Azure Cloud Architect — Hybrid, FinOps & Strategy Lead

Network Contracting; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Network Contracting Solutions seeks an experienced Azure Solutions Architect to design and govern Azure-based enterprise architectures in Gauteng. You will drive hybrid cloud strategies, cost optimisation, and secure, scalable solutions, collaborating with both technical teams and executives to align cloud initiatives with business goals.

The ideal candidate has 4–8 years in IT infrastructure or architecture, strong Azure IaaS knowledge, and a proven track record in hybrid environments, with

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
• Relevant cloud certifications (e.g., Microsoft Azure Solutions Architect Expert, Azure Administrator).
• 4-8 years in IT infrastructure, cloud, or architecture roles.
• Strong hands-on experience with Microsoft Azure (IaaS, governance, migration).
• Experience in hybrid cloud and enterprise infrastructure environments.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement Azure cloud architecture including IaaS, PaaS, and hybrid solutions.
• Develop and govern Azure landing zones, security models, and cost optimisation strategies (FinOps).
• Lead cloud migration initiatives, including assessments, planning, and execution.
• Define monitoring, disaster recovery, and resilience strategies for enterprise environments.
• Collaborate with business stakeholders to translate requirements into scalable technical solutions.
• Provide architecture oversight across cloud and on-prem infrastructure.

Skills

Azure Architecture

Cloud Migration

Infrastructure

Monitoring

Disaster Recovery

Communication skills

Stakeholder engagement

Active Directory

Virtualisation

Networking

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in IT/CS/Engineering

Azure certifications (e.g., Azure Solutions Architect Expert)

Job description

Network Contracting Solutions seeks an experienced Azure Solutions Architect to design and govern Azure-based enterprise architectures in Gauteng. You will drive hybrid cloud strategies, cost optimisation, and secure, scalable solutions, collaborating with both technical teams and executives to align cloud initiatives with business goals.

The ideal candidate has 4–8 years in IT infrastructure or architecture, strong Azure IaaS knowledge, and a proven track record in hybrid environments, with