Systems/Data Management Consultant at Sanlam Group

You will take guidance from the GBI and GTI architecture teams in creating the detailed technical designs to run a successful Data Lake. Ensure the platform is meets the SLA required by business in terms of high availability, failover and disaster recovery. Ensure the platform integrates into the required supporting group technology platforms, such as identity and access management systems. Assist the operational support teams by building robust monitoring and support processes for the running of the platform by enabling the required reporting functionality and data feeds. Remain aware of the impact of any designs on the cost-efficiency of the platform.

In order to succeed in this role you will need knowledge of:

• Linux
• Hadoop / Cloudera
• Data warehouse systems
• Data System management (monitoring / backup / recovery)
• Identity and access management technologies (LDAP / Kerberos / SAML / IBM IAM products)
• Network configuration
• Distributed systems
• Scripting: bash/Python
   

You will need to stay abreast of the latest developments in the industry to ensure Sanlam’s Data Lake technology platform remains viable.

What will make you successful in this role?

The following are the key outcomes expected from this position:

• The planning, designing and building of the IT infrastructure and technology architecture to support the Group BI and Analytics program (BI). This includes computer hardware, server hardware, storage and backup, operating systems, utilities software and data storage / management software as well as integration between the components of the platform.
• The specification, product selection and design of infrastructure components to implement a systems architecture.
• The identification of new and emerging software technologies, methodologies and products, and ICT methods and techniques and the ongoing assessment of their relevance and potential value to the organisation.
• Applying mainly Development Management Technologies and methodologies, such as Application Life Cycle Management (ALM) e.g. Agile, Waterfall or other pattern, practices, and development frameworks.
• Utilising mainly a combination of relevant Architecture Models such as Technology, Data, Access, Identity, Security Management Models and Change Management Models.
• Acts as the technical subject matter expert (SME) in the BI Platform technical domain by providing solutions and advice to business across multiple complex problem sets.
• Manages and controls the technical IT domain solution in both project and production support environments.
• Provides a service that combines all the elements of consultancy, facilitation and implementation, thus providing an end-to-end enablement and implementation service.
• Participates in the planning, development and implementation of the IT Domain projects and enhancements.
• Monitors projects throughout all phases to ensure compliance to design standards.
   

The following areas of expertise are key to the successful delivery of the above outcomes:

Logical access principles for databases / data platforms

• SAP HANA
• Attunity Replicate and Compose
• SAP Data Services
• SAS Enterprise Miner
• IBM Data Stage
• RStudio & Jupyter

Ancillary technologies (used in BI platform)

• Linux/ Cloudera
• Data warehouse systems
• Data System management (monitoring / backup / recovery)
• Identity and access management technologies (LDAP / Kerberos / SAML / IBM IAM products)
• Network configuration
• Distributed systems
• Scripting: bash/Python

The following peronality traits are key to the successful delivery of the above outcomes:

• Is a strong communicator.
• Prefers dynamic, team based working environments.
• Takes strong ownership for own responsibilities.
• Is enthusiastic about work.
• Is flexible enough to deal with frequent change.
• Is resilient in the face of unexpected challenges.
• Displays high work ethic (dependable)

Qualification & Experience

• Degree/diploma/certificate in Information Technology related discipline.
• Matric.

Experience

• 5+ years related experience.
• Extensive working knowledge and experience in development methodologies.