Cloud Specialist

ICTEngage

Johannesburg, Gauteng
R35,000 per month
Permanent
Full-time

2 days ago

Job SummaryWe are seeking a Cloud Specialist to lead the design, deployment, and management of secure, scalable, and cost-effective cloud infrastructure solutions. This role involves working closely with internal teams and clients to ensure optimal performance, security, and integration of cloud-based services. You will be instrumental in cloud transformation projects, migration strategies, and managed service delivery across platforms such as Microsoft Azure, AWS, and private cloud environments.
?Key Responsibilities

Design and implement cloud infrastructure and networking architecture for client and internal environments.
Lead cloud migration initiatives, including discovery, planning, and execution across hybrid and full-cloud deployments.
Configure and maintain IaaS, PaaS, and SaaS platforms (primarily Azure and AWS).
Ensure cloud solutions are compliant with security best practices and regulatory standards.
Monitor performance, availability, and cost-efficiency of cloud resources.
Support backup, disaster recovery, and business continuity planning within the cloud landscape.
Work collaboratively with DevOps and security teams to implement automation and CI/CD pipelines.
Provide Level 3 support for escalated cloud incidents and perform root cause analysis.
Document configurations, procedures, and provide cloud training to internal IT teams and clients.
Evaluate and recommend emerging technologies to improve scalability, availability, and manageability.

Requirements

5+ years' experience in a cloud engineering or systems administration role.
In-depth knowledge of Microsoft Azure and/or AWS services (e.g., EC2, S3, VPC, IAM, Azure AD, Virtual Machines, Networking, Storage).
Hands-on experience with virtualization platforms (e.g., VMware, Hyper-V).
Proficiency in cloud automation tools (e.g., Terraform, ARM templates, PowerShell, Bash).
Understanding of cloud security frameworks and identity management.
Strong experience with networking concepts (DNS, VPN, load balancers, firewalls).
Knowledge of monitoring and management tools (e.g., Azure Monitor, CloudWatch, Grafana, Zabbix).
Experience with Microsoft 365 and hybrid integration with Azure AD.
Excellent troubleshooting, project management, and communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate or Azure Solutions Architect Expert.
AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Associate or Professional.
VMware, Veeam, or Fortinet cloud certifications are advantageous.
Experience in delivering cloud services within an MSP (Managed Services Provider) environment.

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