Azure Specialist Gauteng

Professional Appointments CC; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Professional Appointments CC is seeking an Azure Cloud Specialist to design, implement and optimize Azure-based solutions for enterprise clients in Gauteng.

You will collaborate with developers, system administrators and security teams to ensure scalable, secure infrastructure, automation with ARM templates, and proactive monitoring of resources.

The role requires Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert or equivalent and 8+ years of hands-on Azure experience.

Qualifications

• Microsoft certification and 8+ years Azure design/implementation experience.
• Proficient with IaC using ARM templates.
• Deep knowledge of Azure VM, Storage, Networking and AD.
• Proficient in PowerShell scripting.
• Experience collaborating with cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement scalable, high-performance Azure solutions.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate requirements into Azure designs.
• Manage and optimize Azure infrastructure including VMs, storage, and networking.
• Implement automation for deployment, scaling, and monitoring.
• Enforce security best practices for data confidentiality and availability.
• Stay up to date with Azure security features and apply patches.
• Provide training and knowledge transfer to junior staff.

Skills

Azure Architect Cert

8 years experience

PowerShell

Azure services

IaC

Tools

ARM Templates

Job description

Azure Cloud Specialist

Qualifications, Experience and Knowledge Required

• Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert or equivalent certifications.
• 8 years of experience in designing, implementing, and managing Azure-based solutions.
• Proven experience in infrastructure as code (IaC) using tools such as Azure Resource Manager (ARM) templates.
• In-depth knowledge of Azure services, including but not limited to Azure Virtual Machines, Azure Blob Storage, Azure Networking, and Azure Active Directory.
• Proficient in scripting languages such as PowerShell.

Duties

• Design and implement scalable, reliable, and high-performance solutions on the Azure platform.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand project requirements and translate them into Azure-based solutions.
• Manage and optimize Azure infrastructure, including virtual machines, storage, and networking components.
• Implement and maintain automation processes for deployment, scaling, and monitoring of Azure resources.
• Implement and enforce security best practices to ensure the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of data on the Azure platform.
• Stay up to date with Azure security features and vulnerabilities and apply patches and updates as necessary.
• Set up and configure monitoring tools to proactively identify and address performance issues.
• Troubleshoot and resolve Azure-related incidents, collaborating with support teams as needed.
• Create and maintain detailed documentation of Azure architecture, configurations, and processes.
• Provide training and knowledge transfer to junior team members and other relevant stakeholders.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including developers, system administrators, and security professionals, to ensure seamless integration of Azure solutions.
• Communicate effectively with stakeholders to gather requirements and provide updates on project progress.

SALARY OFFERED TO SUCCESSFUL APPLICANT WILL DEPEND ON QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

ONLY APPLICANTS THAT MEET THE ABOVE REQUIREMENTS WILL BE CONSIDERED

Applicants who have not been contacted within 14 days should consider their applications as having been unsuccessful