Remote Cloud Infrastructure Specialist

Placements24; Vereeniging; Hybrid; ZAR 720,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote

Health insurance

Paid time off

Learning & certifications

Equity potential

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a highly skilled Remote Cloud Infrastructure Specialist to join our technology team. This fully remote role allows you to contribute from anywhere in South Africa as you design, deploy, and manage scalable cloud infrastructure.

You will implement IaC with Terraform, CloudFormation, or Ansible; develop CI/CD pipelines; monitor performance and security; and collaborate with development teams to ensure reliable, automated deployments.

Qualifications

• Proven design, deployment and management of cloud infrastructure across AWS/Azure/GCP.
• Strong IaC experience with Terraform/CloudFormation/Ansible.
• CI/CD proficiency with Jenkins, GitLab CI or Azure DevOps.
• Containerization experience with Docker and Kubernetes.
• Scripting in Python or Bash; solid networking knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Design, deploy and manage scalable cloud infrastructure.
• Implement and maintain IaC pipelines.
• Build and manage CI/CD pipelines to automate deployments.
• Monitor performance, security and cost, applying optimizations.
• Troubleshoot complex issues and participate in on‑call rotations.
• Collaborate with development teams to meet app requirements.

Skills

Cloud architecture

DevOps practices

IaC

CI/CD

Scripting (Python/Bash)

Networking concepts

Monitoring & security

Remote collaboration

Education

Cloud certifications (AWS/Azure/GCP)

Tools

Terraform

CloudFormation

Ansible

Jenkins

GitLab CI

Azure DevOps

Docker

Kubernetes

Prometheus

Grafana

ELK stack

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Remote Cloud Infrastructure Specialist to join their innovative technology team. This is a fully remote position, allowing you to contribute your expertise from anywhere within South Africa. You will be instrumental in designing, implementing, and managing our client's cloud infrastructure, ensuring scalability, reliability, and security across multiple cloud platforms. The ideal candidate possesses a deep understanding of cloud architecture, DevOps principles, and infrastructure as code. You will work closely with development and operations teams to streamline deployments, automate processes, and maintain a robust and efficient cloud environment. This role is perfect for an experienced professional seeking a flexible, remote-first opportunity to make a significant impact.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, deploy, and manage scalable and resilient cloud infrastructure on platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud.
• Implement and maintain Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using tools like Terraform, CloudFormation, or Ansible.
• Develop and manage CI/CD pipelines to automate application deployment and infrastructure provisioning.
• Monitor cloud resource utilization, performance, and security, implementing optimizations as needed.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex infrastructure issues, ensuring minimal downtime.
• Implement and enforce robust security best practices for cloud environments.
• Collaborate with software development teams to ensure infrastructure meets application requirements.
• Automate operational tasks and processes to improve efficiency and reduce manual intervention.
• Manage cloud networking, storage, and compute resources effectively.
• Participate in on-call rotations to provide emergency support for critical infrastructure incidents.

Requirements

• Proven experience designing, deploying, and managing cloud infrastructure (AWS, Azure, GCP).
• Strong proficiency with Infrastructure as Code tools (Terraform, CloudFormation, Ansible).
• Solid understanding of CI/CD principles and tools (Jenkins, GitLab CI, Azure DevOps).
• Experiencewith containerization technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes.
• Proficiency in scripting languages (e.g., Python, Bash).
• Knowledgeof networking concepts(VPCs, subnets, firewalls, load balancing).
• Experience with monitoring and logging tools (e.g., Prometheus, Grafana, ELK stack).
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively in a remote team environment.
• Relevant cloud certifications (AWS Certified Solutions Architect, Azure Administrator) are highly desirable.

Benefits

• Competitive salary package commensurate with experience.
• Fullyremote work arrangement, offering flexibility and work-life balance.
• Opportunity to work with cutting-edge cloud technologies and innovative projects.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Generous paid time off and holidays.
• Opportunities for continuous learning, training, and professional certifications.
• Performance-based bonuses and potential for equity.