Cloud Infrastructure Solutions Architect - Illovo / Contract - R850 PH

In brief

**Overview** This document outlines a Cloud Infrastructure Solutions Architect contract role located in Illovo, Johannesburg, offering a rate of R850 per hour (negotiable). The position is a 12-month contract with E-Merge, a specialist IT recruitment agency. The role seeks an individual capable of designing scalable, secure, and future-ready IT solutions and guiding teams through digital transformation journeys, with a particular focus on cloud initiatives. **What you will do** * Designing enterprise-grade solutions that align with business goals and technical requirements. * Working closely with Sales Teams, Enterprise Architects, and Clients to understand needs, challenges, and opportunities. * Turning ideas into detailed technical specifications, roadmaps, and implementation plans. * Identifying gaps in existing architectures and recommending smarter, more efficient solutions. * Leading cloud transformation initiatives, including migrations from on-premise environments to Azure. * Creating project schedules, test plans, documentation, and technical guidelines. * Helping development teams navigate complex technical challenges. * Ensuring solutions are secure, scalable, resilient, and ready for tomorrow. **Requirements (from the original advert)** * **Qualifications:** * Bachelor's Degree in Information Systems, Informatics, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field * Honours or Master's Degree (would be a major plus) * Microsoft Azure Solutions Architect Expert certification (or close to completing it) * TOGAF or Zachman certification (even better) * **Experience:** * 10+ years of industry experience * 3+ years in Solution Design or Architecture roles * Software Development experience (is a bonus) * Experience moving organisations from on-premises environments to the cloud. * **Technical Knowledge (Technical Toolbox):** * Microsoft Azure & Microsoft 36 * Cloud Architecture & Migration Strategies * Networking (TCP/IP, DNS, Routing, Switching) * Identity & Access Management (OAuth, OpenID, SAML, PKI) * Security & Application Firewalls * Database Design & Architecture * Business Continuity & Disaster Recovery * Windows, Linux, macOS, iOS & Android * AWS and Google Cloud knowledge (is a nice bonus) **Who should apply** This role is suitable for a professional who can visualize solutions for complex IT landscapes, connect business objectives with innovative technology, and translate conceptual ideas into practical implementation plans. The ideal candidate is a Solutions Architect focused on designing scalable, secure, and future-ready solutions, and capable of guiding teams through digital transformation journeys. **Deadline** Not specified **Reference** Original posting: https://www.jobmail.co.za/jobs/it-computer/other-it-computer/south-africa/cloud-infrastructure-solutions-architect-illovo-contract-r850-ph-id-7512896 Source: jobmail

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• At least 10 years of experience.

• AWS
• Azure
• Google Cloud
• Linux

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