Cloud Infrastructure Architect

Placements24; Queenstown; Hybrid; NZD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangement

Professional development and certs

Comprehensive medical & retirement

Job summary

WhatJobs Direct in Queenstown, NZ is seeking a highly skilled Cloud Infrastructure Architect to design, implement, and manage scalable cloud environments across AWS, Azure, and GCP. This role emphasizes IaC, networking, security, and cost optimization within a hybrid work setup.

You will collaborate with development and operations teams to ensure reliable services, enforce best practices, and stay current with cloud technologies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
• 7+ years IT infrastructure experience, 4+ years in cloud architecture.

Responsibilities

• Design scalable, secure cloud infrastructure solutions.
• Develop and maintain IaC using Terraform or Ansible.
• Configure cloud services: compute, storage, networking, databases.
• Enforce cloud security best practices and compliance.
• Monitor performance, availability, and costs; optimize resources.
• Collaborate with development and operations teams on design and deployment.
• Automate provisioning, configuration, and management tasks.
• Stay current with emerging cloud technologies and trends.

Skills

Cloud architecture

DevOps

Analytical thinking

Communication

Hybrid teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science/Engineering

Tools

Terraform

Ansible

Docker

Kubernetes

Job description

About the Role

WhatJobs Direct is seeking a highly skilled Cloud Infrastructure Architect to join a forward-thinking organization in Queenstown, Eastern Cape. This role focuses on designing, implementing, and managing robust, scalable, and secure cloud infrastructure. You will be responsible for architecting cloud environments, optimizing performance, ensuring high availability, and implementing cost-effective solutions. The ideal candidate possesses deep expertise in major cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP), infrastructure as code, networking, and security best practices. This position offers a hybrid work model, blending the benefits of remote work with essential on-site collaboration. You will work closely with development and operations teams to ensure seamless integration and operational excellence. Your contributions will be vital in shaping the future of our clients' cloud strategies and infrastructure.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and implement scalable, resilient, and secure cloud infrastructure solutions.
• Develop and maintain infrastructure as code (IaC) using tools like Terraform or Ansible.
• Configure and manage cloud services (compute, storage, networking, databases).
• Implement and enforce cloud security best practices and compliance requirements.
• Monitor cloud infrastructure performance, availability, and costs.
• Optimize cloud resources for performance and cost efficiency.
• Collaborate with development and operations teams on infrastructure design and deployment.
• Automate infrastructure provisioning, configuration, and management tasks.
• Troubleshoot and resolve infrastructure-related issues.
• Stay current with emerging cloud technologies and trends.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in IT infrastructure, with at least 4 years focused on cloud architecture.
• Proven experience designing and implementing cloud solutions on AWS, Azure, or GCP.
• Strong proficiency with infrastructure as code (IaC) tools.
• In-depth knowledge of cloud networking, security groups, firewalls, and VPNs.
• Experience with containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Understanding of DevOps principles and CI/CD pipelines.
• Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a hybrid team environment.
• Relevant cloud certifications (e.g., AWS Certified Solutions Architect, Azure Administrator Associate) are highly desirable.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance-based bonuses.
• Comprehensive medical and retirement benefits.
• Generous leave allowance.
• Hybrid work arrangement offering flexibility.
• Opportunities for professional development and certifications.
• Collaborative team environment.
• Access to modern technology and tools.
• Regular training sessions.
• Employee wellness programs.