Manager IT Architecture

Manager - IT Infrastructure Architecture is responsible to oversee the design, implementation, and management of IT infrastructure. This role involves developing designs for both on-premise and cloud environments to build robust, scalable, and efficient systems to enhance IT services availability and reliability. 

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the Infrastructure Architecture deign design and implementation of IT infrastructure, including both on-premise and cloud-based solutions.
• Review, suggest improvement and approve IT systems designs, in alignment with various functional architects while making sure it’s in compliance with company Infrastructure Architecture standards.
• Lead the Infrastructure architecture team to identify and create repeatable architecture pattern, in alignment with IT Information security and enterprise architecture standards.
• Develop strategies for the seamless integration of cloud services with existing on-premise infrastructure.
• Manage and mentor a team of IT infrastructure architects and IT professionals, fostering a collaborative and high-performance work environment.
• Ensure all IT infrastructure designs adheres to security standards and compliance.
• Collaborate with vendors and service providers to align and formulate solutions to meet specific company requirements with IT infrastructure services.
• Collaborate with vendors and service providers to understand the various licensing models and formulate an optimized model/agreement for the company.
• Work closely with Demand Management and develop scope of work with optimised budgets for IT infrastructure based on approved business demands.
• Identify opportunities for improvements in IT infrastructure and implement best practices.

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field. Master's degree preferred.

Experience

• 15 + years of experience in IT infrastructure management with at least 3 years in a leadership role.

Certifications

• Relevant certifications such as Microsoft Certified- Infrastructure Solutions Expert, Azure Solutions Architect, AWS Certified - Solutions Architect, Cisco CCNP, VMware Certified Professional - Data Center Virtualization etc.
• Understanding of architecture framework and preferably certified in TOGAF