Assistant Vice President Architecture Cloud Architecture

Cape Town, WC, ZA, South Africa

Job Description

: Lead the design, development, and implementation of network automation solutions using tools such as Ansible, Terraform, and Python . Integrate networking workflows into

CI/CD pipelines

to support Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) principles. Collaborate closely with

DevOps, cloud, and security teams

to streamline network operations and enhance service delivery. Design and deploy

SASE & ZTNA architectures

to enable secure cloud and on-premises connectivity. Evaluate and implement

SDWAN features

, including dynamic traffic steering, policy-based routing, and application-aware networking. Manage large-scale

network, cloud, and telecom infrastructures

effectively. Lead and mentor

diverse global teams

, driving innovation in Cloud, Network, and Telecom domains. Engage with

business and technical stakeholders

to understand requirements and deliver tailored solutions. Develop comprehensive documentation, including

network diagrams, playbooks, and operational guidelines

.

Responsibilities: Architect and deploy advanced cloud and network solutions supporting business growth. Drive

automation initiatives

to improve scalability, resilience, and efficiency. Ensure adherence to

security, compliance, and governance standards

. Provide technical leadership, mentorship, and knowledge sharing within global teams. Continuously evaluate

emerging technologies

and recommend adoption strategies.

Qualifications: Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field . Proven experience with

network automation tools

(Ansible, Terraform, Python). Expertise in

SDWAN, SASE, and ZTNA

frameworks. Experience with

Kubernetes networking (CNI plugins)

and

microservices architecture

. Knowledge of

Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) best practices

. Strong

stakeholder management and communication skills

. Preferred: Technical certifications in

DevOps, SDWAN, SASE, or related emerging technologies

.

In alignment with the Employment Equity Act, preference will be given to applicants from historically underrepresented groups/ aligned with our EE targets

Beware of fraud agents! do not pay money to get a job

MNCJobs.co.za will not be responsible for any payment made to a third-party. All Terms of Use are applicable.


Job Detail

  • Job Id
    JD1540576
  • Industry
    Not mentioned
  • Total Positions
    1
  • Job Type:
    Full Time
  • Salary:
    Not mentioned
  • Employment Status
    Permanent
  • Job Location
    Cape Town, WC, ZA, South Africa
  • Education
    Not mentioned