Senior DevOps Azure

Amarico; Johannesburg; Vor Ort; ZAR 900.000 - 1.200.000; Teilzeit

Zusammenfassung

Amarico in Johannesburg is seeking a senior Cloud Architect to design and support scalable cloud infrastructure across Azure, AWS and hybrid environments. This onsite, 6-month contract requires immediate start and residency in Johannesburg.

You will lead Kubernetes platforms (AKS/EKS), implement IaC with Terraform, automate CI/CD with Azure DevOps, and optimize performance, security and cost. Collaboration across architecture, security and operations is essential.

Qualifikationen

• Azure, AWS, Kubernetes or DevOps certifications preferred.
• 5+ years in DevOps, Cloud/Infrastructure Engineering or related technical roles.
• Strong hands-on with Microsoft Azure and practical AWS.
• Experience with Kubernetes including AKS/EKS.
• Experience with Azure DevOps, CI/CD pipelines, YAML and Git.
• Experience with IaC and automation, particularly Terraform.
• Strong Linux administration and cloud networking troubleshooting.

Aufgaben

• Design and support secure, scalable cloud infrastructure across Azure, AWS and hybrid environments.
• Manage cloud compute, storage, identity, monitoring and networking services.
• Design and troubleshoot VNET/VPCs, subnets, routing, DNS, VPNs, private connectivity, firewalls, NSGs and load balancing.
• Manage Kubernetes platforms including AKS/EKS, clusters, nodes, pods, services, ingress and autoscaling.
• Implement container platform standards using Docker, Helm and container registries.
• Design, implement and maintain CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps, YAML and Git.
• Develop and maintain Infrastructure as Code using Terraform, with Ansible, Bicep/ARM and CloudFormation.
• Maintain infra and pipeline configurations in source control.
• Reduce manual tasks through Bash, PowerShell and Python automation.
• Monitor and troubleshoot cloud infra, Kubernetes and CI/CD pipelines.
• Build dashboards and proactive alerts using Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, Prometheus, Grafana and CloudWatch.
• Provide senior Linux administration and troubleshoot server resources.
• Lead security practices, IAM, RBAC, secrets management, certificates.

Kenntnisse

Kubernetes

DevOps

CI/CD

Cloud architecture

Terraform

Ansible

Azure

AWS

Linux administration

Tools

AKS

EKS

Docker

Helm

CloudFormation

Jobbeschreibung

About the job

• PLEASE DO NOT APPLY IF YOU DO NOT RESIDE IN JOHANNESBURG, SOUTH AFRICA.
• We need the candidate to start immediately.
• The role is onsite.
• 6 month contract

Cloud Architecture, Azure, AWS & Cloud NetworkingKubernetes & Container Platforms

• Design and support secure, scalable and highly available cloud infrastructure across Azure, AWS and hybrid environments.
• Manage cloud compute, storage, identity, monitoring and networking services.
• Design and troubleshoot VNET/VPCs, subnets, routing, DNS, VPNs, private connectivity, firewalls, NSGs/Security Groups and load balancing.
• Manage Kubernetes platforms including AKS/EKS, clusters, nodes, pods, services, ingress, storage, RBAC and autoscaling.
• Implement container platform standards using Docker, Helm and container registries.

DevOps, CI/CD & Azure DevOpsInfrastructure as Code (IaC) & Automation

• Design, implement and maintain CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps, YAML and Git.
• Automate build, test, release and deployment processes and implement reliable rollback mechanisms.
• Develop and maintain Infrastructure as Code using Terraform, with Ansible, Bicep/ARM and CloudFormation where applicable.
• Maintain infrastructure and pipeline configurations in source control.
• Reduce manual operational tasks through Bash, PowerShell and Python automation.

