Azure Cloud Expert Engineer

Cloud Direct; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 600 000 - 800 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading cloud services company in Cape Town is looking for an experienced Azure Cloud Administrator. You will be responsible for designing and managing cloud environments, implementing Infrastructure-as-Code, and ensuring the integrity of backup systems. The ideal candidate will have over 3 years of relevant experience and multiple Azure certifications. The role offers uncapped leave, insurance covers, and significant growth opportunities.

Benefits

Uncapped annual leave

Group life cover

Fitness cash contribution

Medical insurance contribution

Employee assistance programme

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience designing and managing Azure cloud environments.
• Strong understanding of Microsoft Azure platform capabilities.
• Three or more Azure cloud certifications.

Responsibilities

• Provision and configure VMs and containers using ARM templates.
• Implement Infrastructure-as-Code using Azure DevOps.
• Design and manage DR and high availability solutions.

Skills

Azure cloud environment management

Scripting (PowerShell)

Infrastructure-as-Code

Azure DevOps

Collaboration skills

Education

Azure cloud certifications

Tools

ARM templates

Terraform

Bicep

Azure Monitor

Job description

What You’ll Do

• Provision and configure VMs, containers, and resources using ARM templates, Terraform, Bicep, and scripting (PowerShell). Optimize for cost, performance, and security.
• Implement Infrastructure-as-Code using Azure DevOps, GitHub, and Visual Studio. Automate deployments and support processes.
• Enforce best practices with tools like Azure Security Center, AAD, and Sentinel. Manage RBAC, conduct audits, and address vulnerabilities.
• Use Azure Monitor and related tools to track, troubleshoot, and improve infrastructure performance.
• Design and manage DR and high availability solutions with Azure Backup and Site Recovery. Test and validate failover strategies.
• Deploy and manage AVD environments, handle user access, monitor performance, and resolve connectivity or user issues.
• Diagnose and fix pipeline failures, manage integrations, and ensure data accuracy and availability.
• Ensure backup integrity, monitor system health, resolve failures, and meet RTO / RPO objectives.

What We’re Looking For

• 3+ years of experience designing, implementing, and managing Azure cloud environments.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Strong understanding of the Microsoft Azure platform and its capabilities.
• Three or more Azure cloud certifications: AZ-, DP-, DP-, AZ-, AZ-, SC-, SC-, AZ-.
• Customer service & communication skills.

What We Offer

• Responsible Time off (uncapped annual leave)
• Group Life Cover / Disability Income Cover / Trauma Insurance Cover (Injury / Disability)
• Fitness Cash Contribution
• Pension Fund Contribution
• Medical Insurance Contribution
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Enhanced Maternity & Paternity Leave
• Endless Growth Opportunities – professional development, mentoring, and advancement.
• Culture of Excellence – high‑performance culture that recognizes and rewards exceptional talent.
• Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.

We are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered.

We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and strive to build a team that reflects the diverse communities we serve.

We encourage candidates of all races, ethnicities, genders, sexual orientations, ages, abilities, and socioeconomic statuses to apply.