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Solutions Architect

Main Purpose: 
To design, implement and continually improve technology systems through innovation drawn upon their depth of technical and business impact knowledge. The job involves ensuring that projects progress according to time lines and delivering solutions within given time periods. This role will be a Subject Matter Expert within the technical community and will be expected to architect solution by mapping business requirements to reusable end-to-end technology solutions.
 
Job Category: Global Technology SolutionsLocation: Johannesburg 
 
Job Type: Full TimeGrade/Level: ManagerClosing Date: 23/01/2013
 
Line of Service: Internal Firm ServicesAvailable Positions: 1 
Division/Group: Global Technology Solutions
 
Responsibilities/Output:
Duties and responsibilities include:
Key in decision making process for the implementation of new technology systems
Responsible for crafting winning, deliverable solutions according to business requirements
Work with systems administrators and senior management to lead implementation of solutions both software and hardware
With overall solution in mind, the Solutions Architect will research, evaluate, and select technology and infrastructure products, analyze functionality and features, investigate compatibility with the existing environment and recommend final selections
Assess and evaluate new emerging technology and products and works with management and systems administrators to ensure products adheres to established standards and strategic vision
Lead project teams and administrators and work with business units to generate effective and beneficial solutions
Provide technical leadership on projects and on day to day operational and administrative functions
Will oversee the existing systems environment from a technical perspective through ongoing administration and continually improving operation
Perform or assist with any ad-hoc projects and requests as received from management
 
Requirements
Qualification Level: IT related Degree / DiplomaAdditional Qualification Level: n/a
Experience Required: 8 - 10 years
 
Competencies / Skills:
A combination of the following qualifications is desirable:
Bachelors Degree or similar
MCTS / MCITP or similar Microsoft certification
VCP or similar VMware Certification
Project+ / PRINCE2 / PMBOK or similar Project Management certification
Min 10 years IT experience, of which at least 4 years in a position relevant to the role advertised
As Subject Matter Expert, must understand business requirements and give suggestions on how to address challenges
Advanced analysis skills and experience in solution design across multiple technologies and platforms
Deep technical and architectural knowledge on the following Microsoft Products: Microsoft Windows, Client and Server Microsoft System Center products SQL, IIS and Microsoft Clustering Active Directory Forefront Identity Manager SharePoint
Deep technical and architectural knowledge on the following: VMware Virtualisation and related technologies Dell and Cisco server technology EMC SAN technologies Backup Exec and Veeam Backup and Replication or similar
Must have good people skills and possess ability for strategic and critical thinking
Solve complex problems with effective decision making
Ability to lead and motivate technical communities
Effective report writing and ability to gather relevant information to supplement reports and statistical documentation.
Ability to handle high pressure situations
 
Additional
Drivers License Required: Yes
EE Requirements: All Applicants. Preference will be given to Employment Equity Applicants
Travel Required: Sporadic
 
Overtime Required: n/a

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