Solutions/Network Security Architect

Recruiter:

Data Centrix

Job Ref:

JHB007138/Nondu

Date posted:

Wednesday, May 13, 2026

Location:

Johannesburg, South Africa

SUMMARY:

We are looking for a Solutions / Network Security Architect to join a leading automotive business. This role is ideal for a technically strong professional who is also strategic, business-aware, and confident working across multiple vendors. The successful candidate will need solid expertise in network infrastructure, security, and cloud technologies, with hands-on exposure to enterprise solutions such as PaloAlto firewalls, Mellanox core switches, Arista routers, Saisei internet shaping, Cisco Meraki switching and WiFi, and VeloCloud SD-WAN.

POSITION INFO:

Requirements

CCNA certification or equivalent
Minimum 3 years’ experience in technical architecture or a related role
Strong understanding of:
- Network infrastructure concepts and protocols
- Firewall technologies and configuration - Palo Alto
- Security protocols and best practices
- Enterprise architecture principles
- Multi-vendor network troubleshooting
Knowledge of Azure, AWS, hybrid infrastructure design, and cloud networking concepts
Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, and documentation skills
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
Ability to align OEM design requirements with business needs

Advantageous

CCNP or equivalent
AWS Solutions Architect or Azure Solutions Architect certification
PaloAlto PCNSA
CompTIA Security+ or equivalent
Experience with:
- SD-WAN, preferably VeloCloud
- VoIP systems including SIP, RTP, and QoS
- Cloud networking such as Azure Virtual Networks and AWS VPC
- Network automation and scripting, including Python and PowerShell
- Enterprise monitoring and management tools
- Cybersecurity and incident response
- Vendor management and procurement
- Project delivery in enterprise environments
- Enterprise architecture frameworks such as TOGAF or Zachman

Responsibilities

Design secure, scalable, and cost-effective technical solutions aligned to business requirements
Create detailed technical documentation and architectural diagrams
Lead the technical aspects of implementation projects from concept to production
Oversee solution deployment and support successful delivery of architectural designs
Evaluate new technologies, industry trends, and proof-of-concept opportunities
Assess solution viability, innovation opportunities, and return on investment
Design and support network and security architectures, including:
- Next-generation firewalls
- Web application firewalls
- Zero-trust architectures
- Network segmentation strategies
- Secure cloud connectivity patterns
Conduct network fault finding and root cause analysis
Provide technical support during security incidents and network outages
Work closely with stakeholders to gather requirements and translate technical concepts into business-friendly language
Coordinate with multiple technology vendors, manage technical relationships, and support solution implementations

NB! This job is now closed. You can apply for other jobs by uploading your CV.

Similar jobs you might be interested in:

Senior DevOps Engineer
Location: Johannesburg
Salary:
1 day ago

Cloud Engineer
Location: Johannesburg
Salary:
If you’re a Cloud Engineer who enjoys building robust, scalable environments, this role gives you the opportunity to work across enterprise-scale cloud platforms, automation, and modern DevOps practices
1 day ago

Server Engineer (Microsoft Azure & Server Infrastructure)
Location: Pretoria
Salary: Annual Salary
We are seeking an experienced Server Engineer to join a dynamic and fast-paced IT environment. The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in Microsoft Azure, server infrastructure, virtualization technologies, and enterprise server administration.
1 day ago

Solutions Architect â Cloud Technologies (Azure/AWS)
Location: Midrand
Salary:
Datacentrix is looking for a Cloud Solutions architect with expertise in Azure and AWS, along with strong knowledge in networking, backup, and security aspects of cloud environments. The ideal candidate will have experience in designing and explaining solutions to a diverse audience, including C-level executives, technical teams, and non-technical stakeholders. The role requires excellent communic...
3 days ago

1432 Front-End Developer (Expert)
Location: Menlyn
Salary:
ESSENTIAL SKILLS:architect and deliver production-grade AI systems spanning classical ML, LLM pipelines, RAG, agenticorchestration, and context engineering.Design and implement retrieval-augmented generation (RAG) architectures, including semantic caching,contextual compression, hybrid retrieval and embedding pipelines.Provide consultation on the architecture of agentic systems, including tool-cal...
3 days ago

Oracle ERP (EBS & HCM) Technical Administrator Support Specialist
Location: Pretoria
Salary:
Our client is seeking a highly skilled Oracle ERP Technical Administrator Support Specialist to join their team on a 12-month contract, providing advanced technical support across Oracle E-Business Suite and Oracle Fusion HCM within a complex hybrid enterprise environment. This role is ideal for an experienced L3 ERP technical specialist who can ensure the stability, security, compliance, and perf...
5 days ago

Lead Cloud / Platform Engineer
Location: Rosebank, Gauteng
Salary: NEG
Amazing opportunity to join a fast-growing consulting company that has major clients in Mauritius, Africa and the UK. They focus on providing solutions to the complex derivative markets by using suitable technologies to fulfil the space between business and Technologies within the Corporate / Investment Banking / Government industries.
5 days ago

Integration Architect
Location: Johannesburg
Salary:
We are looking for an experienced Integration architect to lead the design, implementation, and governance of enterprise integration solutions across complex business environments. The ideal candidate will possess deep expertise in modern integration platforms, API management, middleware technologies, and hybrid cloud architectures, with strong hands-on experience in Oracle Fusion, IBM CloudPak fo...
9 days ago

Enterprise Architect
Location: Pretoria
Salary:
We are recruiting for an Enterprise architect role.
9 days ago

Master Specialist
Location: Johannesburg
Salary:
Job Summary:We are seeking a Master Specialist at a senior level, responsible for helping build the AI-enabled bank of the futureThe role requires deep subject matter expertise and deep technical knowledge in the areas of Software Engineering, Cloud-Native Infrastructure (Kubernetes, AWS, Azure, GCP, etc), Data Engineering, Data Science, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning, DeFi and Web3,...
10 days ago