IT Infrastructure Manager

6-Month Contract

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, implement and manage scalable and secure cloud infrastructure on Microsoft Azure.
• Monitor and maintain Azure resources, including virtual machines, storage, networking, and databases.
• Ensure high availability and disaster recovery solutions are in place and regularly tested.
• Implement and enforce security best practices and compliance standards (e.g. POPIA, GDPR, HIPAA).
• Manage identity and access management (IAM) within Azure to control user permissions and roles.
• Conduct regular security assessments and audits to identify and mitigate potential risks.
• Analyze and optimize the performance of cloud infrastructure to ensure efficient resource utilization.
• Implement monitoring and altering systems to proactively identify and address performance issues.
• Continuously evaluate and integrate new Axure services and features to enhance infrastructure performance.
• Monitor and manage cloud spending to ensure cost-effective use of Azure resources.
• Implement cost-saving strategies, such as reserved instances, auto-scaling, and resource tagging.
• Provide regular cost reports and forecasts to stakeholders
• Plan, execute and oversee cloud infrastructure projects from conception to completion.
• Coordinate with vendors, consultants, and third-party providers to ensure successful project delivery.
• Ensure projects are delivered on time, within scope, and within budget.
• Stay updated with the latest Azure technologies, trends and best practices.
• Conduct regular reviews and assessments of the cloud infrastructure to identify areas for improvement.
• Drive innovation by exploring and implementing new tools and methodologies.
• Proven experience managing and administering Microsoft Azure environments.
• Experience with cloud architecture, infrastructure design, and deployment.
• Experience in managing security, compliance, and disaster recovery in a cloud environment.
• Leadership experience with a track record of leading and developing high-performing teams.

Knowledge and Attributes:

• In-depth knowledge of Azure services (e.g., Azure VMs, Azure Storage, Azure Networking, Azure AD).
• Proficiency in infrastructure-as-code (IaC) tools (e.g., ARM templates, Terraform).
• Strong understanding of networking concepts and configurations in Azure.
• Familiarity with DevOps practices and tools (e.g., Azure DevOps, CI/CD pipelines).

Academic Qualifications and Certifications:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, Technical, Information Systems or a related field.
• Relevant Azure certifications, such as Azure Administrator Associate, Azure Solutions Architect Expert, or similar, are highly
  desirable..