Senior CloudOps Infrastructure Engineer

Recruiter:

Elite Search

Job Ref:

JHB001155/DS

Date posted:

Thursday, November 27, 2025

Location:

Johannesburg, South Africa

Salary:

80 000 Monthly

SUMMARY:
Role: Senior Infrastructure Engineer/CloudOps
Location: Illovo, Johannesburg

Our client is a successful cloud-first, software-driven solutions company (ISP/MSP), their innovative offerings are available across their extensive national network, spanning Cape Town, Johannesburg and Durban. They are looking for a Senior Infrastructure Engineer/CloudOps to join their dynamic team to enhance and command cutting-edge software and hardware in captivating Private Cloud and Data Management realms. They have a collaborative and supportive environment and would suit an Engineer who has a passion for new technology!

POSITION INFO:
Duties include

Customer Solution Architecture design
Identify & Investigate new tools and technologies
Monthly Infrastructure reporting - Capacity, Availability and Risk
Solid understanding of their Private-Cloud, Data Management and Public Cloud Environments, including networking, Software, Hardware and Cloud offerings
Creating and Maintaining vApp & VM templates for fast deployment within their Private Cloud environments
Solid understanding of Active Directory User Management and assistance with support escalations
Daily Infrastructure health checks and active system monitoring
Configuration, patching & maintenance of infrastructure and software (VMware and VEEAM)
License and Web Certificate renewals & implementations
Installing, monitoring and utilizing VEEAM for customer and internal
Installation and maintenance of new hardware equipment, cabling, labelling and rack space
Maintenance of IP allocation for CloudOps related infrastructure

Requirements:

8-10+ years in infrastructure including Administration: Linux & Windows, virtualisation, cloud and networking
Scripting & automation
Database knowledge will be beneficial
Basic Kubernetes and containerisation will be beneficial
VCP (VMware Certified Professional would be beneficial)
VMCE (VEEAM Certified Engineer would be beneficial)
Networking certification a plus (CCNA, JNCIA, N+ etc)
Attention to detail and quality of work
Ability to work in a fast paced environment in collaboration with your team
Good communication skills
Leadership skills and ability to mentor junior Engineers

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