Job Description
Hello Future Virtualisation Technical ArchitectWelcome to FNB, the home of the #changeables. We design for the shapeshifters and deliver products and services that make us incredibly proud of people that make it happen.
As part of our talent team, you will be surrounded by unique talents, diverse minds, and an adaptable environment that lives up to the promise of staying curious. Now’s the time to imagine your potential in a team where experts come together and ignite effective change.
Step into a role where your expertise truly matters. We are building the foundations that power innovation. You will join a team of exceptional talent, diverse thinkers, and curious minds, all working together to deliver meaningful change. Here, your skills will grow, your ideas will be heard, and your impact will be felt from day one.
The Opportunity
We are searching for a Technical Architect to design, implement, and elevate our Virtualisation Infrastructure across on-premise and hybrid cloud environments. This is your chance to architect solutions at scale, influence strategic decisions, and work alongside some of the sharpest engineering and technical support teams in the industry.
The Opportunity
We are searching for a Technical Architect to design, implement, and elevate our Virtualisation Infrastructure across on-premise and hybrid cloud environments. This is your chance to architect solutions at scale, influence strategic decisions, and work alongside some of the sharpest engineering and technical support teams in the industry.
Role summary and requirements:
Lead with Design and Innovation
- Architect world-class Virtualisation infrastructure that delivers on performance, scalability, and reliability.
- Translate business goals into cutting-edge technical solutions, backed by solid capacity planning and performance alignment.
- Stay ahead of the curve by evaluating new technologies and shaping their adoption.
- Own the design standards, from hardware and software inventory to future-ready architecture.
- Represent platform priorities in major projects, ensuring the right balance of performance, cost, and sustainability.
- Guide strategic initiatives and governance to keep our technology roadmap sharp and future proof.
Be the Expert Everyone Turns To
- Serve as the go-to authority for VMware, Red Hat OpenShift Virtualisation Engine, and other leading Virtualisation platforms.
- Oversee multi-site Virtualisation environments with precision, from provisioning to performance tuning. Tackle complex challenges head-on, leading incident resolution and implementing proactive measures to keep downtime close to zero.
- Anticipate and resolve capacity and performance risks before they become roadblocks.
Drive Operational Excellence
- Ensure every element of the Virtualisation stack is monitored, managed, and optimized for efficiency.
- Champion continuous improvement from smarter deployments to better user experiences.
- Establish strong feedback loops that turn incidents into lasting solutions.
Keep the Knowledge Flowing
- Build and maintain gold-standard documentation for architecture, processes, and configurations.
- Provide insightful performance, capacity, and utilization reports to inform smarter decisions.
- Help enforce policies that protect and standardize systems across the enterprise.
What You Bring
- A degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or equivalent real-world expertise.
- Proven experience architecting and optimizing Virtualisation in hybrid cloud environments.
- Deep mastery of VMware, Red Hat OpenShift, KVM, or other similar technologies, plus solid compute, networking, storage, and security skills.
- Strong capabilities in capacity planning, performance design, and budget inputs.
- Exceptional leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
- Experience with 24/7 operations and managing geographically dispersed teams.
- Familiarity with DevSecOps practices is a plus since you will be working in a platform services-focused environment.
Why You Will Love It Here
- This is more than a technical role. It is a chance to shape how our business delivers value in a hybrid cloud world. You will have the trust, resources, and support to push boundaries and the satisfaction of seeing your work directly drive business success.
Are you interested to take the step? We look forward to engaging with you further. Apply now!
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Are you interested to take the step? We look forward to engaging with you further. Apply now!
Job Details
Take note that applications will not be accepted on the below date and onwards, kindly submit applications ahead of the closing date indicated below.
26/08/25
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