(557) End-User Computing Architect - BSTD at South African Reserve Bank

Detailed description

The successful candidate will be responsible for the following key performance areas:

• Research and recommend emerging and fit-for-purpose end-user computing solutions and participate in the procurement of such solutions aligned to the business strategy.
• Define and evolve the SARB Group's end-user computing in alignment with the to-be architecture.
• Plan and develop end-user computing architecture blueprints and roadmaps for end-user solutions in alignment with industry best practices and standards.
• Oversee the implementation of end-user computing solutions and ensure alignment with defined architecture.
• Provide expert guidance on the adoption of end-user computing solutions.
• Provide expert guidance on cost management strategies for end-user computing solutions.
• Oversee the management of the end-user computing solutions life cycle.
• Lead the design of end-user computing solutions to ensure alignment with defined architectures.
• Implement and maintain the governance and security model for end-user computing as developed by the Cyber and Information Security Unit.
• Develop, maintain and document technical standards, procedures, user guides, standard operating procedures and instructional documents relating to the end-user computing solutions.
• Collaborate and engage with internal and external stakeholders to ensure the functionality of the deployed end-user computing solutions and technologies.
• Identify, address and remediate risks in the end-user computing environment as identified by auditors and governance-related assessments.
• Stay abreast of new developments in end-user computing architectures and technologies.
• Provide end-user computing architectural expertise with respect to information and communication technology (ICT) projects and participate in other SARB Group projects to contribute towards business objectives.
• Manage capacity planning, disaster recovery and resource allocation to ensure optimal performance, continuity, and scalability as it relates to end-user computing.

Qualifications

Job requirements 

To be considered for this position, candidates must be in possession of:

• a minimum of an Honours degree (NQF 8) in Information Technology, Computer Science or an equivalent qualification;
• a minimum of 8 to 10 years’ experience in end-user computing architecture with a strong track record of designing and implementing end-user computing solutions in enterprise organisations;
• a TOGAF certification.

The following would be an added advantage:

• ITIL v3/4 and COBIT 2019 certifications;
• certified AWS Certified Solutions Architect; and
• certified Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect.

Additional requirements include:

• industry, organisational and business awareness knowledge;
• quality assurance knowledge and skills;
• excellent technical knowledge of cloud services;
• continuous improvement of cloud services;
• comprehensive hands-on cloud services troubleshooting experience;
• continuous learning and/or professional development;
• ability to read and understand technical manuals, procedural documentation and original equipment manufacturer (OEM) guides;
• liaising with external services providers for purposes of product and technology review, and coordinating vendor presentations where relevant; and 
• an understanding of the department’s goals and objectives