Cloud Operations, Monitoring & OptimisationLinux & Infrastructure Support

• Monitor and troubleshoot cloud infrastructure, Kubernetes platforms, applications and CI/CD pipelines.
• Build dashboards and proactive alerts using Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, Prometheus, Grafana and AWS CloudWatch.
• Provide senior-level Linux administration and troubleshoot CPU, memory, disk, file systems, processes, services, certificates and networking.
• Perform root cause analysis for major incidents and implement permanent improvements.
• Optimise cloud resources for performance, scalability, availability and cost efficiency.

Security, DevSecOps & GovernanceTechnical Leadership & Collaboration

• Implement cloud, Kubernetes and DevOps security best practices including IAM, RBAC, least privilege, secrets and certificate management.
• Integrate security controls into CI/CD pipelines and support vulnerability remediation and audits.
• Support cloud governance, tagging, rightsizing and cost management standards.
• Provide senior technical leadership, mentor engineers and drive knowledge sharing and continuous improvement.
• Collaborate with Development, Infrastructure, Security, Architecture and Operations teams.

Work Collaboratively

• Build a culture of integrity, respect, information sharing and collaboration across technology teams.
• Work effectively with Development, Infrastructure, Security, Architecture and Operations teams.
• Communicate technical information clearly to technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to deliver reliable solutions.

Self-Management

• Maintain high standards of quality, accountability and technical ownership.
• Plan and prioritise competing demands in a fast-paced environment.
• Demonstrate attention to detail, strong organisation and effective time management.
• Anticipate change, take initiative and drive continuous improvement and automation.

General Job Indicators

Strategic Planning and Leadership

Provides senior technical input into DevOps and cloud strategy, platform standards, automation and operational improvement.

Delegated Freedom to Act

Works independently within approved architecture, security, governance and operational standards, escalating material risks where required.

Level of Complexity

High – responsible for complex multi-cloud, Kubernetes, CI/CD, automation, networking and infrastructure environments. Indicate in quantitative terms, the key areas on which your job has an impact. State figures on an annual basis. Include such items as budgets, revenues, other rand amounts or pertinent items the position impacts.

Technology Platforms

Azure, AWS, Kubernetes, CI/CD and Cloud Infrastructure

Organisation-wide

Direct and IndirectUnit Measures: Number of clients / customers (internal or external), number of suppliers, number of products or any other scope measurements pertinent to this job

Job Specifications

Minimum Academic, Professional Qualifications & Experience required for this position

• Relevant Azure, AWS, Kubernetes or DevOps certifications are preferred.
• 5+ years of experience in DevOps, Cloud Engineering, Infrastructure Engineering or related technical roles.
• Strong hands-on experience with Microsoft Azure and practical experience with AWS cloud services.
• Strong experience with Kubernetes and container technologies, including AKS and/or EKS.
• Strong experience with Azure DevOps, CI/CD pipelines, YAML and Git.
• Strong experience with Infrastructure as Code and automation, particularly Terraform.
• Strong Linux administration, cloud networking and troubleshooting experience.

Other Required Skills

• Azure and AWS cloud services; Kubernetes, AKS/EKS, Docker and Helm.
• Terraform, Ansible, Bicep/ARM and CloudFormation.
• Linux, Bash, PowerShell and Python scripting.
• VNET/VPC, DNS, VPN, routing, firewalls, NSGs/Security Groups and load balancing.
• Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, Prometheus, Grafana and AWS CloudWatch.
• IAM, RBAC, secrets management, certificates, cloud security and DevSecOps.
• Excellent problem-solving, communication and collaboration skills.

Competency Requirements

• Customer Focus
• Instils Trust
• Cultivates Innovation
• Collaborates
• Situational Adaptability
• Manages Complexity
• Plans and Aligns
• Balances Stakeholders
• Ensures Accountability
• Tech Savvy
• Attention to detail
• Customer focused
• Problem solving and investigation
• Information seeking and processing
• Building relationships
• Organising and communicating information
• Leadership and resilience
• Teamwork and consulting
• Time management
• Taking initiative
• Technical leadership
• Mentoring and knowledge sharing
• Driving continuous improvement
• Accountability and ownership
• Adaptability to change
• Sound judgement