Location
Johannesburg, South Africa
Experience Required
10-12 years
Job Description
We are seeking a highly experienced and certified Azure Infrastructure Engineer to join our dynamic team in Johannesburg. The ideal candidate will possess in‑depth expertise in Microsoft Azure, with a strong focus on designing, implementing, and managing scalable cloud infrastructure solutions. The role requires a seasoned professional with a proven track record in Azure administration, security, automation, and infrastructure management.
Key Responsibilities
- Design, deploy, and manage Azure cloud infrastructure solutions, ensuring high availability, scalability, and security.
- Lead cloud migration projects, including assessment, planning, and execution of transitioning on‑premise systems to Azure.
- Implement Azure security best practices, including identity management, data protection, and access control.
- Manage Azure networking, virtual machines, containers, and other IaaS components.
- Develop and maintain infrastructure‑as‑code (IaC) scripts to automate deployment and configuration processes.
- Monitor, troubleshoot, and optimize Azure environments for performance, cost, and reliability.
- Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to ensure seamless integration of cloud services with other enterprise applications.
- Provide mentorship and technical guidance to junior engineers in the team.
- Stay up‑to‑date with the latest Azure technologies, and make recommendations for improvements or enhancements to the infrastructure.
- Develop disaster recovery and business continuity strategies for Azure environments.
Required Skills and Experience
- 10-12 years of hands‑on experience in IT infrastructure, with at least 5+ years dedicated to Azure cloud environments.
- Deep expertise in Azure services such as Virtual Machines, Virtual Networks, Azure Storage, Azure Active Directory, and Azure Backup.
- Experience in designing and implementing secure and scalable cloud solutions.
- Strong knowledge of cloud networking (VNETs, Subnets, NSGs, VPNs) and hybrid cloud configurations.
- Proficiency in automating infrastructure deployment using Azure DevOps, ARM templates, Terraform, or similar tools.
- Hands‑on experience with monitoring and managing cloud resources, using Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, and other tools.
- Strong understanding of Azure security, governance, and compliance frameworks.
Preferred Certifications
- AZ-500: Microsoft Azure Security Technologies
- AZ-700: Designing and Implementing Microsoft Azure Networking Solutions
- AZ-140: Configuring and Operating Microsoft Azure Virtual Desktop
Other Qualifications
- Strong communication and leadership skills, with the ability to lead technical discussions and present solutions to stakeholders.
- Azure certifications are highly preferred, demonstrating deep knowledge and commitment to continuous learning.
- Ability to work independently and in a team environment, managing multiple projects and priorities.