Senior Cloud Infrastructure Engineer

Optimal Growth Technologies; KwaZulu-Natal; Remote; ZAR 1,959,000 - 2,938,000; Full time

Job summary

Optimal Growth Technologies is seeking a Senior Cloud Infrastructure Engineer to support client projects on a remote, ad-hoc basis. You will provide senior-level expertise across cloud infrastructure, Microsoft technologies, and enterprise IT environments.

You will design, implement, and optimise cloud infrastructure, focusing on Azure services, Active Directory, security, and governance. The role requires independence, strong communication, and collaboration with client teams.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in large enterprise IT environments.
• Strong Cloud Infrastructure Engineering background with Azure expertise.
• Experience administering Microsoft Active Directory and related infrastructure.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, maintain, and support cloud infrastructure environments.
• Provide senior expertise on ad-hoc infrastructure and cloud projects.
• Support and manage Microsoft Azure cloud services and environments.
• Administer and support Microsoft Active Directory and related Microsoft infrastructure technologies.
• Troubleshoot complex infrastructure, cloud, connectivity, and system issues.
• Assist with cloud migrations, upgrades, integrations, and optimisations.
• Implement and maintain infrastructure security and access controls.

Skills

Cloud Infra Engineering

Azure

Active Directory

Stakeholder engagement

Networking & security

Tools

PowerShell

Job description

Senior Cloud Infrastructure Engineer

Location: Remote

Project Type: Ad-hoc / Project-Based

Role Overview

We are seeking an experienced Senior Cloud Infrastructure Engineer to support a client on an ad-hoc, project-based basis. The successful candidate will provide senior-level technical expertise across cloud infrastructure and Microsoft technologies, supporting the delivery, enhancement, and troubleshooting of enterprise IT environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, implement, maintain, and support cloud infrastructure environments.
• Provide senior technical expertise on ad-hoc infrastructure and cloud projects.
• Support and manage Microsoft Azure cloud services and environments.
• Administer and support Microsoft Active Directory and related Microsoft infrastructure technologies.
• Troubleshoot complex infrastructure, cloud, connectivity, and system-related issues.
• Assist with cloud migrations, infrastructure upgrades, integrations, and optimisation initiatives.
• Implement and maintain infrastructure security, access controls, and best practices.
• Collaborate with technical teams, stakeholders, and client representatives to deliver project requirements.
• Provide technical documentation, reporting, and knowledge transfer where required.
• Ensure solutions align with enterprise architecture, security, performance, and operational requirements.

Required Experience & Skills

• 10+ years of experience working within large corporate / enterprise IT environments.
• Strong experience in Cloud Infrastructure Engineering.
• Extensive experience with Microsoft Azure.
• Strong knowledge and practical experience with Microsoft Active Directory.
• Strong understanding of enterprise infrastructure, networking, security, and systems administration.
• Experience supporting cloud infrastructure projects and technical implementations.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving capabilities.
• Ability to work independently and manage ad-hoc project requirements.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and collaboration skills.
• Proficiency across the Microsoft technology ecosystem.

Advantageous

• Azure certifications such as AZ-104, AZ-305 or equivalent.
• Experience with Azure networking, security, identity, and governance.
• Experience with hybrid cloud environments.
• Experience with Microsoft Entra ID (Azure AD).
• Experience with PowerShell
• Experience working with enterprise-scale cloud environments.

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate is a highly experienced and technically strong Cloud Infrastructure Engineer who is comfortable working independently, can quickly understand complex enterprise environments, and can provide hands-on technical support across a variety of ad-hoc projects.