Solutions Architect

Edenvale
Salary: Market Related
Job Type: Permanent
Sectors: IT
Reference: 177213

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Vacancy Details

Employer: Motus Corporation

Seeking a Solutions Architect to design and implement technical solutions that align with business objectives while following established company governance and procedural processes. This role requires a blend of technical expertise in network infrastructure, security, and cloud technologies, combined with strong business acumen and the ability to work independently across multiple vendor relationships within our enterprise technology stack including PaloAlto firewalls, Mellanox core switches, Arista routers, Saisei internet shaping, Cisco Meraki switching and WiFi infrastructure, and VeloCloud SD-WAN solutions.

As a technical solution designer, you will be expected to translate business requirements into scalable technical architectures, evaluate emerging technologies, and serve as a technical liaison between stakeholders and vendors while ensuring all solutions comply with company policies and procedures.

Key Responsibilities

Solution Design & Architecture (25%) - Design comprehensive technical solutions that meet business requirements, create detailed technical documentation and architectural diagrams, evaluate and recommend technology solutions, and ensure solutions are scalable, secure, and cost-effective

Projects & Implementation (20%) - Lead technical aspects of solution implementation projects, coordinate with project teams and stakeholders, oversee solution deployment activities, and ensure successful delivery of architectural designs from concept to production

Research & Development (15%) - Evaluate emerging technologies and industry trends, conduct proof-of-concept implementations, research new solutions for business challenges, assess technology viability and ROI, and maintain awareness of competitive landscape and innovation opportunities

Network Infrastructure & Security (15%) - Analyze and design network infrastructure solutions with focus on performance and reliability, configure and troubleshoot firewall implementations, conduct network fault finding and root cause analysis, implement security best practices, and stay current with emerging technologies

Business Collaboration (15%) - Translate complex technical concepts into business-friendly language, adapt to industry-specific terminology, work with stakeholders to gather requirements, and present solutions to both technical and non-technical audiences

Vendor Management & Support (5%) - Coordinate with multiple technology vendors to evaluate products and services, manage vendor relationships and negotiate technical specifications, serve as primary technical contact for implementations, and evaluate vendor capabilities for technology partnerships

Incident Response & Support (5%) - Provide technical expertise during security incidents and network outages, collaborate with security teams to investigate and resolve incidents, participate in post-incident reviews, and develop technical documentation for preventive measures

Required Qualifications:

Certifications & Experience: CCNA certification or equivalent, and 3+ years in technical architecture or related roles
Technical Skills: Strong understanding of network infrastructure concepts and protocols, firewall technologies and configuration (PaloAlto preferred), security protocols and best practices, enterprise architecture principles, and multi-vendor network troubleshooting
Professional Skills: Ability to work independently with minimal supervision, strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities, excellent communication and documentation skills, and ability to integrate OEM design requirements with business needs
Cloud Skills: Understanding of cloud platforms (Azure, AWS), hybrid infrastructure design, and cloud networking concepts

Preferred Qualifications Technical Certifications

CCNP or equivalent networking certification
Cloud certifications (AWS Solutions Architect, Azure Solutions Architect)
PaloAlto PCNSA certification
CompTIA Security+ or equivalent security certifications

Technical Experience

Experience with cloud platforms and hybrid infrastructure design
SD-WAN technologies experience (VeloCloud preferred)
VOIP systems experience (SIP, RTP, QoS implementation)
Cloud networking experience (Azure Virtual Networks, AWS VPC)
Network automation and scripting knowledge (Python, PowerShell)
Enterprise monitoring and management tools experience

Industry Experience

Background in cybersecurity or information security
Previous experience in vendor management or procurement
Experience supporting security incident response activities
Project management experience with technology implementations
Experience with enterprise architecture frameworks (TOGAF, Zachman)

Working Conditions

Position requires ability to work independently and make autonomous technical decisions
Occasional after-hours support during incidents or maintenance windows required
Regular interaction with external vendors, internal stakeholders, and executive leadership
Some travel may be required for vendor meetings, site visits, or solution implementations
Adherence to company governance, change management, and procedural processes

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About Motus Corporation

Motus is a multi-national provider of automotive mobility solutions and vehicle products and services, delivering 77 years of steady growth and reliable value creation. Our leading market presence in South Africa is enhanced by selected international offerings in the United Kingdom, Australia, Asia and Southern and East Africa.

Motus employs over 20 000 people globally and is a diversified (non-manufacturing) business in the automotive sector. Motus is South Africa’s leading automotive group, with unrivalled scale and scope across the automotive value chain.

Motus offers a differentiated value proposition to OEMs, customers and business partners with a business model that integrates our four business segments: Import and Distribution, Retail and Rental, Mobility Solutions and Aftermarket Parts, providing multiple customer touchpoints that support resilience and meet customers’ mobility needs across the vehicle ownership cycle.

Motus has long-standing importer, distribution and retail partnerships with leading OEMs, representing some of the world’s most recognisable brands. We provide automotive manufacturers with a highly effective route-to-market and a vital link between the brand and the customer throughout the vehicle’s lifecycle. In addition, we provide accessories and aftermarket automotive parts for out-of-warranty vehicles and the Mobility Solutions segment sells value-added products and services to customers, including non-insurance and insurance products, consumer mobility solutions, and fleet services.