Cloud Infrastructure Specialist

SUMMARY:
Take ownership. Secure the cloud. Drive performance.

Are you an experienced Cloud Infrastructure Specialist who thrives on managing, securing and optimising complex cloud environments?
Our client is looking for a highly skilled, hands-on Cloud Infrastructure Specialist to take ownership of their cloud infrastructure and Microsoft 365 environment, ensuring the availability, security, performance and reliability of business-critical systems and applications.
This is an exciting opportunity for a technically strong professional who can independently manage cloud infrastructure, solve complex technical challenges and continuously improve their cloud environment.

POSITION INFO:
Key Duties and Responsibilities: You will be responsible for the administration, configuration, maintenance and security of their cloud infrastructure, with a strong focus on Microsoft Azure. Your key responsibilities will include: Cloud Infrastructure: Provisioning, configuring and maintaining Azure or AWS environments, virtual machines, storage accounts and cloud resources. API & Application Management: Managing Azure API Management (APIM), Application Gateway, Azure Front Door and associated API security configurations. Cloud Networking: Managing Virtual Networks, subnets, routing, Private Endpoints, Private Links, VPNs, firewalls and IP whitelisting. Cloud Security: Administering Microsoft Entra ID, RBAC, MFA, Conditional Access and Azure Key Vault. Microsoft 365: Managing Exchange Online, Teams, SharePoint, OneDrive, user accounts, licences and security configurations. Database & Storage Management: Administering Microsoft SQL Server, Azure Blob Storage, backups and recovery processes. Monitoring & Troubleshooting: Proactively monitoring infrastructure, resolving technical incidents and ensuring optimal system performance and availability. Essential Requirements: The successful candidate must have: A minimum of 5 years' relevant IT experience in cloud infrastructure, systems administration or IT infrastructure management. A degree in Information Technology or a related field (preferred), or an equivalent relevant diploma. Demonstrable, hands-on experience administering Microsoft Azure (strong preference) or AWS . Practical experience managing virtual machines, cloud storage, databases and cloud-hosted infrastructure. Experience with Azure API Management, Application Gateway and Azure Front Door. Strong knowledge of cloud networking, including VNets, subnets, NSGs, Private Links and IP restrictions. Experience with Microsoft Entra ID, identity management and cloud security controls. Hands-on experience administering Microsoft 365. Good knowledge of Windows Server and\/or Linux environments. Strong troubleshooting, analytical and problem-solving skills. The ability to work independently and take ownership of infrastructure operations. Advantageous: The following will give you an added advantage: Microsoft Azure Administrator Associate (AZ-104). Microsoft Azure Network Engineer Associate (AZ-700). Microsoft 365 Administrator (MS-102). PowerShell scripting and automation. Terraform, ARM templates or Bicep. Azure Monitor and Log Analytics. Cloud backup, disaster recovery and business continuity solutions. Experience supporting production environments and business-critical applications. The Ideal Candidate: A proactive, technically competent cloud professional who understands that managing cloud infrastructure goes beyond provisioning resources. You take ownership, anticipate potential risks, implement robust security controls and ensure that systems remain available, reliable and cost-effective. You are confident working independently, resolving complex infrastructure challenges and collaborating with developers, application support teams and cybersecurity professionals. If you have the technical expertise, hands-on experience and drive to take their cloud infrastructure to the next level, we want to hear from you! Apply Now. For more IT jobs, please visit I also specialise in recruiting in the following: Software Development Data Engineer Data Analyst Infrastructure Architecture ... and more! If you have not had any response in two weeks, please consider the vacancy application unsuccessful. Your profile will be kept on our database for any other suitable roles \/ positions. For more information contact: Evandria Rademeyer Researcher