Job Title: IT Architect
Organisation: Uganda Electricity Distribution Company Limited (UEDCL)
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
About Organisation:
Uganda Electricity Distribution Company Limited (UEDCL) is a limited liability company incorporated in Uganda under the Companies Act. UEDCL owns the 33KV and below voltage electricity distribution networks and all the operational assets associated with the business.
Job Summary: To design, implement and optimize the organization’s IT architecture and ensure alignment with business goals, scalability and security. The IT Architect is responsible for creating robust and innovative solutions that support UEDCL’s operational and strategic objectives.
Impact: The role holder is responsible for ensuring that IT systems and infrastructure are aligned, secure and capable of supporting UEDCL’s processes and services. The role holder provides the foundation for innovation, system integration and future-proofing UEDCL’s ICT capabilities.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Maintenance of UEDCL’s IT architecture frameworks and blueprints that support business operations and scaling if any
- Seamless integration of hardware, software and network solutions to ensure interoperability and efficiency
- Recommend and implement modern technologies to enhance performance, reduce costs, and ensure security
- Implementation of secure architectural designs to mitigate risks and comply with regulatory and industry standards
- Document IT architecture, processes, and system configurations for reference and compliance with the highest level of detail
- Communicate with ICT and non-ICT teams to gather requirements and ensure alignment between technical solutions and business needs.
Expected Output
- A Comprehensive IT Architecture Design
- An Integrated System
- Technology Evaluation and Adoption on the network
- A secure IT Security Architecture
- Documentation and Reports that a clear
- Collaboration with Stakeholders
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, Software Engineering, or a related field
- Certifications such as TOGAF, AWS Certified Solutions Architect, or Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert are strongly preferred.
Experience
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in IT architecture, system design, and implementation.
- Proven experience with enterprise IT systems, cloud solutions, and network design.
- Familiarity with IT governance frameworks and regulatory requirements in the electricity or utility sector is an advantage.
Competencies
- In-depth knowledge of IT infrastructure, cloud computing, and system integration
- Proficiency in architecture modeling tools and frameworks
- Strong understanding of cybersecurity principles and practices
- Ability to analyze business needs and translate them into technical solutions
- Capability to explain complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders
- Skilled in managing multiple projects, meeting deadlines, and ensuring successful implementation
- Openness to adopting new technologies and designing future-ready solutions
How to Apply:
All suitably qualified and interested candidates should apply online through the UEDCL jobs portal.
Deadline: 27th June 2025
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