Manager: Cloud Network Engineering Lead
- Johannesburg, Gauteng
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Educational Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Networking, or related technical discipline (mandatory).
- Postgraduate qualification (MSc in IT/Networking/Cloud, MBA) – advantageous.
- Professional Certifications (preferred/required):
- Cloud: AWS Certified Solutions Architect, Azure Solutions Architect, GCP Professional Cloud Architect.
- Networking: Cisco CCNP/CCIE, VMware NSX, Palo Alto Networks, Juniper certifications.
- DevOps/Automation: Terraform, Kubernetes, Ansible.
- Security: CISSP, CISM, or cloud security specialist certifications.
- Relevant Experience
- 8–12 years’ experience in cloud and network engineering, with at least 3–5 years in a leadership role.
- Proven experience in cloud migration, hybrid cloud operations, and enterprise-scale networking.
- Strong background in network security, zero trust architectures, and cloud security frameworks.
- Hands-on experience with SD-WAN, firewalls, VPNs, load balancers, and network observability tools.
- Track record of implementing infrastructure automation and cost optimization.
- Experience managing mission-critical infrastructure in regulated industries (banking, fintech, telecom, healthcare).
- Core Skills & Competencies
- Deep expertise in cloud platforms, networking, and infrastructure automation.
- Strong leadership and mentoring skills for cloud and network teams.
- Excellent knowledge of governance, compliance, and cybersecurity.
- Strong vendor negotiation and management capabilities.
- Ability to balance innovation, operational stability, and cost efficiency.
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