, OIDC)
User provisioning concepts for Cloud Solutions (SCIM)

**Cloud Solution Architecture and Design using**:
Cloud Computer Services
Cloud Storage Services
Cloud Database Services
Cloud Networking & Content Delivery Services
Cloud Analytics Services
Cloud Machine Learning Services
Cloud Security and Identity Services
Implementing complex Cloud and Hybrid-Cloud Architectures
Cloud Infrastructure evaluations and industry research
Fundamental Security knowledge and best practices
Deep understanding of Cloud Architecture and Design principals
Construction of quotations, business cases, benefits calculations, charge out models
Facilitation of meetings and workshops
Presentation and communication skills
Desire to help people exploit leading-edge technology in a fast-paced environment
Knowledge
Architectural frameworks, capabilities, disciplines, and technologies
SDLC and Agile
Design Thinking / System Thinking
Integration
Security
A working knowledge of Identity and Access Management / Directory Services (IBM ISIM/ISAM would be an advantage)
Demonstrable knowledge of Virtual environments (essential)
Demonstrable knowledge of networking & TCP/IP (essential)
Demonstrable knowledge of Network Integration and Optimisation (LAN and WAN)
Strong and practical understanding of Defence-in-Depth concepts (essential)
Comprehensive knowledge of Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS), Platform as a Service (PaaS) and Software as Service (SaaS)

**A working knowledge of**:
Application Lifecycle Management (develop, config, deploy)
Server Component and Technologies
Storage and Replication / Mirroring
Information & Perimeter Security
Collaboration Solutions
High Av