Azure Administrator

JVR Software; Centurion; On-site; ZAR 305,000 - 365,000; Full time

Job summary

Network Contracting in Gauteng seeks an experienced Azure Administrator to provision, configure and manage Azure infrastructure for current and future opportunities.

The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with Azure Backup, disaster recovery, security monitoring, and infrastructure protection, with AZ-104 or equivalent certifications valued.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience provisioning, configuring and managing Azure infrastructure.
• Experience supporting or delivering Azure implementation projects.
• Experience with Azure Backup, restoration, disaster recovery planning and testing.

Responsibilities

• Provision, configure, administer and maintain Microsoft Azure infrastructure and cloud resources.
• Manage Azure services to support availability, performance and operational requirements.
• Implement and maintain Azure Backup, restoration and disaster recovery processes.
• Support business continuity planning and participate in DR testing.
• Monitor Azure infrastructure, troubleshoot issues and maintain security controls.

Skills

Azure provisioning

Azure backup

Azure security

Monitoring

Troubleshooting

Cloud operations

Technical documentation

Implementation support

Education

IT / Computer Science / Cloud Computing degree

AZ-104 Azure Administrator certification

Additional cloud/networking/cybersecurity certifications

Azure administration training

Job description

Employer Network Contracting Location Gauteng Job type Development Salary 30000 Posted 3 Nov 2026

We are building our IT talent database and looking to connect with experienced Azure Administrators for current and future opportunities. We are particularly interested in professionals with hands-on experience provisioning, configuring and managing Azure infrastructure. Experience with Azure Backup, disaster recovery, business continuity, cloud security, monitoring and infrastructure protection is important. Candidates who have previously delivered or supported similar Azure implementation projects are encouraged to register their profiles.

Key Responsibilities

• Provision, configure, administer and maintain Microsoft Azure infrastructure and cloud resources.
• Manage Azure services and infrastructure components to support availability, performance and operational requirements.
• Implement and maintain Azure Backup, backup restoration and disaster recovery processes.
• Support business continuity planning and participate in disaster recovery testing and recovery activities.
• Monitor Azure infrastructure, troubleshoot technical issues and maintain security and infrastructure protection controls.

Job Experience & Skills Required / Ideal Candidate Profile

Education

• A relevant qualification in IT, Computer Science, Cloud Computing or a related field is advantageous.
• Microsoft Azure Administrator certification (AZ-104) or equivalent Azure administration certification will be advantageous.
• Additional cloud, networking, infrastructure or cybersecurity certifications will be beneficial.
• Relevant practical Azure administration training is advantageous.

Experience

• Hands-on experience provisioning, configuring and managing Microsoft Azure infrastructure.
• Previous experience supporting or delivering Azure implementation projects.
• Experience with Azure Backup, backup restoration, disaster recovery planning and testing.
• Practical experience with business continuity, Azure security, monitoring and infrastructure protection.

Skills

• Azure infrastructure provisioning, configuration and administration.
• Azure Backup, restoration, disaster recovery and business continuity.
• Azure security, monitoring, troubleshooting and infrastructure protection.
• Cloud operations, technical documentation and implementation support.