Enterprise Infrastructure Architect

We are seeking a highly skilled Enterprise Infrastructure Architect to join our team and lead the cloud adoption strategy, ensuring alignment with industry best practices. The ideal candidate will have a strong technical background in cloud migration, networks, and infrastructure, with expertise in MS Azure, AWS, and Google Cloud.

You will be responsible for applying enterprise architecture principles, ensuring the delivery of high-quality, well-tested, and well-documented solutions. Additionally, you will work closely with business and project teams to manage cloud infrastructure strategies, identify risks, and ensure seamless cloud adoption.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and align Cloud Adoption Strategy with industry best practices.
• Apply enterprise architecture principles to technical solutions and cloud adoption initiatives.
• Ensure quality assurance through design reviews and governance processes.
• Act as a liaison between business stakeholders and project teams.
• Identify and mitigate technical risks related to infrastructure and cloud adoption.
• Design and establish an Infrastructure Roadmap covering on-prem, hybrid, and full cloud services.
• Support change management and provide impact assessments for system changes.
• Guide and equip Solution Architects with relevant information for go-live readiness.
• Ensure governance structures, processes, and decision-making models are in place.
• Support IT Operations by leveraging tools such as ServiceNow for CMDB and CI lifecycle management.
• Ensure alignment with PMO project delivery requirements and stage-gate reviews.
• Travel across South Africa and Africa as needed.

Required Qualifications & Experience:

• IT Diploma or Degree in a related field.
• MS Azure Cloud Architect/Engineer Certification (AWS and Google Cloud certifications beneficial).
• 10+ years experience in Cloud Migration, Network Infrastructure, or related fields.
• 10+ years experience in Project/Program Management.
• Strong knowledge and experience with SD-WAN and Cloud Solutions.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Azure technical landscape, cost tracking, and service offerings.
• Expertise in IT Operations Management tools (e.g., ServiceNow for CMDB & CI Lifecycle Management).
• Strong project planning, estimation, design, and implementation skills.
• Ability to work with multiple stakeholders, including senior management, business units, and external vendors.

If you are a highly skilled Infrastructure Architect with a passion for cloud strategy and digital transformation, we want to hear from you!