Manager: Cloud Network Engineering Lead

Recruiter:

A 1L Realization (Pty) Ltd

Job Ref:

JHB000772/Tshid

Date posted:

Monday, September 1, 2025

Location:

Johannesburg, South Africa

SUMMARY:
Our client in the Communications Technology sector is seeking a professional Manager: Cloud Network Engineering Lead on a contract duration of 5 months.

Role Overview
The Manager: Cloud & Network Engineering Lead is responsible for designing, building, and managing cloud and network infrastructure that underpins the enterprise’s digital platforms and services. This role ensures high availability, scalability, and security of infrastructure across hybrid and multi-cloud environments while aligning with enterprise engineering and security standards. The role provides strategic leadership for cloud transformation, networking, and connectivity, bridging infrastructure with application engineering.

POSITION INFO:

Educational Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Networking, or related technical discipline (mandatory).
Postgraduate qualification (MSc in IT/Networking/Cloud, MBA) – advantageous.
Professional Certifications (preferred/required):
Cloud: AWS Certified Solutions Architect, Azure Solutions Architect, GCP Professional Cloud Architect.
Networking: Cisco CCNP/CCIE, VMware NSX, Palo Alto Networks, Juniper certifications.
DevOps/Automation: Terraform, Kubernetes, Ansible.
Security: CISSP, CISM, or cloud security specialist certifications.

Relevant Experience
8–12 years’ experience in cloud and network engineering, with at least 3–5 years in a leadership role.
Proven experience in cloud migration, hybrid cloud operations, and enterprise-scale networking.
Strong background in network security, zero trust architectures, and cloud security frameworks.
Hands-on experience with SD-WAN, firewalls, VPNs, load balancers, and network observability tools.
Track record of implementing infrastructure automation and cost optimization.
Experience managing mission-critical infrastructure in regulated industries (banking, fintech, telecom, healthcare).

Core Skills & Competencies
Deep expertise in cloud platforms, networking, and infrastructure automation.
Strong leadership and mentoring skills for cloud and network teams.
Excellent knowledge of governance, compliance, and cybersecurity.
Strong vendor negotiation and management capabilities.
Ability to balance innovation, operational stability, and cost efficiency.

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