Remote Cloud Infrastructure Deployment Specialist

Placements24; Sandton; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote work with flexible hours

Competitive salary and annual bonus

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Retirement savings plan with company 2

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Remote Cloud Infrastructure Deployment Specialist to design, deploy, and manage scalable cloud environments (AWS, Azure, GCP). You will automate provisioning, enforce security practices, and optimize performance and costs from a fully remote setting.

Lead infrastructure as code with Terraform or Ansible, work with Docker/Kubernetes, and collaborate with development, operations, and security teams to deliver robust solutions across multiple clouds.

Qualifications

• Proven experience designing, deploying and managing multi-cloud infrastructure.
• Strong IaC expertise using Terraform or Ansible.
• Experience with Docker and Kubernetes in production environments.
• Solid networking, security and monitoring knowledge in cloud setups.
• Scripting skills in Python or Bash for automation.

Responsibilities

• Design, deploy and manage cloud infrastructure across AWS, Azure and GCP.
• Automate provisioning and configuration with IaC tools.
• Enforce security best practices and compliance requirements.
• Monitor performance, availability and cost of cloud environments; optimize where needed.
• Develop and maintain CI/CD pipelines for infra deployments.
• Troubleshoot complex cloud infra issues and collaborate with DevOps teams.
• Create comprehensive documentation of architectures and processes.

Skills

AWS

Azure

GCP

Kubernetes

Docker

Python

Bash

CI/CD

Networking

Security

Tools

Terraform

Ansible

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a rapidly expanding technology firm, is seeking an experienced Remote Cloud Infrastructure Deployment Specialist to join their innovative engineering team. This is a fully remote position, allowing you to contribute to critical infrastructure projects from anywhere. You will be instrumental in designing, deploying, and managing scalable and resilient cloud infrastructure solutions on platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud. The role involves automating infrastructure provisioning, implementing security best practices, and ensuring the optimal performance and availability of cloud environments. As a remote specialist, you will collaborate closely with development, operations, and security teams to deliver robust cloud solutions that meet business needs. Your expertise will be vital in shaping our client's cloud strategy and ensuring its effective implementation. We are looking for a proactive, self-motivated individual with a passion for cloud technologies and a proven track record in automating and managing complex cloud deployments. This role offers the chance to work with cutting-edge cloud technologies and contribute to high-impact projects in a fully remote setting.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, deploy, and manage cloud infrastructure environments (AWS, Azure, GCP).
• Automate infrastructure provisioning, configuration, and management using tools like Terraform, Ansible, or CloudFormation.
• Implement and enforce cloud security best practices and compliance requirements.
• Monitor cloud infrastructure performance, availability, and cost, implementing optimizations.
• Develop and maintain CI/CD pipelines for infrastructure deployments.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex issues related to cloud infrastructure.
• Collaborate with development and operations teams to ensure smooth application deployment.
• Create and maintain comprehensive documentation for cloud infrastructure architecture and processes.
• Stay current with emerging cloud technologies and trends.
• Participate in on-call rotations for incident response.

Requirements

• Proven experience in designing, deploying, and managing cloud infrastructure on major platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP).
• Strong proficiency in Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools like Terraform or Ansible.
• Experience with containerization technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes.
• Solid understanding of networking, security, and monitoring principles in cloud environments.
• Proficiency in scripting languages (e.g., Python, Bash).
• Relevant cloud certifications (e.g., AWS Certified Solutions Architect, Azure Administrator Associate).
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Ability to work independently, manage time effectively, and collaborate remotely.
• Strong communication and documentation skills.
• Experience with CI/CD tools and methodologies.

Benefits

• Fully remote position with flexible working hours.
• Highly competitive salary and potential for annual bonuses.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Generous retirement savings plan with company match.
• Unlimited paid time off policy.
• Annual budget for professional development, including certifications and training.
• Opportunity to work on innovative projects with leading cloud technologies.
• Collaborative and dynamic remote team culture.
• Company-provided high-performance laptop and home office stipend.