Senior Cloud and Identity Specialist

Top Vitae Recruitment; Gqeberha; On-site; ZAR 700,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking an Infrastructure Specialist to design and implement identity solutions while ensuring compliance with security best practices. Ideal candidates will have over 10 years of experience in cloud solutions, particularly with Microsoft Azure, and strong leadership skills. The role involves collaboration across various IT teams and management of complex identity frameworks. Competitive compensation based in Gqeberha, Eastern Cape.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience as an infrastructure specialist with various technologies.
• Extensive experience in designing and managing cloud solutions with Microsoft Azure.
• Understanding of GDPR / ISO27001 / POPI is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and optimize identity solutions using relevant tools.
• Ensure compliance with security best practices for cloud solutions.
• Provide technical guidance to the Global Cloud and Identity Team.

Skills

Identity and Access Management

Cloud Solutions Design

Azure Expertise

Scripting (PowerShell, Python)

Incident Resolution

Technical Leadership

Education

BSC IT, BTech, or equivalent

Job description

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.