Senior Architecture Engineer (Operations Services) [P4/5 Grade]

Role: Senior Architecture Engineer (Operations Services) [P4/5 Grade] Location: Novena Type of Role: Contract (12 months renewable) Remuneration: Base Salary - $12,000 Renumeration: 1 month bonus upon completion of 12 months' contract (subjected to attendance, performance etc..) Role Overview: The Architecture Engineer will join the Operations Architecture (OA) team onsite, supporting critical infrastructure for hybrid cloud, on-premises, and network environments. The ideal candidate will design, implement, and maintain secure, highly available architecture while ensuring compliance with Government IM8 and CIS standards. Key Responsibilities: 1. Infrastructure Design & Implementation • Architect network solutions (routing, switching, firewalls, load balancers) compliant with IM8/CIS hardening benchmarks. • Manage VMware virtualization (vSphere, ESXi, vCenter) and Dell EMC storage (PowerMAX, Unity, Isilon) with a focus on security, redundancy, and performance optimization. • Configure and harden Windows/Linux servers and Oracle Solaris OS (Active Directory, Group Policy, patching, Zones/LDOMs) to meet government security requirements. 2. Database & Middleware Support • Administer MSSQL, Oracle DB (19c+, RAC, RMAN), and NoSQL systems, ensuring secure configurations, backups, and performance tuning, including Solaris-based Oracle deployments. 3. Government Compliance & Operations • Enforce IM8/CIS compliance across infrastructure (e.g., STIGs, audit logging, encryption) including Solaris OS hardening. • Document architectures, security controls, and processes for accreditation (e.g., SAF, CSA) with Solaris-specific documentation. 4. Troubleshooting & Leadership • Lead cross-domain incident resolution (network/firewall/storage/OS/DB/Solaris) in alignment with ITIL v4 practices. • Mentor junior engineers on Solaris administration and security best practices. • Collaborate with cybersecurity teams on system hardening (including Solaris) and vulnerability remediation. Required Skills & Experience: Technical Expertise • Networking: • Cisco/Checkpoint/Palo Alto (firewalls, SD-WAN). • Protocols: BGP, OSPF, VLANs, DNS, DHCP (IM8-compliant configurations). • Virtualization & Storage: • VMware (vSphere 7.x+, NSX, HA/DRS) • Dell EMC (PowerMAX/VMAX, Unity, Data Domain) • Operating Systems: • Oracle Solaris (Zones, LDOMs, hardening, patching). • Windows Server 2016+ (GPO, SCCM/WSUS, SEP). • Linux (RHEL/CentOS) – STIG hardening. • Database: • Oracle DB (19c+, RAC, RMAN, SQL tuning) • MS SQL (Always-On, TDE). • NoSQL (MongoDB, Elasticsearch) • Soft Skills: • Experience in government projects (e.g., GCC, MINDEF, CSA). • Ability to obtain/hold CAT 2 security clearance. • Strong documentation (SOPs, architecture diagrams) and stakeholder communication. Nice-to-Have Certifications: • Oracle Solaris Certified Administrator/Engineer • VMware VCP-DCV, Cisco CCNP, Dell EMC Specialist. • Security: CISSP, CompTIA Security+, CIS/IM8 Auditor. • ITIL v4, AWS/Azure/GCP Cloud Architecture. • Scripting: Solaris: KornShell (ksh), Bash, PowerShell/Python/Ansible for automation & compliance checks. Qualifications: • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or related field (or equivalent experience) • 8 to 10 plus years of hands-on experience implement, manage and maintain secure infrastructure solutions . For a confidential discussion, interested applicants please kindly send your updated resume, with YOUR CURRENT and EXPECTED salary details.