Cloud Solutions Engineer / Architect

Cloud Solutions Engineer Architect - Johannesburg

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, implement, and manage hybrid cloud solutions (on-prem + Azure).
• Develop secure, scalable, and resilient cloud infrastructures aligned with business needs.
• Utilize Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) tools (Terraform, Ansible, ARM templates, etc.) to automate deployments.
• Write and maintain scripts for automation, monitoring, and orchestration (PowerShell, Python, Bash).
• Collaborate with architects, developers, and security teams for integrated cloud solutions.
• Implement backup, recovery, and disaster recovery solutions (IaaS, BaaS, DRaaS).
• Monitor and optimize performance, security, and cost of cloud infrastructure.
• Document cloud architectures, configurations, and standard operating procedures.

Requirements:

• 5+ years of hands-on experience in cloud engineering, solution design, or hybrid cloud implementation.
• Strong experience with:
  • Hitachi Vantara technologies (storage, backup, DR).
  • Microsoft Azure (compute, storage, networking, security, automation).
• Expertise in hybrid cloud architecture and solution deployment.
• Proficiency with IaC tools (Terraform, Ansible, ARM templates, etc.) and automation scripting.
• Knowledge of cloud security best practices, compliance standards, and governance.
• Relevant certifications preferred:
  • Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert (AZ-305)
  • Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate (AZ-104)
  • Hitachi Vantara Certified Professional/Expert
  • DevOps/automation certifications (Terraform, Kubernetes, etc.)