Azure Solutions Architect – AZ-305 Certified

JVR Software; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 54,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Network Contracting in Gauteng is seeking an experienced Azure Solutions Architect to design cloud architectures and oversee deployment of Azure environments. The role requires hands-on experience with AZ-305 and strong focus on security, DR, and business continuity.

Ideal candidates will have a relevant IT degree, Azure certifications, and proven ability to guide implementation teams from design through handover. Join a team building robust cloud infrastructure in South Africa.

Qualifications

• Azure solutions design experience required.
• AZ-305 certification required.
• Degree in IT or related field preferred.
• Additional Azure or cybersecurity certs are advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Design Azure cloud architectures aligned with business, technical, security and operational requirements.
• Plan deployment of Azure cloud environments and infrastructure services.
• Design Azure Backup, restoration and disaster recovery solutions to support business continuity.
• Define monitoring, security, resilience and infrastructure-protection approaches across Azure environments.
• Provide technical guidance to implementation teams during delivery, testing and handover.

Skills

Azure architecture

Cloud deployment

Security & DR planning

Stakeholder collaboration

Education

Degree in IT / CS

AZ-305 certification

Cloud certifications

Tools

Azure Monitor

Azure Backup

Azure Security Center

Job description

Employer Network Contracting Location Gauteng Job type Development Salary 60000 Posted 3 Nov 2026

We are building our IT talent database and looking to connect with experienced Azure Solutions Architects for current and future opportunities. We are particularly interested in AZ-305 certified professionals with hands-on experience designing and deploying Azure cloud environments. Experience delivering Azure infrastructure projects, backup and disaster recovery solutions, business continuity capabilities and secure cloud architectures is highly valued. Register your profile so your experience can be considered for suitable opportunities as they become available.

Key Responsibilities

• Design Azure cloud architectures aligned with business, technical, security and operational requirements.
• Plan and oversee deployment of Azure cloud environments and infrastructure services.
• Design Azure Backup, restoration and disaster recovery solutions to support business continuity.
• Define monitoring, security, resilience and infrastructure-protection approaches across Azure environments.
• Provide technical guidance to implementation teams during delivery, testing and handover.

Job Experience & Skills Required / Ideal Candidate Profile

Education

• Relevant degree, diploma or equivalent qualification in IT, Computer Science, Cloud Computing or a related field is advantageous.
• Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert (AZ-305) certification is required.
• Additional Microsoft Azure, infrastructure or cybersecurity certifications will be advantageous.
• Relevant cloud architecture or infrastructure training will be beneficial.

Experience

• Strong hands-on experience designing and deploying Microsoft Azure cloud environments.
• Previous experience delivering Azure cloud infrastructure implementation projects.
• Experience designing and implementing Azure Backup, business continuity and disaster recovery solutions.
• Practical experience with backup restoration, disaster recovery testing, cloud security and infrastructure monitoring.

Skills

• Azure cloud architecture, infrastructure design and deployment.
• Azure Backup, recovery, business continuity and disaster recovery planning.
• Azure security, monitoring, resilience and infrastructure protection.
• Technical solution design, implementation oversight and stakeholder collaboration.

Location: Gauteng