Solution Architect (IT08)
University of the Witwatersrand · Johannesburg, Gauteng
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Solution Architecture
- Design end-to-end solution architectures for ICT projects.
- Produce high-quality architecture deliverables including:
- Solution Architecture Documents
- Integration Architecture
- Infrastructure Architecture
- Security Architecture
- Application Landscape Models
- Data Flow Diagrams
- Ensure solutions align with Enterprise Architecture standards and principles.
Architecture Governance
- Present solution designs to the Enterprise Architecture Review Group EARG.
- Ensure projects comply with ICT governance processes.
- Review technical designs and recommend improvements.
- Identify architecture risks and mitigation strategies.
- Support technology standards and reference architectures.
Business Engagement
- Work with business stakeholders to understand business capabilities and requirements.
- Translate business requirements into technology solutions.
- Facilitate architecture workshops.
- Provide architecture guidance throughout the project lifecycle.
Integration & Data Architecture
- Design secure system integrations.
- Promote APIfirst integration patterns.
- Ensure data governance principles are followed.
- Support identity management, SSO and API security.
Technology Leadership
- Evaluate emerging technologies.
- Provide recommendations on cloud adoption, AI, integration platforms and enterprise applications.
- Promote reuse of enterprise capabilities and shared services.
- Reduce technology duplication.
Security & Risk
Ensure solutions comply with
- Cybersecurity standards
- Privacy legislation POPIA
- ICT Security Policies
- Disaster Recovery requirements
- Identify architecture risks before implementation.
Project Support
- Participate throughout project delivery.
- Support procurement evaluations.
- Review vendor proposals.
- Assist project teams during implementation.
- Verify solution implementation against approved architecture.
Requirements
- Relevant degree e.g. BCOM IT or BSc Comp Science
- Minimum 3 yrs' experience in Solution Architecture, 5 yrs or more preferred
- Knowledge of Architecture Methodologies, Standards, Practices, Governance, Reference PatternsStrong Business/Industry knowledge and familiar with Industry IT Solutions
- One or more of the following is desirable:
- TOGAF Certified
- Microsoft Azure Solutions Architect
- AWS Solutions Architect
- Google Cloud Professional Architect
- ITIL
- COBIT
- ArchiMate
- Security certifications