(1072) End-User Computing Architect – BSTD needed at South African Reserve Bank

Detailed description

The successful candidate will be responsible for the following key performance areas:

• Research and recommend emerging and fit for purpose end-user computing solutions and participate in the procurement of such solutions aligned to the business strategy.
• Define and evolve the SARB Group’s end-user computing in alignment to the to-be architecture.
• Plan and develop end-user computing architecture blueprints and roadmaps for end-user solutions in alignment with industry best practices and standards.
• Oversee the implementation of end-user computing solutions and ensure alignment with defined architecture.
• Provide expert guidance on the adoption of end-user computing solutions.
• Provide expert guidance on cost management strategies for end-user computing solutions.
• Oversee the management of the end-user computing solutions lifecycle.
• Lead the design of end-user computing solutions to ensure alignment with defined architecture.
• Implement and maintain the governance and security model for end-user computing as developed by the Cyber and Information Security Unit.
• Develop, maintain and document technical standards, procedures, user guides, Standard Operating Procedure’s (SOP’s), instructional documents etc. relating to the end-user computing solutions.
• Collaborate and engage with internal and external stakeholders to ensure the functionality of the deployed end-user computing solutions and technologies.
• Identify, address and remediate risks in the end-user computing environment as identified by auditors and governance related assessments.
• Provide end-user computing architectural expertise with respect to ICT projects and participate in other SARB Group’s projects to contribute towards business objectives.
• Capacity planning, disaster recovery and resource allocation to ensure optimal performance, continuity, and scalability as it relates to end-user computing.
• Stay abreast of new developments in end-user computing architectures and technologies.

Job requirements

To be considered for this position, candidates must be in possession of:

• a minimum of an Honours Degree (NQF 8) in IT, computer science OR equivalent
• a minimum of 8-10 years’ experience in end-user computing architecture with a strong track record of designing and implementing end-user computing solutions in enterprise organisations.
• TOGAF certified.
• ITIL v3/4 and COBIT 2019 is an added advantage
• AWS Certified Solutions Architect is an added advantage.
• Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect is an added advantage.