Cloud Engineer - Database Services

Planet10; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 500,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in the banking sector is seeking a skilled Cloud Engineer to enhance their private and hybrid cloud environments. This role involves implementing cloud strategies to optimize IT expenditures and improve efficiencies through automation. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in IT infrastructure, advanced database management, and a strong grasp of disaster recovery practices. Join a dynamic team and contribute to innovative cloud solutions that drive business success while keeping up with industry trends. If you're passionate about cloud technology and eager to make a significant impact, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 8-10 years of IT infrastructure and operations experience required.
• 3+ years of experience in advanced automation and code deployments.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Infrastructure Designers to review cloud templates.
• Automate cloud services and maintain service offerings.
• Ensure cloud infrastructure stability and reliability.

Skills

Cloud Engineering

Database Management

Automation

Networking

Disaster Recovery

Computer Security

Education

Advanced Diplomas / National 1st Degrees

Public Cloud Certification

Virtualisation Certification (VMware)

Job description

A Giant in the banking sector is on the search for a Cloud Engineer (Database Services) to join their team and to work with world-class technologies.

To implement and maintain the company's private and hybrid cloud environments in line with their Cloud Strategy in order to optimise IT expenditure and deliver efficiencies through automation.

POSITION INFO:

A Giant in the sector is on the search for a Cloud Engineer (Database Services) to join their team and to work with world-class technologies.

To implement and maintain the company's private and hybrid cloud environments in line with their Cloud Strategy in order to optimise IT expenditure and deliver efficiencies through automation.

Essential Qualifications - NQF Level:

• Advanced Diplomas / National 1st Degrees

Preferred Qualifications:

• Public Cloud Certification and Virtualisation certification (VMware preferable)

Minimum Experience Level:

• 8-10 Years IT infrastructure and operations experience
• 3+ Years advanced automation / code deployments experience

Technical Knowledge:

• Advanced database management and security best practices
• Advanced automation deployments
• Disaster Recovery and business continuity.

Professional Knowledge:

• Networking Knowledge
• Storage area network infrastructure
• Database Management
• Computer Security
• Disaster Recovery Business continuity standards
• Systems application Design
• Technical / Professional Knowledge and Skills
• Managing Work
• Initiating Action

Job Responsibilities:

• Engage and collaborate with Infrastructure Designers and Platform Owners to review and approve cloud template and patterns
• Conduct logical deployments of cloud configurations
• Automate cloud services
• Collaborate with Public Cloud Providers specifically around the integration and consumption of services
• Maintain and enhance cloud service offerings including portal and catalogue items
• Ensure all service offerings integrate into ITSM processes (includes infrastructure recoveries, management and delivery according to SLA)
• Responsible for capacity planning to ensure capacity exists at the right time with the right infrastructure
• Ensure that enterprise standards and IT governance standards are applied to the cloud infrastructure
• Report on the performance of the cloud infrastructure and recommend actions where required
• Act as a third level support to the cloud infrastructure operations team
• Advise and consult to project workgroups on all cloud-related matters
• Ensure and maintain the stability and reliability of the cloud services
• Rightsize the infrastructure as and when required
• Execute deliverables in line with cloud strategy within agreed timeframes
• Keep certifications valid and up to date
• Keep up to date with current industry trends
• Support the achievement of the business strategy, objectives and values
• Stay abreast of developments in the field of expertise
• Ensure personal growth and enable effectiveness in performance of roles and responsibilities