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Infrastructure Architect

Paracon

  • R Undisclosed
  • Permanent Specialist position
  • Stellenbosch
  • Posted 18 Sep 2025 by Paracon
  • Expires in 34 days
  • Job 2622627 - Ref 306769739807248
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About the position


Our client is looking for an experienced Infrastructure Architect to lead the design, implementation, and optimization of enterprise IT infrastructure. This role will see you shaping the infrastructure strategy, engaging with vendors and partners, and ensuring technology solutions align with business needs.



Key Responsibilities


  • Develop and maintain infrastructure strategies, roadmaps, and governance frameworks.

  • Translate business requirements into secure, scalable, and cost-effective infrastructure solutions.

  • Lead end-to-end implementation of complex IT projects across cloud and on-premises environments.

  • Oversee architecture reviews, technical documentation, and compliance standards.

  • Partner with vendors, suppliers, and internal stakeholders on design and delivery.

  • Act as a senior escalation point for critical technical issues and mentor across teams.


Skills & Experience Required


  • 5+ years ICT experience with at least 3+ years in enterprise infrastructure design and delivery.

  • Strong knowledge of:

  • Microsoft Windows & Azure

  • AWS

  • Active Directory, Group Policy, Intune, Identity & Access Management

  • Microsoft 365 (Teams, Power BI, Power Platform, O365)

  • Networking (DHCP, DNS, TCP/IP, Routing, Switching)

  • Endpoint security and compliance

  • Hands-on experience with:

  • SCCM (design, configuration, troubleshooting)

  • Scripting (PowerShell, Python, Bash, JavaScript)

  • Virtual Desktop Technologies (Azure VDI, AWS Workspaces)

  • Cloud Management Gateways & observability tools (Grafana, PagerDuty, Instana)

  • Relevant IT certifications (Microsoft, AWS).

    Advantageous Skills


    • Degree in IT or related field.

    • Experience with Linux, SQL, AV/Collaboration solutions (Polycom, Cisco, Teams Rooms).

    • Knowledge of automation and infrastructure-as-code (Terraform, Ansible, GitHub).

    • Familiarity with APIs, CI/CD pipelines, and modern DevOps practices.


    What's on Offer


    • Opportunity to lead enterprise-level infrastructure architecture.

    • Work with cutting-edge cloud and hybrid technologies.

    • Be part of a forward-thinking IT strategy team with exposure to executive stakeholders.

    Our client is looking for an experienced Infrastructure Architect to lead the design, implementation, and optimization of enterprise IT infrastructure. This role will see you shaping the infrastructure strategy, engaging with vendors and partners, and ensuring technology solutions align with business needs.

    Key Responsibilities


    • Develop and maintain infrastructure strategies, roadmaps, and governance frameworks.

    • Translate business requirements into secure, scalable, and cost-effective infrastructure solutions.

    • Lead end-to-end implementation of complex IT projects across cloud and on-premises environments.

    • Oversee architecture reviews, technical documentation, and compliance standards.

    • Partner with vendors, suppliers, and internal stakeholders on design and delivery.

    • Act as a senior escalation point for critical technical issues and mentor across teams.


    Skills & Experience Required


    • 5+ years ICT experience with at least 3+ years in enterprise infrastructure design and delivery.

    • Strong knowledge of:

    • Microsoft Windows & Azure

    • AWS

    • Active Directory, Group Policy, Intune, Identity & Access Management

    • Microsoft 365 (Teams, Power BI, Power Platform, O365)

    • Networking (DHCP, DNS, TCP/IP, Routing, Switching)

    • Endpoint security and compliance

  • Hands-on experience with:

  • SCCM (design, configuration, troubleshooting)

  • Scripting (PowerShell, Python, Bash, JavaScript)

  • Virtual Desktop Technologies (Azure VDI, AWS Workspaces)

  • Cloud Management Gateways & observability tools (Grafana, PagerDuty, Instana)

  • Relevant IT certifications (Microsoft, AWS).

    Advantageous Skills


    • Degree in IT or related field.

    • Experience with Linux, SQL, AV/Collaboration solutions (Polycom, Cisco, Teams Rooms).

    • Knowledge of automation and infrastructure-as-code (Terraform, Ansible, GitHub).

    • Familiarity with APIs, CI/CD pipelines, and modern DevOps practices.


    What's on Offer


    • Opportunity to lead enterprise-level infrastructure architecture.

    • Work with cutting-edge cloud and hybrid technologies.

    • Be part of a forward-thinking IT strategy team with exposure to executive stakeholders.

Desired Skills:

  • SCCM
  • Azure
  • Microsoft 365
  • Active Directory
  • AWS
  • Networking
  • Scripting

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Paracon

About the agency

Paracon facilitates the delivery of your business strategy through finding you the top ICT and technology talent. Our reputation, industry leadership and national reach enables us to empower our clients through attracting the ICT talent you need for your permanent and temporary employment workforce solutions. Paracon forms part of the Adcorp Group of Companies, an international parent company to a group of recruitment specialist brands who are engaged in the provision of comprehensive human capital; effective and efficient workforce management styles and skills development services. With ever-changing technology, choose us as your partner in the evolution of ICT talent. Trusted, experienced and dynamic in the way we do ICT talent management. Resourcing • Contracting recruitment: Utilising contractors allows you flexibility in your resourcing solutions. We manage all contract negotiation and administration through our professional and timeous processes. From short-term projects to long-term engagements, moving your business forward. • Permanent recruitment: Permanent placement of ICT professionals, includes full background checks and references. • Recruitment process: We will provide a tailored workforce managed solution, to search, source and identify talent to match the job specifications provided by our clients, Paracon is able to assess CVs via our various recruitment channels. Talent Development Talent Consulting PPM (Portfolio, Program and Project management services)

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