Job Description

Closing Date 2025/07/25
Reference Number AEC250711-6
Pillar Head Office
Job Title Solutions Architect
Job Type Classification Permanent
Job Grade DU
Number of Positions 1
Location - Town / Site Woodmead
Location - Province Gauteng
Location - Country South Africa

Key Performance Areas:

• Network Architecture Design - Creating efficient, scalable, and secure network solutions, including LAN, WAN, and WLAN.
• Cloud Infrastructure Development - Designing cloud-based solutions that align with business objectives, ensuring flexibility, security, and scalability.
• Security and Compliance - Implementing security measures to protect data and ensure compliance with industry standards.
• Integration and Optimization - Enhancing existing network and cloud systems for better performance and cost efficiency.
• Collaboration and Strategy - Working with stakeholders to align technical solutions with business goals

Key Performance Indicators:

• Innovation Score - Implementation rate of new technologies within cloud and network solutions
• Network Latency - Measuring delays in data transmission to optimize performance
• Cloud Adoption & Migration Success Rate - Effectiveness of transitioning applications and data to the cloud
• Cloud Cost Optimization - Efficient management of cloud expenses to reduce unnecessary costs
• Connectivity & Uptime - Ensuring stable connections and minimal downtime

Qualifications & Experience
Bachelor's Degree - A degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering or any related field.
Advantageous:
Cloud Architecture Certifications:

• AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Professional - Focuses on designing complex cloud solutions on AWS.
• Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert - Covers Azure-based cloud architecture and implementation.
• Google Professional Cloud Architect - Specializes in Google Cloud architecture and optimization

Networking Certifications

• Cisco Certified Internetwork Expert (CCIE) Enterprise Infrastructure - Validates expert-level networking skills. advantageous
• Juniper Networks Certified Enterprise Routing and Switching Expert (JNCIE-ENT) - Focuses on advanced networking solutions. advantageous
• VMware Certified Advanced Professional - Network Virtualization Design (VCAP-NV Design) - Covers network virtualization
• CCNP

Security & Specialized Certifications

• AWS Certified Advanced Networking - Specialty - Focuses on networking within AWS environments.
• Microsoft Certified: Azure Network Engineer Associate - Covers networking solutions in Azure.
• CompTIA Network+ - Provides foundational networking knowledge

Extensive (10+ years) experience in networking, cloud computing, and IT architecture: Design, build and optimise fit for purpose architecture artifacts
A: Technical Skills

• Cloud Platforms - Deep expertise in AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud.
• Networking - Strong knowledge of Software defined networks, TCP/IP, VPNs, firewalls, and load balancing
• Security & Compliance - Experience with security frameworks, encryption, and regulatory standards.

• DevOps & Automation - Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines, Kubernetes, Docker, and Terraform

B: Knowledge

• Solution Design - Experience in designing scalable, secure cloud solutions.
• Stakeholder Collaboration - Working with business leaders to align cloud solutions with company goals.
• Cost Optimization - Implementing cost-effective cloud infrastructure strategies

C: Behaviours (Attributes)

• Problem-Solving - Ability to troubleshoot complex network and cloud issues.
• Communication - Clear articulation of technical solutions to stakeholders.
• Leadership - Guiding teams in cloud adoption and network optimization.

Strategic Thinking - Aligning cloud solutions with business objectives