Cloud Services Manager

Isilumko Staffing; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Isilumko Staffing is seeking a Senior Cloud Operations Lead to shape and oversee cloud environments for a leading automotive industry organization. You will manage enterprise Azure, Microsoft 365, and AWS platforms, focusing on security, performance, and cost-efficiency.

The role requires 5–8 years in enterprise cloud operations, experience in vendor management, and strong governance capabilities. You will drive improvements, governance meetings, and reporting on availability, incidents, and

Qualifications

• 5–8 years’ experience in enterprise cloud operations or infrastructure roles
• At least 3 years’ experience managing cloud service providers or operational support teams
• Proven expertise supporting enterprise Azure, Microsoft 365, and AWS environments
• Experience managing cloud licensing and cost optimisation initiatives
• Strong management, security, and cost management skills
• Familiarity with cloud governance, security, and compliance standards

Responsibilities

• Oversee the operational performance, security, and support of Azure, Microsoft 365, and AWS platforms
• Manage governance processes including incident, problem, change, and capacity management
• Act as the senior escalation point for critical cloud-related issues and service disruptions
• Ensure cloud environments adhere to enterprise standards for security, resilience, and scalability
• Review and approve operational procedures, standards, and controls implemented by service providers
• Manage external cloud support providers, ensuring contractual compliance and optimal service delivery
• Conduct regular governance and operational review meetings with providers
• Monitor performance, issue resolution, reporting, and customer service effectiveness
• Oversee Azure infrastructure including networking, storage, identity, backup, and disaster recovery
• Ensure Azure cost management, security posture, and resource utilisation are optimised
• Manage Microsoft 365 services, tenant governance, and identity access controls
• Oversee AWS environments, monitoring security, architecture, and cost efficiencies
• Manage licensing, budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning for cloud services
• Ensure compliance with security policies, standards, and regulatory requirements
• Coordinate cloud security, vulnerability management, and audit activities
• Produce reports on service availability, incidents, costs, and risks
• Act as the primary relationship manager for cloud operational services
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives in cloud operations, automation, and governance

Skills

Cloud governance

Security management

Cost optimisation

Azure

AWS

Microsoft 365

Vendor management

Education

IT Degree or Diploma

Job description

Seize a strategic leadership opportunity to significantly influence cloud operations at a senior level within a well-established automotive industry organization. This role offers the chance to oversee and optimize enterprise-scale Azure, Microsoft 365, and AWS environments, ensuring high standards of security, performance, and cost-efficiency.

What You'll Do:

• Oversee the operational performance, security, and support of Azure, Microsoft 365, and AWS platforms

• Manage governance processes including incident, problem, change, and capacity management

• Act as the senior escalation point for critical cloud-related issues and service disruptions

• Ensure cloud environments adhere to enterprise standards for security, resilience, and scalability

• Review and approve operational procedures, standards, and controls implemented by service providers

• Manage external cloud support providers, ensuring contractual compliance and optimal service delivery

• Conduct regular governance and operational review meetings with providers

• Monitor performance, issue resolution, reporting, and customer service effectiveness

• Oversee Azure infrastructure including networking, storage, identity, backup, and disaster recovery

• Ensure Azure cost management, security posture, and resource utilisation are optimised

• Manage Microsoft 365 services, tenant governance, and identity access controls

• Oversee AWS environments, monitoring security, architecture, and cost efficiencies

• Manage licensing, budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning for cloud services

• Ensure compliance with security policies, standards, and regulatory requirements

• Coordinate cloud security, vulnerability management, and audit activities

• Produce reports on service availability, incidents, costs, and risks

• Act as the primary relationship manager for cloud operational services

• Drive continuous improvement initiatives in cloud operations, automation, and governance

Requirements:

• Relevant IT Degree or Diploma

• 5–8 years’ experience in enterprise cloud operations or infrastructure roles

• At least 3 years’ experience managing cloud service providers or operational support teams

• Proven expertise supporting enterprise Azure, Microsoft 365, and AWS environments

• Experience managing cloud licensing and cost optimisation initiatives

• Strong management, security, and cost management skills

• Familiarity with cloud governance, security, and compliance standards

Nice to Have:

• Knowledge of automotive industry-specific cloud requirements

• Certification in cloud platforms (e.g., Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect, AWS Certified Solutions Architect)

If you do not hear back from us within two weeks, kindly consider your application unsuccessful.