Senior Cloud and Identity Specialist

Top Vitae; Gqeberha; On-site; ZAR 800 000 - 1 000 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology services provider in Gqeberha is seeking an experienced Infrastructure Specialist to design and implement identity solutions, improve cloud management strategies, and provide technical leadership. Candidates should have over 10 years of experience in IT, strong knowledge of Microsoft Azure, and expertise in identity management tools. This role offers a chance to work in a dynamic environment focused on innovation and resilience in IT ecosystems.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience as an infrastructure specialist.
• Deep expertise in Active Directory and Entra ID.
• Experience with Azure Virtual Machines and cloud security controls.

Responsibilities

• Design and optimize identity solutions using Azure AD.
• Lead technical guidance and mentorship in the team.
• Ensure compliance with security best practices.

Skills

Identity and Access Management

Cloud solutions design

Technical Leadership

Scripting (PowerShell, Python)

Network security

Education

BSC IT or BTech or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Azure

Active Directory

Microsoft 365

Job description

SUMMARY : POSITION INFO :

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS & RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Identity and Access Management : Design, implement, and optimize identity solutions using Entra ID (Azure AD), Active Directory, CoreView, and Silverfort.
• Security & Compliance : Ensure cloud and identity solutions align with security best practices and compliance frameworks.
• Infrastructure as Code : Utilize automation and Infrastructure as Code (IaC) practices for deployment and management.
• Technical Leadership : Provide technical guidance and mentorship to the Global Cloud and Identity Team.
• Collaboration & Stakeholder Engagement : Work with IT, security, and business teams to align cloud and identity strategies with organizational goals.
• Incident Resolution & Support : Lead escalations and troubleshoot complex cloud and identity issues.
• Technology Evaluation : Assess emerging cloud and identity technologies and recommend adoption where appropriate.
• Documentation & Governance : Maintain documentation, standards, and governance frameworks.
• Exchange & O365 Management : Manage the architecture, integration, and security of Exchange and Microsoft 365 environments.
• PKI & SSL Infrastructure : Manage Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) and SSL certificate lifecycle management.
• DNS Management : Manage public and private DNS infrastructure to ensure security and availability.
• Multi-Cloud Strategy : Develop and implement strategies for managing cloud services across multiple cloud providers where applicable.

PREFFERED EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS :

• BSC IT, BTech, or equivalent.
• 10+ years of experience as a dynamic infrastructure specialist, mastering a diverse range of technologies to drive innovation and resilience in complex IT ecosystems.
• Extensive experience in designing and managing cloud solutions with Microsoft Azure.
• An understanding of SQL Databases (advantageous)
• Exposure to Silverfort, CoreView, AvePoint, or Palo Alto Cloud NGFW (advantageous)
• Understanding of GDPR / ISO27001 / POPI advantageous
• Deep expertise in Active Directory, Entra ID, and related identity management tools.
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft 365, Exchange Server, and integration of cloud and on-premises identity solutions.
• Experience with Azure Virtual Machines, Storage Accounts, Virtual WAN, ExpressRoute, API Management, Defender for Cloud, and Azure Backups.
• Proficiency in PowerShell, Python, or other scripting languages for automation.
• Experience with Zero Trust Security models and modern authentication (OAuth, SAML, MFA, etc.).
• Familiarity with IAM governance, role-based access control (RBAC), and privileged access management (PAM).
• Understanding of network security, hybrid identity architectures, and cloud-native security controls.
• Experience with enterprise network and firewall infrastructure.

Please consider your application unsuccessful should you not receive a response within 2 weeks.