WiL_Specialist: IT Infrastructure
- Centurion, Gauteng
- Permanent
- Full-time
Plan - plan solutions to meet organisational needs
Funding - provide context and inputs for funding requests
Design - design appropriate solutions aligned with architectural principles
Implement - proof, test and roll-out workable solutions to satisfy needs
Maintain - maintain implemented solutions to retain optimal health status
Monitor - measure performance and capacity of solution aligned to SLAs
Adopt - change solutions to accommodate business demands
Risks - record, inform and act on potential risks
Renew - refresh technologies and designs to stay abreast and improve solution
Dispose - turn-down solutions not in use for repurposing or scrap
Efficiency - build efficiencies into solutions to minimise waste and promote sustainable initiatives
- Manage outsourced services, SLA's, resources and governance.
- Manage and oversee the use of physical or virtual IT infrastructure core assets, components and peripheries such as end user devices, servers, networks, storage, cloud and IT infrastructure services.
- Ensure that the security and integrity of the organization's IT infrastructure are adhere to.
- Ensure valid IT infrastructure license entitlements for services are in use.
- Support the organisation in IT automation, transformation and innovation processes.
- Provide leadership and guidance to the IT infrastructure teams (internal and external).
- Conduct regular assessments of the IT infrastructure to identify areas for improvement.
- Lead verification of IT Infrastructure assets and ensure IT asset register is up to date.
- Assist and comply with audit activities related to IT infrastructure.
- Develop and maintain documentation for IT infrastructure processes and procedures.
- Take part in and adhere to procurement and financial business principles and processes when required.
- Comply with relevant IT governance policies, procedures and structures.
- Collaborate with other IT teams to ensure seamless integration of IT solutions.
- Manage vendor relationships and contracts related to IT infrastructure.
- Participate in disaster recovery planning and implementation.
- Embrace and evaluate new IT infrastructure technologies to enhance business and customer experience.
- Report on IT infrastructure health, services, risks, projects and initiatives.
- Provide leadership to ensure that all IT infrastructure initiatives stay aligned with the organization's strategic objectives.
IT infrastructure design and implementation; Problem-solving; Analytical; Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities; Leadership and team management; Communication and interpersonal; IT security best practices; Cloud computing and virtualization technologiesCompetencies (Behaviour):
Acting decisively and swiftly; Managing risk; Sharing information; Testing, analysis and troubleshooting; Positive attitudeCertifications
- None
- NQF 6: 3 year Diploma/ National Diploma
- 2 Years relevant experience
- NQF 6/7: Relevant IT Degree/ Diploma
- 2-3 Years relevant experience
- Relevant qualification in Computer Science or Engineering, or Information Technology.
- Any experience in an IT Infrastructure role, experience in IT or experience in a telecommunications environment will be advantageous.
- Strong knowledge of IT infrastructure design and implementation.
- Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
- Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities.
- Strong leadership and team management skills.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Knowledge of IT security best practices.
- Experience with cloud computing and virtualization technologies.
- Prepared to travel nationally and internationally.
- None
- IT EXCO and Extended leadership
- IT Staff
- Business Unit stakeholders
- Program and Project Management
- System Integration vendors
- External Vendors, Suppliers and Consultants
- Auditors
- Procurement
- Finance Business Partners
- Capital Investment
- IT Asset Management
- External relations