Cloud Operations Engineer

Old Mutual; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 400 000 - 600 000; Full time

Job summary

A financial services firm in Johannesburg is seeking a Cloud Operations Engineer to manage and maintain cloud infrastructure, ensuring high availability and security. The role requires at least 5 years of professional experience and relevant cloud certification. You will monitor and optimize cloud systems, respond to incidents, and collaborate with engineering teams. This position offers a dynamic work environment and opportunities for growth, with a closing date of 21 February 2026.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of professional experience.
• Relevant cloud certification.
• Numerate Bachelor's Degree or equivalent technical qualification.

Responsibilities

• Manage and maintain cloud infrastructure.
• Monitor cloud systems for optimal performance.
• Resolve cloud-related incidents per SLA.
• Streamline operations using cloud automation tools.
• Collaborate with teams to support cloud-based applications.
• Perform regular system maintenance and updates.
• Ensure compliance with security policies and standards.

Skills

Adaptive Thinking

Change Management

Cloud Computing

Cloud Infrastructure Management

Computer Network Security

Cost Account Management

Cost Budgeting

Data Analysis

Data Collection Methods

Enterprise Application Integration (EAI)

IT Network Security

Performance Improvements

Project Integration Management

Project Life Cycle Management

System Architecture Analysis

System Requirements Analysis

Virtualization

Virtual Private Networks (VPNs)

Education

NQF Level 7 - Degree, Advance Diploma or Postgraduate Certificate

Tools

AWS

Azure

Google Cloud

Terraform

CloudFormation

Python

Bash

Powershell

Job description

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Job Description

A Cloud Operations Engineer is responsible for driving and managing activities that support managing and maintaining cloud infrastructure, ensuring high availability, performance, and security. They also monitor, automate, and optimize cloud systems and services, collaborating with development and engineering teams. They respond to and resolve cloud-related incidents and requests, perform regular system maintenance and updates, and ensure compliance with security policies and standards. Additionally, they provide 24/7 support for cloud operations and troubleshoot any issues that arise.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manage and maintain cloud infrastructure to ensure high availability, performance, and security.
• Monitor cloud systems and services to ensure optimal performance.
• Respond to and resolve cloud-related incidents and service request per SLA.
• Implement and manage cloud automation tools to streamline operations and improve efficiency.
• Implement and manage monitoring systems and monitoring reporting.
• Monitor, report and manage cloud platform and shared services capacity.
• Collaborate with development and engineering teams to support cloud-based applications and services.
• Assist in the deployment, configuration, and management of cloud resources.
• Perform regular system maintenance, updates, backups and patching to keep cloud environments secure and up-to-date.
• Develop and maintain documentation for cloud operations processes and procedures.
• Optimize cloud resource usage and costs, providing recommendations for improvements.
• Ensure compliance with security policies and industry standards.
• Participate in on-call rotations to provide 24/7 support for critical cloud operations.

Minimum Requirements

• A numerate Bachelor's Degree ( e. g. Computer Science, Mathematics, Engineering) with minimum or equivalent technical qualification.
• 5 years of professional experience.
• Relevant cloud certification.

Technical Experience requirements

• Cloud platforms such as AWS,Azureor Google
• DevOps
• Cloud Operations practices
• Problem solving and trouble shootingskills
• Infrastructure as code(Eg, Terraform, CloudFormation)
• Cloud security
• Cloud Networking
• Agile/SAFe
• Coding andscripting (Eg.Python, Bash,Powershell)
• Scripting and Automation (Eg. Python, Bash, Powershell)
• Cloud Monitoring
• Cloud Compliance

Skills

Adaptive Thinking, Change Management, Cloud Computing, Cloud Infrastructure Management, Computer Network Security, Cost Account Management, Cost Budgeting, Data Analysis, Data Collection Methods, Enterprise Application Integration (EAI), IT Network Security, Performance Improvements, Project Integration Management, Project Life Cycle Management, System Architecture Analysis, System Requirements Analysis, Virtualization, Virtual Private Networks (VPNs)

Competencies

Education

NQF Level 7 - Degree, Advance Diploma or Postgraduate Certificate or equivalent

Closing Date

21 February 2026 , 23:59

The appointment will be made from the designated group in line with the Employment Equity Plan of Old Mutual South Africa and the specific business unit in question.

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