Solution Architect (IT08) at University of the Witwatersrand

Key Responsibilities:

Solution Architecture:

• Design end-to-end solution architectures for ICT projects.
• Produce high-quality architecture deliverables including:
• Solution Architecture Documents
• Integration Architecture
• Infrastructure Architecture
• Security Architecture
• Application Landscape Models
• Data Flow Diagrams
• Ensure solutions align with Enterprise Architecture standards and principles.

Architecture Governance:

• Present solution designs to the Enterprise Architecture Review Group (EARG).
• Ensure projects comply with ICT governance processes.
• Review technical designs and recommend improvements.
• Identify architecture risks and mitigation strategies.
• Support technology standards and reference architectures.

Business Engagement:

• Work with business stakeholders to understand business capabilities and requirements.
• Translate business requirements into technology solutions.
• Facilitate architecture workshops.
• Provide architecture guidance throughout the project lifecycle.

Integration & Data Architecture:

• Design secure system integrations. 
• Promote APIfirst integration patterns. 
• Ensure data governance principles are followed. 
• Support identity management, SSO and API security.

Technology Leadership:

• Evaluate emerging technologies. 
• Provide recommendations on cloud adoption, AI, integration platforms and enterprise applications. 
• Promote reuse of enterprise capabilities and shared services. 
• Reduce technology duplication.

Security & Risk:

Ensure solutions comply with:

• Cybersecurity standards
• Privacy legislation (POPIA)
• ICT Security Policies
• Disaster Recovery requirements
• Identify architecture risks before implementation.

Project Support:

• Participate throughout project delivery.
• Support procurement evaluations.
• Review vendor proposals.
• Assist project teams during implementation.
• Verify solution implementation against approved architecture.

Requirements: 

• Relevant degree (e.g. BCOM IT or BSc Comp Science) 
• Minimum 3 yrs’ experience in Solution Architecture, 5 yrs or more preferred
• Knowledge of Architecture Methodologies, Standards, Practices, Governance, Reference PatternsStrong Business/Industry knowledge and familiar with Industry IT Solutions
• One or more of the following is desirable:
• TOGAF Certified
• Microsoft Azure Solutions Architect
• AWS Solutions Architect
• Google Cloud Professional Architect
• ITIL
• COBIT
• ArchiMate
• Security certifications