Senior Cloud Infrastructure IT Engineer Role
Dimension Data
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Job summary
Dimension Data is seeking a Senior Cloud Infrastructure IT Engineer in Johannesburg to design, implement, monitor, and optimize enterprise IT infrastructure while supporting cloud migration, cybersecurity initiatives, and business continuity strategies.
The role offers exposure to hybrid cloud environments, large-scale transformation projects, and cross-functional collaboration within a global technology organization. Strong automation, virtualization, and documentation skills are essential.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in IT, Computer Science, Information Systems or related field.
- 5+ years of experience in enterprise IT infrastructure environments.
- Proven expertise in cloud technologies and systems administration.
- Experience with virtualization, networking, and cybersecurity operations.
- Knowledge of automation and scripting technologies.
Responsibilities
- Design and maintain cloud infrastructure across hybrid environments.
- Administer enterprise Windows Server and Linux systems.
- Implement and manage network security frameworks.
- Monitor and optimize cloud computing resources.
- Support large-scale digital transformation projects.
- Configure and maintain virtualization platforms.
- Lead IT infrastructure upgrades and modernization initiatives.
- Manage disaster recovery and business continuity plans.
- Collaborate with cybersecurity teams to strengthen defenses.
- Perform capacity planning, performance tuning, and infrastructure automation.
- Develop technical documentation and SOPs.
- Troubleshoot complex enterprise-level infrastructure incidents.
- Support DevOps and automation initiatives using modern deployment tools.
- Assist project teams with architecture reviews and solution implementation.
Skills
Education
Job description
- Company: Dimension Data
- Location: Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa
- Industry: Information Technology Services & Consulting
- Employment Type: Full-Time, Permanent
- Department: Cloud Infrastructure & Enterprise Technology Solutions
Dimension Data is a leading South African technology services and consulting company headquartered in Johannesburg and operating across Africa and the Middle East. The company specializes in cloud solutions, cybersecurity, digital infrastructure, managed services, and enterprise technology transformation.
We are seeking a highly motivated Senior Cloud Infrastructure IT Engineer to join our enterprise technology team in Johannesburg. The successful candidate will be responsible for designing, implementing, monitoring, and optimizing enterprise IT infrastructure environments while supporting cloud migration, cybersecurity initiatives, and business continuity strategies.
Professionals searching for jobs in South Africa and advanced IT career opportunities will find this role ideal for long-term career growth within a globally recognized technology organization.
- Design and maintain cloud infrastructure across hybrid environments.
- Administer enterprise Windows Server and Linux systems.
- Implement and manage network security frameworks.
- Monitor and optimize cloud computing resources.
- Support large-scale digital transformation projects.
- Configure and maintain virtualization platforms.
- Lead IT infrastructure upgrades and modernization initiatives.
- Manage disaster recovery and business continuity plans.
- Collaborate with cybersecurity teams to strengthen enterprise defenses.
- Perform capacity planning, performance tuning, and infrastructure automation.
- Develop technical documentation and standard operating procedures.
- Troubleshoot complex enterprise-level infrastructure incidents.
- Support DevOps and automation initiatives using modern deployment tools.
- Assist project teams with architecture reviews and solution implementation.
- Bachelor’s Degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field.
- Microsoft Azure Administrator
- AWS Solutions Architect
- Cisco CCNA / CCNP
- VMware Certified Professional
- ITIL Foundation
- 5+ years of experience in enterprise IT infrastructure environments.
- Proven expertise in cloud technologies and systems administration.
- Experience with virtualization, networking, and cybersecurity operations.
- Knowledge of automation and scripting technologies.
- Experience supporting mission-critical enterprise systems.
- Cloud Computing
- Microsoft Azure
- Amazon Web Services (AWS)
- Cybersecurity
- Network Engineering
- IT Support
- Systems Administration
- Virtualization
- Infrastructure Automation
- DevOps
- Disaster Recovery
- Enterprise Architecture
- Technical Troubleshooting
- Data Center Operations
- Digital Infrastructure
- Server Management
- Network Security
- Hybrid Cloud Solutions
Monthly Salary: ZAR 55,000 – ZAR 85,000
- Medical Aid Coverage
- Pension Fund Contributions
- Annual Performance Bonus
- Professional Certification Sponsorship
- Remote Work Flexibility (Role Dependent)
- Paid Annual Leave
- Employee Wellness Programs
- Leadership Development Initiatives
- International Project Exposure
- Advanced cloud engineering training
- Enterprise cybersecurity workshops
- Leadership and management development programs
- Technical certification sponsorship
- Access to global technology learning platforms
- Vendor-specific training from industry-leading technology partners
- Cloud Solutions Architect
- Infrastructure Manager
- Senior Systems Engineer
- Enterprise Architect
- Cybersecurity Architect
- IT Operations Manager
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