Solutions Architect, Johannesburg

Our client has a senior position available for a Solutions Architect.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Software Engineering or related field.
• Current Cisco Network or other UCC certifications.
• Fluent in country-of-origin language and English- French and Arabic would be advantageous.
• 10+ years’ experience in network administration or information technology systems.
• Prior professional services or a consulting background.
• Worked across diverse cultures and geographies advantageous
• Proven record of business improvement and strategy development.
• Willingness to travel locally and internationally.

KPAs:

• Provide input to the strategic direction of technology investments to assist in the development of the enterprise architecture.
• Review, interpret and respond to detailed business requirements specifications.
• Translate business requirements into technical architecture specifications and models.
• Work with cross functional teams to deliver solutions for the customer implemented in the most efficient manner while ensuring the solution is complete and operable.
• Occasionally participate in the supplier selection process.
• Review new and existing solutions design projects and procurement plans for compliance with architectural plans.
• Work collaboratively with a global team to create and execute research into the feasibility of emerging Solutions trends.
• Translate the customer requirements into working solutions.
• Develop business cases to understand costs, risk and benefits of solutions.