Senior Infrastructure Architect
The South African Broadcasting Corporation SABC · Johannesburg, Gauteng
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- To design and implement information systems that support the SABC enterprise infrastructure. architectural solutions in hardware, hosting service and network systems infrastructure
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
DEVELOPMENT AND IMPLEMENTATION OF STRATEGY
- Enabling SABC strategies and objectives into business benefits by implementing effective IT infrastructure systems
- Translating corporate strategies and objectives into initiatives and/or projects
- Implementation of the SABC, Divisional and Business Unit strategy
BUSINESS OPERATIONAL EFFICIENCY
- Complete detail analysis of infrastructure design and security standards
- Execute test plans and also verify proper operation of completed system implementations
- The professional will collect performance data to monitor systems
- The professional will address any issues related to ICT security and performance
- They have to take charge of the software and hardware installations, specification, testing and service transition
- Analyse existing systems to ensure that these systems provide the necessary security
- Ensure that overall system performance meets client expectations.
- Identify the business requirements and will incorporate new hardware, operating systems or connectivity solutions.
- Introduce alternative technologies to improve or enhance SABC information systems to support organizational goals
- Plays an active role in the design and review process of new systems
- Formulate detailed plans to add new systems to the existing core soft- and hardware infrastructure.
- Provide technical direction and support throughout the above process.
- Assess Projects
- They evaluate the new system that has been integrated into the client infrastructure
- Provide feedback to the enterprise and incorporate all gathered information into future integration plans.
GOVERNANCE, RISK AND COMPLIANCE
- Ensure compliance with all relevant SABC and statuary policies and procedures
- Ensure compliance with the SABC risk management framework
- Ensure proactive identification and communication of potential risks in accordance with the SABC risk management framework
- Ensure adherence to safety and health regulations
STAKEHOLDER MANAGEMENT AND CHANGE MANAGEMENT
- Building and maintaining positive relationships with all departmental, business unit, divisional and external stakeholders through frequent communication and feedback sessions business to enable and optimise infrastructure architecture improvements
LEADERSHIP AND PEOPLE MANAGEMENT
- Ability to interact and communicate with all levels of business
INHERENT/MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelors' Degree or National Diploma in Computer Science/ Information Technology NQF Level 7/6
- Relevant professional certification
- Cisco Certified Network Associate CCNA
- Cisco Certified Internetwork Expert CCIE
- Microsoft Certified System Engineer MCSE
- Professional Certification - The Open Group Architecture Framework TOGAF – will be an advantage.
EXPERIENCE
- 5-years' experience of enterprise wide infrastructure design in a corporate environment
- Design, integrate and manage complex infrastructure solutions.
- Initiation and implementation of innovative infrastructure projects
KNOWLEDGE
- Thorough knowledge of system administration, software development, and expertise to solve complex coding issues
- Knowledge and Understanding of Project Management methodologies will be an advantage.
- Knowledge and Understanding of Radio and TV broadcast environment will be an advantage.
Deadline:1st November,2026