Cloud Infrastructure Engineer

Rad Resources; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 800,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology firm in Johannesburg is seeking a Cloud Infrastructure Engineer to design, implement, and maintain secure and scalable cloud infrastructure. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, 5+ years of experience in cloud infrastructure, and familiarity with tools such as Terraform or CloudFormation. Certifications in cloud technologies are advantageous, and strong communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field.
• 5+ years experience in designing and managing cloud infrastructure.
• Strong understanding of networking, security, and storage concepts.
• Experience with infrastructure as code (e.g., Terraform, CloudFormation).
• Certification in cloud technologies is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and maintain the cloud infrastructure of the organization.

Skills

Cloud infrastructure design

Cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP)

Networking concepts

Security concepts

Infrastructure as code

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Terraform

CloudFormation

Job description

The purpose of a cloud infrastructure role is to design, implement, and maintain the cloud infrastructure of an organization. Cloud infrastructure refers to the hardware and software components such as servers, storage, networks, and virtualization software that are required to support cloud computing services.

The role is crucial for ensuring that the organization's cloud infrastructure is secure, scalable, and reliable.

Responsibilities

Design, implement, and maintain the cloud infrastructure of the organization. The cloud infrastructure refers to the hardware and software components such as servers, storage, networks, and virtualization software that are required to support cloud computing services.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field.
• 5 + experience in designing and managing cloud infrastructure (specific cloud platforms may be mentioned, e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP).
• Strong understanding of networking, security, and storage concepts.
• Experience with infrastructure as code (e.g., Terraform, CloudFormation).
• Certification in cloud technologies (e.g., AWS Certified Solutions Architect, Azure Solutions Architect) is a plus.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.