CLOUD & ON-PREM INFRASTRUCTURE SPECIALIST
3+ Years
South Africa
Full-Time
Main Purpose
To design, manage, and optimise hybrid ICT infrastructure (cloud and on-premises), ensuring secure, reliable, and efficient operation aligned with COBIT-19, ITIL, ISO/IEC 27001, and CGICTPF governance frameworks.
Salary Scale
Commensurate with qualifications and experience.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree or National Diploma in IT, Computer Science, or Network Engineering.
- Microsoft Azure Administrator or Solutions Architect certification.
- VMware VCP / CompTIA Server+ / Network+ (or equivalent).
- ITIL Foundation and COBIT-19 (advantageous).
Experience
- Minimum 3 years in hybrid ICT infrastructure environments.
- Experience with Windows Server, Azure AD, Exchange Online, and enterprise storage.
- Backup & Disaster Recovery implementation experience.
- Exposure to SD-WAN, MPLS, and cloud cost optimisation.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage Windows Server, Active Directory, virtualisation, and Azure environments.
- Oversee email, collaboration, and storage systems.
- Manage networks (firewalls, VPNs, SD-WAN) and secure hybrid integrations.
- Implement backup, disaster recovery, and business continuity processes.
- Monitor performance, optimise costs, and implement automation.
- Ensure compliance with ISO 27001, POPIA, PFMA, and ICT governance frameworks.
- Manage service providers and ensure SLA compliance.
- Provide infrastructure performance reports to management.
Core Competencies
- Strong Azure IaaS/PaaS and Microsoft 365 expertise.
- Advanced Windows Server and virtualisation skills.
- Knowledge of cybersecurity, ISO 27001, ITIL, and COBIT.
- Analytical, reliable, and solutions-driven.
- Strong communication and teamwork skills.