Azure / Aws / Google Cloud Engineer

Ace Staffing; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 1,100,000; Full time

Job summary

A cutting-edge digital strategy firm in Johannesburg seeks a professional Cloud Engineer for a 12-month contract. In this role, you will support the Cloud Managed Service, focusing on multi-cloud architecture and operational efficiency, while also ensuring cloud security and compliance. Ideal candidates will possess relevant cloud certifications and robust experience in Azure, AWS, and Google Cloud platforms.

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in a related field or equivalent work experience.
• Relevant cloud certifications (Azure, AWS, GCP).
• Proven experience in multi-cloud environments.

Responsibilities

• Support cloud architecture, operations, and security.
• Oversee day-to-day management of cloud environments.
• Assist with workload migration as needed.

Skills

Cloud Security

Cloud Operations

Workload Migration

Compliance

Cloud Architecture

Analytical Skills

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science

Tools

Azure

AWS

Google Cloud

Job description

Azure / AWS / Google Cloud Engineer Contract : 12-Month Contract Location : Johannesburg (Hybrid Working Model) Start Date : September Our client is a cutting-edge digital strategy, delivery, and assurance company that attracts innovative, energetic, and driven individuals.

They pride themselves on making a positive and lasting impact on their clients through their commitment to excellence.

As professionals, they are energized by the opportunity to solve complex business challenges, leveraging the power of emerging digital technologies.

Their success is driven by collaborative thinking, precise execution, and building meaningful relationships that drive results.

They believe in harnessing the power of innovation and teamwork to transform businesses and make a tangible difference in the digital landscape.

Role Overview Our client is seeking a professional cloud engineer with experience in Azure, AWS, or Google Cloud platforms to join their team on a 12-month contract basis.

This role will be responsible for supporting the functioning of their Cloud Managed Service, including tasks across cloud architecture, operations, security, compliance, and workload migration.

Create all necessary architectural artifacts to support a multi-cloud environment.

Ensure secure, scalable, and optimized cloud solutions.

Cloud Operations : Oversee day-to-day management of cloud environments.

Improve operational efficiency and service availability.

Cloud Security, Risk & Compliance : Identify and implement cloud security strategies.

Ensure compliance with governance, risk management, and regulatory requirements.

Platform Services : Manage private cloud environments and hyperscaler platforms (Microsoft Azure, Google Cloud Platform, AWS).

Provide expertise in configuring applications in the Cloud Management Platform (CMP) tool post-migration.

Workload Migration & Optimization : Refine existing Application Assessments and determine optimal deployment and migration strategies.

Assess hyperscaler suitability based on workload requirements.

Assist with cloud workload migration as needed.

Cloud Management Tool Implementation : Assist in implementing SaaS-based cloud management tool(s) for governance, lifecycle management, brokering, and automation.

Develop architectural designs and oversee integration.

Support monitoring and managing the hybrid multi-cloud environment.

Qualifications : Bachelors degree in Computer Science, or a related field; or equivalent work experience.

Relevant cloud certifications (Azure, AWS, GCP).

Proven experience in multi-cloud environments.

Knowledge of hybrid IT architecture, workload migration, and cloud governance frameworks.

Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to troubleshoot complex data issues and performance bottlenecks.

Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to effectively interact with technical and non-technical stakeholders.