Senior Solution Architect (Enterprise Cloud Architect)
• Qualifications:
o Matric and relevant bachelor’s degree/diplomas/IT Certifications:
Cloud computing related certifications
3-year Degree/Diploma related to Information Technology from a recognized tertiary institution

• Experience & Skills:
A minimum of 7 years of related experience in IT, with at least three years in enterprise cloud design & implementation.

Enterprise Architecture & Business needs analysis
o Understanding & use of business language
o Service roadmap development (SOA)
o Understanding of EA practice, code & methods
Cloud design, migration & implementations
o Develop enterprise level designs
o Consider & address migration challenges
o Adept at implementing cloud technology
Mobile app development & management
o Develop designs to include multi-channel approach
o Cohesive & cost effective mind-set
Application/Data integration & analysis
o Develop designs with seamless integration
o Design for hybrid environment
o Combined BI/Cloud skill sets
Contract & vendor negotiation
o Cloud language & knowledge of market vendors
o Negotiation of appropriate SLAs to meet business demands
o Interpretation of vendor fine print in contracts (risk identification & mitigation)
Security & Compliance
o Understanding of security protocols/frameworks
o Understanding of mandates/regulations (King/POPI etc.)
? Business & financial
o Business case inputs for cloud deployment
o Develop metrics to measure business performance
o Champion to ensure enterprise success
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? Technical
o Define/transfer cloud knowledge for in-house (Hybrid) clouds
o Deep understanding of Virtualization, Cloud computing stack: IAAS, SAAS, PAAS, Storage, Database, Information, Process, Application, Integration, Security, Management, Testing-as-a-service. etc., Network, Internet, B2B, M2M, B2C, IoT, Orchestration, Brokering etc.