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JOB SUMMARY

Coordinate the planning, analysis and design of multi-domain Information Technology solutions to engender a world class and extensible architecture providing platforms for sustainable business capabilities in a fast-paced telecommunications environment. Responsible for the translation of business requirements into set of technical specifications for the selection, design and implementation fit for purpose IT Solutions.

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Strategic & Tactical

• Coordinate the process for translating business requirement into technical specifications and ensuring alignment.
• Coordinate the development and maintenance of the roadmap of IT initiatives to deliver the target architecture for the realization of extant business visions and strategies.

Operational

• Responsible for the design of fit-for-purpose solutions to solve business problems by facilitating design workshops with key stakeholders with strong emphasis on business value, risk and on time to value.
• Guide the evaluation of solution options, ensuring alignment with business objectives and established architecture principles & standards.
• Support the establishment and enforcement of solution architecture principles and standards through the platform of the Architecture Review Board and other architecture governance processes.   Coordinate the activities of the Architecture Review Board.
• Review and recommend IT solution design proposals as prerequisite for solution build and implementation.  Validate compliance to architecture principles at key development checkpoints for solutions in development on the one hand and changes to those in production on the other
• Responsible for business process optimization and integration, covering enterprise application integration and enterprise data integration (EAI & EDI) within both internal and external contexts
• Enable enterprise agility i.e. facilitate quick response to market dynamics and adoption of new Develop and maintain a roadmap of IT initiatives to deliver the target architecture for the realization of extant business visions and strategies.
• Ensure all technical documents related to a project are compiled in accordance with IT Architectural Policy and best practices.
• Support the technology planning team in the definition of processes and frameworks for managing capacity – infrastructure and application licenses.
• Support the technology planning team in the production of capacity plans to proactively meet the demand on the IT organization to ensure that the business is adequately positioned to respond to internal/external demand in a consistently efficient and effective manner.
• Provide technical leadership for the implementation and integration of assigned IT projects.  Own assigned project technical deliverable and ensure delivery to acceptable quality standard
• Facilitate and oversee the definition and testing of interfaces for systems integration within assigned project.
• Perform other duties as assigned by Head, IT Strategy Architecture & Enterprise Solution Development.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE 

• First degree or equivalent in Electrical/Electronic Engineering, Computer Science/Engineering or other numerate science.
• Six (6) to eight (8) work experience, with at least 4 years’ experience as a Solution Integrator or Architect.  Must also have at least 3 years experience in a supervisory role.
• Postgraduate/professional qualifications in related fields will be an added advantage.
• Knowledge of Architecture methodologies, standards, frameworks and tools (TOGAF, ZACHMAN, UML,  etc)
• Experienced in working with diverse teams of 5 or more people in dynamic and rapidly changing environments.
• Experience in multiple, diverse technology environments and domains including technical infrastructure, application development/management, middleware, database management, and operations.
• Understanding of telecommunication business and technology model/architecture.
• Understanding and experience across the solution implementation lifecycle.
• Experience in planning, building and running telecom BSS/OSS and related platforms are an added advantage.
• Very good conceptual and analytical thinking.
• Excellent Verbal, Interpersonal, presentation and communication skills.

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Job Summary

Hands-on Expert to take charge of the entire lifecycle of our mission-critical Linux, Unix, Storage, Backup, and Virtualization infrastructure. This role is pivotal in delivering the carrier-grade (99.999%) reliability, performance, and agility required to host Virtualized Network Functions (VNFs), business support systems (BSS/OSS), and customer-facing applications. We need a proactive problem-solver who thrives in a fast-paced environment and has a deep technical background. 

Roles and Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership

• Evaluate and select new technologies, managing vendor relationships and contract negotiations to ensure value and performance.
• Oversee the evolution from traditional siloed infrastructure towards a modern, automated, and software-defined platform.
• Own the infrastructure lifecycle, including capacity planning, technology refresh cycles, and the annual hardware, software, and support budget.

Operational Excellence & Management:

• Ensure all infrastructure systems' availability, performance, and security meet or exceeding defined SLAs for internal and external customers.
• Lead the quick response to incidents, driving restoration of service and conducting thorough post-incident reviews to prevent recurrence.
• Champion a culture of automation, continuous improvement, and operational efficiency within the team.

Team Leadership & Development:

• Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing team of systems, storage, and virtualization engineers.
• Manage team workload, prioritize projects, and allocate resources effectively to meet strategic objectives.
• Foster a collaborative environment encouraging innovation, knowledge sharing, and professional growth.

