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Cloud Engineer (Specialist)

Cloud Engineer (Specialist)

Dlk GroupCape Town, Western Cape, South Africa
3 days ago
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Job Description

The Specialist Cloud Engineer is responsible for designing, deploying, and managing complex cloud infrastructure environments. The role ensures that cloud solutions are secure, scalable, cost-effective, and aligned with business objectives.

Location : Cape Town, Western Cape

Key Responsibilities

  • Design, deploy, and manage advanced cloud infrastructure solutions across multiple platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, Oracle Cloud).
  • Implement and maintain robust cloud security measures, ensuring compliance with organizational and industry standards.
  • Optimize cloud systems for performance, reliability, and cost efficiency.
  • Develop and maintain automation scripts and workflows for provisioning, deployment, and monitoring.
  • Troubleshoot and resolve complex cloud-related issues, ensuring high availability and performance.
  • Collaborate with development teams to support CI / CD pipelines and application cloud integration.
  • Monitor and manage cloud resource utilization, identifying areas for improvement and optimization.
  • Ensure adherence to cloud governance policies, compliance requirements, and security frameworks.
  • Provide technical mentorship and guidance to junior and senior engineers.
  • Stay current with emerging cloud technologies, trends, and best practices to drive innovation.

Qualifications

  • NQF Level 6 or a Degree in Information Communication Technology (ICT) or related field (including Information Systems).
  • Professional-level certification in Microsoft Azure, Oracle Cloud, or AWS.
  • At least 6 years’ experience as a Senior Cloud Engineer or equivalent role with proven expertise in cloud architecture, deployment, and automation.
  • Advanced knowledge in cloud architecture & deployment (AWS, Azure, Oracle Cloud), cloud security & compliance management, automation & scripting (Python, PowerShell, Terraform, Ansible), performance optimization & cost management, monitoring & troubleshooting cloud environments, DevOps & CI / CD integration.

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