Solution Architect

The Role:
You will be responsible for translating business requirements into ICT solution architectures, ensuring that the proposed solutions align with cleints overall goals and Digital Strategy. The role plays a crucial role in bridging the gap between business and technology which directly impacts the success and smooth functioning of IT/OT projects. You will be producing conceptual and logical design documents, high-level costings, working with stakeholders, and steering technical staff on the project to ensure a successful outcome.

The Role may be need to:
. Collaborate with stakeholders, business analysts, and clients to gather and understand the requirements for a system or application and the ability to comprehend the business objectives, technical constraints, and user needs to create a robust solution.
. Analyse business requirements and design technical solutions that address those needs and then create detailed plans, blueprints, and diagrams for the infrastructure architecture, data flow, and system integrations.
. Evaluate and select appropriate technologies, platforms, and tools that align with the project's objectives and clients Digital Strategy. Ability to stay up to date with the latest trends and advancements in technology to make informed decisions.
. Develop cost models at different levels of accuracy to support the RTIO Studies stream particularly around mine network planning.
. Build prototypes or proof-of-concept implementations to validate the feasibility of the proposed solution and to identify potential issues early on.
. Work closely with cross-functional teams, including network engineers, software developers, system administrators, database administrators, business stakeholders and project managers, to ensure a cohesive implementation of the solution.
. Identify potential risks and challenges related to the solution's architecture, security, performance, or scalability.
. Prepare detailed documentation of the architecture, design decisions, and implementation guidelines.
. Analyse the performance of the solution and making necessary adjustments to ensure optimal performance and responsiveness and ensure the solution follows best practice for security and compliance
. Assist project managers in estimating project timelines, identifying dependencies, and providing technical guidance throughout the project's lifecycle including budgeting and cost estimates.

About You:
. Relevant formal tertiary qualifications in technology, business or equivalent.
. Experience in commodity trading systems
. Experience in delivering solutions in the mining industry will be essential
The Solutions Architect will also have at least 10 years of experience in applying below skills:
. Designing Solutions: Responsible for developing various architecture diagrams to demonstrate integration between security, networking, infrastructure and data flows. Including the ability to draw and document the solutions in an understandable way.
. Technical Expertise: Possess deep knowledge of various technologies (including Cisco industrial networks), platforms, and frameworks, allowing them to make informed decisions while selecting the most appropriate components for the solution.
. Risk Mitigation: Identify potential risks and challenges early in the design phase and develop mitigation strategies to address them proactively.
. Security and Compliance: Responsible for implementing security best practices and ensuring that the solution adheres to relevant industry standards and frameworks such as ISO27001 and NIST including regulations to safeguard sensitive data and protect against potential threats.
. Integration and Interoperability: Ensure that the proposed solution integrates smoothly with existing systems and technologies within the organization, promoting interoperability and data exchange.
. Communication and Collaboration: Collaborate with various stakeholders, including business executives, project managers, developers, and end-users, to gather requirements and ensure that the solution aligns with business objectives

Registation No: R24122499

EA Licence: 18C9146