Linux & Unix Systems Management

• Set up, administer, maintain, and optimize a large, heterogeneous environment of Linux (RHEL & SUSE) and Unix (HPUX) systems.
• Perform advanced system tuning, kernel parameter optimization, and performance analysis to ensure maximum uptime and efficiency.
• Develop, implement, and manage system automation using scripting (Bash, Python) and configuration management tools (Ansible, Puppet, Chef).
• Lead the design and implementation of high-availability (HA) and disaster recovery (DR) solutions, including clustering and load balancing.
• Manage security hardening, patching, and compliance in accordance with industry best practices and internal policies.

Storage Infrastructure

• Design, manage, and support enterprise-scale storage systems (e.g., Dell EMC PowerStore, Huawei Ocean Store Storage).
• Configure and troubleshoot multi-protocol storage environments, including SAN (Fibre Channel, iSCSI), NAS (NFS, CIFS/SMB), and Object Storage.
• Design, configure and manage Fibre Channel SAN Switches (Dell and Huawei Brocade switches).
• Implement and manage storage replication, snapshots, and backup/restore strategies to ensure data integrity and availability.
• Perform capacity planning, performance monitoring, and troubleshooting complex storage-related issues.
• Collaborate with database and application teams to provision and optimize storage for performance-critical workloads.

Backup & Recovery Governance:

• Own the end-to-end backup and recovery strategy, managing enterprise-grade software like Commvault, NetBackup and Veeam.
• Own the corporate backup and recovery strategy, define and rigorously test Recovery Time Objectives (RTO) and RPOs for all critical data sets, ensuring compliance with business continuity plans.

Virtualization Platforms:

• Manage and evolve the large-scale virtualization environment (VMware vSphere, HyperV, Red Hat OpenShift Virtualization, Kubernetes and Docker containers), ensuring optimal resource utilization and performance.
• Provide a stable and efficient platform for hosting legacy applications and modern VNFs.

Automation & Infrastructure as Code (IaC)

• Champion automation efforts to streamline provisioning, configuration, and operational tasks.
• Develop and maintain Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using tools like Terraform or CloudFormation.
• Create and maintain comprehensive documentation for systems, procedures, and architectures.

Strategy & Collaboration

• Serve as a top-tier escalation point for resolving critical infrastructure incidents and problems.
• Evaluate new technologies and make recommendations for continuous improvement of the infrastructure landscape.
• Provide mentorship and technical guidance to junior team members.
• Collaborate closely with Network, Security, and Application Development teams to deliver integrated solutions.

Required Qualifications & Skills

• Experience - 7+ years combined Telecom/IT/applications of progressive experience designing, building, and managing enterprise-level Linux/Unix, storage and backup infrastructure.
• Operating Systems - Expert-level knowledge of Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL), SUSE, vSphere, vCenter, OpenShift, K8 and HP UX.
• Storage - Deep, hands-on experience with enterprise SAN/NAS, DAS, NFS, and Brocade switch technologies from vendors like Dell EMC and Huawei. Fibre Channel networking and data replication technologies.
• Backup - In-depth knowledge of enterprise backup software, architecture, and best practices. Commvault for backup, disaster recovery and business continuity
• Scripting & Automation - Proficiency in at least one scripting language (Bash, Python) and one configuration management tool (Ansible strongly preferred).
• Networking - Strong understanding of TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, and network services related to server and storage connectivity.
• High Availability - Proven experience with clustering, load balancing, and disaster recovery methodologies.
• Leadership - Proven experience in technical leadership, mentoring, and project management. Ability to lead major incidents and post-mortem reviews.
• Security Mindset - Thorough understanding of system security principles and hardening techniques.
• Problem-Solving - Excellent analytical and troubleshooting skills with the ability to resolve complex technical issues.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with virtualization (private cloud) platforms (VMware, OpenShift, HyperV) and hybrid infrastructure models (Azure & AWS).
• Experience with container orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes - K8S) and its storage (CSI) and networking (CNI) integrations.
• Familiarity with monitoring tools (ManageEngine, Splunk, Grafana, Zabbix, etc).
• Relevant certifications (RHCE, SUSE SCA, VCP-DCV, VCP-NV, CCNA, AWS/Azure Solutions Architect, Dell EMC PowerStore/Huawei Ocean Store Storage Professional). Commvault Certified Engineer/Professional/Master