Azure Infrastructure Engineer

Impronics Technologies; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 400 000; Full time

Job summary

A technology company is seeking an experienced Azure Infrastructure Engineer to design and manage cloud infrastructure solutions. Responsibilities include leading cloud migration projects, implementing security best practices, and developing automation scripts. Candidates should have over 5 years of experience in IT infrastructure, with deep expertise in Azure services. Preferred certifications and strong communication skills are essential for success in this role.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of hands-on experience in IT infrastructure, with significant focus on Azure.
• Strong understanding of Azure security and compliance.
• Experience with hybrid cloud configurations.

Responsibilities

• Design and manage Azure cloud infrastructure solutions.
• Lead cloud migration projects including assessment and execution.
• Develop disaster recovery and business continuity strategies.

Skills

Azure services expertise

Cloud networking knowledge

Infrastructure automation

Monitoring and management of cloud resources

Strong communication skills

Tools

Azure DevOps

Terraform

ARM templates

Job description

Job Title: Azure Infrastructure Engineer

Location: Johannesburg, South Africa

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.

Qualifications

• 5+ 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- : Microsoft Azure Administrator
• AZ- : Microsoft Azure Security Technologies
• AZ- : Microsoft Azure for SAP Workloads
• AZ- : Designing and Implementing Microsoft Azure Networking Solutions
• AZ- : Configuring and Operating Microsoft Azure Virtual Desktop
• Cloud IT Pros (Expert Level) : AZ- : Microsoft Azure Dev Ops Solutions
• AZ- : Designing Microsoft Azure Infrastructure Solutions
• AZ- : Microsoft Azure Administrator (Expert)

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.

Employment Details

• Seniority level: Mid‑Senior level
• Employment type: Full‑time