Detailed description<\/p>\n
The successful candidate will be responsible for the following key performance areas:<\/p>\n
\tResearch and recommend emerging and fit-for-purpose infrastructure (servers, mainframe, storage, etc.) solutions and participate in the procurement of such solutions aligned to the business strategy.
\n\tDefine and evolve the SARB Group’s cloud architecture in alignment with the to-be architecture.
\n\tPlan and develop cloud architecture blueprints and roadmaps for cloud solutions in alignment with industry best practices and standards.
\n\tOversee the implementation of cloud infrastructure designs and ensure alignment with industry best practices and standards.
\n\tProvide expert guidance on cloud adoption and cloud cost management strategies.
\n\tOversee the management of the cloud technology life cycle.
\n\tLead the design of cloud native solutions.
\n\tImplement and maintain the governance and security model for the cloud as developed by the Cyber and Information Security Unit.
\n\tDevelop, maintain and document technical standards, procedures, user guides,\u00a0standard operating procedures (SOPs), instructional documents and so forth relating to the cloud infrastructure solutions.
\n\tCollaborate and engage with internal and external stakeholders to ensure the functionality of the deployed cloud infrastructure solutions and technologies.
\n\tIdentify, address and remediate risks in the cloud environment as identified by auditors and governance-related assessments.
\n\tStay abreast of new developments in cloud architectures and technologies.
\n\tProvide cloud architectural expertise as part of\u00a0information and communications technology (ICT) infrastructure projects and participate in other SARB Group projects to contribute towards business objectives.
\n\tTake responsibility for infrastructure capacity planning, disaster recovery and resource allocation to ensure optimal performance, continuity and scalability.<\/p>\n
Job requirements<\/p>\n
To be considered for this position, candidates must be in possession of:<\/p>\n
\ta minimum of a Honours degree (NQF 8) in IT, computer science or an equivalent qualification;
\n\tTOGAF certification;
\n\tITIL v3\/4 and COBIT 2019 will be an added advantage;
\n\tAWS Certified Solutions Architect;
\n\tMicrosoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect;
\n\tVMware Certified Professional (VCP) will be an added advantage;
\n\tCertified Cloud Security Professional (CCSP) will be an added advantage; and\u00a0
\n\ta minimum of 8\u201310 years\u2019 experience in cloud infrastructure architecture with a strong track record of designing and implementing cloud infrastructure solutions in enterprise organisations.<\/p>\n
Additional requirements include:<\/p>\n
\tknowledge and skill in:
\n\tindustry, organisational and business awareness;
\n\tquality assurance; and
\n\tcontinued learning and\/or professional development;
\n\texcellent technical knowledge of cloud services;
\n\tcontinuous improvement of cloud services;
\n\tcomprehensive hands-on cloud services troubleshooting experience;
\n\tability to read and understand technical manuals, procedural documentation and\u00a0original equipment manufacturer (OEM)\u00a0guides;
\n\tliaising with external services providers for purposes of product and technology review and coordinating vendor presentations where relevant; and
\n\tunderstanding of critical IT processes (incident, configuration and change management) and other technical procedures.<\/p>\n
go to method of application \u00bb<\/p>\n
Apply via company website ( https:\/\/www.resbank.co.za ) or<\/p>\n
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