You will evaluate market trends, establish overarching design strategies, and design resilient, secure, and compliant cloud and hybrid solutions. In this technical leadership role, you will work closely with engineering teams and business stakeholders to maintain an infrastructure that is both high-performing and strategically aligned with our long-term organizational objectives.
Oversee and execute critical tasks, including but not limited to the development and implementation of strategic initiatives, ensuring alignment with organizational goals. Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to streamline operations, enhance productivity, and drive measurable results. Maintain rigorous adherence to compliance standards, industry regulations, and internal policies while fostering a culture of accountability and continuous improvement. Prepare comprehensive reports, analyze performance metrics, and present actionable insights to senior leadership to inform data-driven decision-making. Serve as a liaison between departments, resolving conflicts, and facilitating seamless communication to optimize workflow efficiency. Additionally, mentor team members, identify skill gaps, and provide targeted training to enhance overall team capabilities and individual professional growth.
Designs and implements robust cloud infrastructure solutions while developing forward-thinking strategies to optimize performance, security, and scalability across hybrid and multi-cloud environments. Collaborates with cross-functional teams to evaluate organizational needs, recommend cutting-edge technologies, and ensure seamless integration with existing systems. Establishes governance frameworks, cost-management protocols, and compliance measures to uphold industry standards and regulatory requirements. Leads the migration of legacy systems to the cloud, minimizing downtime and maximizing efficiency through meticulous planning and execution. Provides expert guidance to stakeholders on cloud best practices, risk mitigation, and innovation opportunities to drive digital transformation and business growth. Requires proficiency in cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or GCP, along with expertise in infrastructure as code, DevOps practices, and CI/CD pipelines. Must possess strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills to articulate complex technical concepts clearly and influence decision-making at all levels.
Architect, deploy, and manage robust, scalable cloud infrastructure to spearhead Vennote’s cloud-first strategy, overseeing its entire lifecycle from conceptualization through to execution.
Component Design: Develop and implement all necessary components to ensure effective cloud computing operations, encompassing cloud adoption strategies, application architecture, governance, and oversight mechanisms.
Application Lifecycle Management: Provide strategic oversight for application architecture within cloud environments while spearheading initiatives to refactor, migrate, or replace outdated legacy applications with cutting-edge cloud-native solutions.
Standardized automation processes are implemented to provision repetitive cloud services through either internal automation tools or external provider processes, thereby ensuring strict adherence to organizational control.
Infrastructure Governance, Risk, and Security involves establishing and enforcing policies, procedures, and standards to ensure the integrity, confidentiality, and availability of organizational systems and data. This role requires evaluating risks, implementing security measures, and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements. Responsibilities include overseeing governance frameworks, conducting risk assessments, and managing security incidents. The position demands a thorough understanding of cybersecurity best practices, regulatory frameworks, and risk management methodologies to safeguard critical infrastructure against evolving threats.
Design and implement a cutting-edge, all-encompassing governance framework to oversee and regulate enterprise cloud utilization effectively.
Ensure adherence to industry regulatory standards, compliance mandates, and internal security policies across all infrastructure and cloud solutions.
Proactively assess and mitigate risks associated with cloud and infrastructure services by developing and sustaining a comprehensive risk-mitigation-mapping matrix to ensure uninterrupted business operations.
Operational control involves developing a robust framework of enterprise management processes, tools, procedures, and integrations to maintain effective oversight and governance of operational systems.
Conducting thorough assessments of emerging technologies and fostering innovative solutions to enhance organizational capabilities is a key responsibility. This role involves analyzing current systems, identifying gaps, and recommending advancements to drive efficiency and competitive advantage. Strong analytical skills, a forward-thinking mindset, and proficiency in evaluating technological trends are essential. Additionally, the position requires collaborating with cross-functional teams to implement and integrate cutting-edge tools and methodologies effectively.
Market & Trend Analysis: You will systematically assess emerging technologies, market experiences, and IT advancements to determine their potential influence on business expansion.
Deliver expert technical solutions, define comprehensive design strategies, and propose hardware and software recommendations to address intricate technical challenges.
Plan, develop, and optimize infrastructure support processes in strict alignment with established industry best practices.
We seek candidates with a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field, complemented by at least three years of hands-on experience in a comparable position. The ideal applicant will demonstrate strong analytical skills, exceptional attention to detail, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment. Additionally, proficiency in industry-specific software and tools, along with excellent communication and organizational abilities, is required. Responsibilities include managing multiple projects, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and ensuring adherence to deadlines and quality standards.
With a decade of hands-on expertise in IT infrastructure design, intricate system integration, and enterprise-level cloud management, you bring substantial experience to the role.
Delivers robust, scalable infrastructure solutions through extensive experience in designing, integrating, and managing intricate systems within hybrid and multi-cloud environments, with a demonstrated ability to ensure high availability.
Proven expertise in cloud system architecture, infrastructure deployment, application development methodologies, and foundational cloud principles is essential.
Accomplished professionals must showcase a proven capacity to swiftly grasp the operational mechanics, innovative potential, and commercial advantages of emerging and transformative technologies.
Strong written and oral communication abilities are essential, demonstrated by effectively conveying intricate technical details in accessible language for non-technical audiences.
Please forward your detailed curriculum vitae to recruiting@vennote.com, ensuring the subject line includes “Senior IT Infrastructure Architect.”
Qualifications
BA/BSc/HND
Experience Required
8 - 10 years
