Cloud & IT Infrastructure Lead - Architect & Leader

Placements24; Centurion; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Provident fund

Annual leave

Professional development

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an experienced IT Infrastructure Lead based in Centurion, Gauteng. You will design, implement, and manage scalable cloud and on‑premise IT infrastructure while leading a dedicated IT team to ensure security, reliability, and performance across all systems.

The role requires deep knowledge of cloud platforms (AWS/Azure/GCP), networking, and virtualization, plus strong leadership and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required in CS/IT or related field.
• Relevant certifications (e.g., CompTIA, Cisco, Microsoft, AWS) desirable.
• Minimum of 8 years of IT infrastructure experience.
• Proven experience with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or GCP.
• Strong knowledge of networking protocols, firewalls, and cybersecurity best practices.
• Experience with server administration (Windows Server, Linux).
• Proficiency in virtualization technologies.
• Excellent problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.
• Strong leadership and team management abilities.
• Excellent communication and documentation skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, implementation, and management of IT infrastructure, including servers, networks, and storage.
• Oversee the deployment and ongoing management of cloud-based services (AWS, Azure, GCP).
• Develop and enforce IT security policies and procedures to protect company data.
• Manage and maintain virtualization platforms (e.g., VMware, Hyper-V).
• Monitor system performance and troubleshoot issues to ensure optimal uptime and efficiency.
• Plan and execute IT infrastructure upgrades and migrations.
• Manage vendor relationships and evaluate new technologies.
• Develop and manage the IT infrastructure budget.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to the IT support team.
• Ensure disaster recovery and business continuity plans are in place and regularly tested.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Problem-solving

Communication

Documentation

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/IT or related

Tools

VMware

Hyper-V

Windows Server

Linux

Job description

Placements24 is seeking an experienced IT Infrastructure Lead based in Centurion, Gauteng. You will design, implement, and manage scalable cloud and on‑premise IT infrastructure while leading a dedicated IT team to ensure security, reliability, and performance across all systems.

The role requires deep knowledge of cloud platforms (AWS/Azure/GCP), networking, and virtualization, plus strong leadership and communication skills.