Senior Cloud And Identity Specialist

Ananzi; East London; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A logistics services company located in Port Elizabeth is seeking a Senior Cloud and Identity Specialist to design and manage hybrid cloud and identity infrastructures. The role demands extensive experience in Microsoft Azure and Active Directory, focusing on security and compliance. Competitive salary based on experience is offered. Apply now to advance your career.

Benefits

Competitive salary based on experience

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience as an infrastructure specialist.
• Deep expertise in cloud solutions with Microsoft Azure.
• Hands-on experience with Azure services and Active Directory.

Responsibilities

• Design and optimize identity solutions using Entra ID and Active Directory.
• Manage cloud architecture, security, and integration of Microsoft services.
• Ensure cloud solutions align with security best practices.

Skills

Designing and managing cloud solutions with Microsoft Azure

Active Directory expertise

Identity Access Management (IAM) knowledge

Infrastructure as Code (IaC)

PowerShell/Python scripting

Network security

Zero Trust Security

Education

BSc IT, BTech, or equivalent qualification

Tools

Microsoft Azure

Active Directory

CoreView

Silverfort

Palo Alto Cloud NGFW

Job description

Senior Cloud and Identity Specialist

A company based in Port Elizabeth that provides international freight forwarding and logistics services—including air, ocean, road, and rail freight, as well as customs brokerage, warehousing, and supply chain management—is seeking a Senior Cloud and Identity Specialist. The role is responsible for designing, building, and maintaining the organization’s hybrid cloud and identity infrastructure.

Responsibilities

Identity and Access Management (IAM): Design and optimize identity solutions using Entra ID (Azure AD), Active Directory, CoreView, and Silverfort.

Cloud and Hybrid Infrastructure: Manage the architecture, security, and integration of Microsoft services, Exchange, and multi‑cloud services.

Security and Compliance: Ensure all cloud and identity solutions align with security best practices, Zero Trust models, and compliance frameworks such as GDPR and ISO.

Infrastructure Services: Manage PKI/SSL, public/private DNS, and enterprise network/firewall integration.

Automation: Utilize Infrastructure as Code (IaC), PowerShell/Python scripting, and automation for deployment and management.

Technical Leadership and Support: Provide technical guidance, mentorship, lead incident escalations, and troubleshoot complex issues.

Strategy and Governance: Evaluate emerging technologies, maintain documentation, and manage governance frameworks.

Minimum Requirements

• BSc IT, BTech, or equivalent qualification
• 10+ years of experience as a dynamic infrastructure specialist
• Deep expertise in designing and managing cloud solutions with Microsoft Azure
• Extensive knowledge of Active Directory, Entra ID (Azure AD), and related identity management (IAM, RBAC, PAM)
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft and Exchange Server architecture
• Hands‑on experience with core Azure services (VMs, Storage, Networking, Defender for Cloud, Backups)
• Experience with Zero Trust Security and modern authentication (OAuth, SAML, MFA)
• Familiarity with tools such as Silverfort, CoreView, AvePoint, or Palo Alto Cloud NGFW is an advantage
• Understanding of network security, hybrid identity architectures, and cloud‑native security controls
• Familiarity with SQL Databases or major compliance frameworks (GDPR/ISO/POPI) is a plus

Benefits

Competitive salary based on experience.

Package & Remuneration

R R per annum.

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If you meet the above requirements and want to make a career‑changing move, apply today.