Job requisition id: R22569
Job DescriptionThe function of an Infrastructure Architect is to analyse infrastructure requirements for projects and operational initiatives, based on approved Solutions Architecture designs, and to create efficient, cost-effective and resilient infrastructure architecture designs, based on best-practice, industry and FirstRand Group standards.
To ensure that all systems are working at optimal levels and support the development of new technologies and system requirements in order to continuously enhance service delivery.
Hello future Infrastructure Architect. Welcome to FNB, the home of the #changeables. We design for the shapeshifters and deliver products and services that make us incredibly proud of people that make it happen.
As part of our Core Banking Team, you will be surrounded by unique talents, diverse minds, and an adaptable environment that lives up to the promise of staying curious. Now's the time to imagine your potential in a team where experts come together and ignite effective change.
Are you someone who can:Analyse and Design of existing environments and maintain or create the appropriate infrastructure architecture designs and architecture documentation retrospectively.Analyse Solutions Architecture designs and create the appropriate infrastructure architecture designs to support the solution.Analyse existing infrastructure components with the perspective of modernization and/or integration into FirstRand capabilities, and create proposals based on required changes.Technology Competencies required:Infrastructure OperationsNetworks (LAN/WAN, Firewalls, Cisco, F5)Virtualization (VMWare, PowerVM)Databases (Oracle, SQL, Postgres)Security (OID, LDAP, Encryption, Active Directory)Operating Systems (Linux, AIX, Windows)Application Servers (.NET, Weblogic, Tomcat, JBoss)Integration (Kubernetes, APIs, EFT, etc)Familiar with Cloud (Azure, AWS)CollaborationThe architect will be required to collaborate with the Architecture, Project Management and Operational communities to create required design diagrams as well as supporting documentation for each requirement.Required to attend meetings and planning sessions in the capacity of an infrastructure architecture SME to give guidance and suggestions that best fit the environment for the requirement, but also ensuring a holistic fit into embedded infrastructure architecture patterns.Attend operational and development sessions to ensure changes to the infrastructure align with established architectural patterns.Attend FirstRand Group infrastructure architecture sessions to ensure alignment of WesBank Infrastructure landscape.Align WesBank Infrastructure landscape with FirstRand Group Baseline Standards.Key challengesManaging the existing estate from an architectural perspective within an ever-changing landscape both within WesBank and the greater FirstRand Group.Defining infrastructure architecture that integrates with cloud providers.Creating resilient, efficient, and secure infrastructure design.Manager Key relationships with:IT Infrastructure Operations:WesBank infrastructure is the business enabler to achieve business objectives goals and strategy. The infrastructure architect should work closely with IT Infrastructure Operations to achieve successful architecture alignment and implementation within WesBank's IT infrastructure.WesBank Architecture:The Enterprise, Solutions, Data and security architecture community are important relationships as alignment with these disciplines is always required.FirstRand Stakeholders:Relationships with Infrastructure and Operations in FirstRand both on an architectural and operational level are key to success in delivering sound designs and ensuring suitability and sustainability of the infrastructure.Job DetailsTake note that applications will not be accepted on the below date and onwards, kindly submit applications ahead of the closing date indicated below. All appointments will be made in line with FirstRand Group's Employment Equity plan. The Bank supports the recruitment and advancement of individuals with disabilities. In order for us to fulfill this purpose, candidates can disclose their disability information on a voluntary basis. The Bank will keep this information confidential unless we are required by law to disclose this information to other parties.
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