Infrastructure Solutions Architect at Nedbank

Job Purpose

• We are looking for an experienced IT Infrastructure Architect to join our dynamic team. This role is vital in the design, implementation, and optimization of scalable, secure, and high-performing IT infrastructure solutions.
• The ideal candidate will have a strong background in VMware, networking, SAN storage (especially PureStorage), and high availability solutions. Experience with cloud architecture and containerization technologies will be highly beneficial.

Job Responsibilities

• Infrastructure Design: Develop and maintain efficient architecture solutions that meet the evolving needs of the business.
• VMware Virtualization: Design and implement VMware-based virtualization solutions, ensuring optimal performance, scalability, and availability.
• Networking: Architect and maintain robust and secure network infrastructure.
• SAN Storage Management: Lead the design and management of SAN storage solutions, with a focus on PureStorage, ensuring performance and data protection.
• High Availability: Architect and implement high-availability solutions for mission-critical applications to ensure maximum uptime.
• Cloud Solutions (Beneficial): Contribute to the design and implementation of cloud solutions (AWS, Azure, GCP) and support hybrid or cloud migration strategies.
• Containers (Beneficial): Knowledge of containerization technologies like Docker and Kubernetes to enhance infrastructure flexibility and deployment strategies.
• Capacity Planning: Monitor and optimize system performance, ensuring infrastructure can scale with business demands.
• Disaster Recovery: Develop and maintain disaster recovery strategies to ensure business continuity.
• Documentation: Create and maintain comprehensive architecture documentation for systems, processes, and procedures.
• Collaboration: Work closely with other departments, including development, operations, and security, to create cohesive and scalable infrastructure solutions.

Essential Qualifications - NQF Level

• Matric / Grade 12 / National Senior Certificate
• Professional Qualifications/Honour’s Degree

Preferred Experience and Technical Skills

Experience:

• 5+ years of experience in IT infrastructure architecture, with strong expertise in VMware, networking, SAN storage (preferably PureStorage), and high availability solutions.