Azure Infrastructure Engineer

Location

Johannesburg, South Africa

Experience Required

10-12 years

Job Description

We are seeking a highly experienced and certified Azure Infrastructure Engineer to join our dynamic team in Johannesburg. The ideal candidate will possess in‑depth expertise in Microsoft Azure, with a strong focus on designing, implementing, and managing scalable cloud infrastructure solutions. The role requires a seasoned professional with a proven track record in Azure administration, security, automation, and infrastructure management.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, deploy, and manage Azure cloud infrastructure solutions, ensuring high availability, scalability, and security.
• Lead cloud migration projects, including assessment, planning, and execution of transitioning on‑premise systems to Azure.
• Implement Azure security best practices, including identity management, data protection, and access control.
• Manage Azure networking, virtual machines, containers, and other IaaS components.
• Develop and maintain infrastructure‑as‑code (IaC) scripts to automate deployment and configuration processes.
• Monitor, troubleshoot, and optimize Azure environments for performance, cost, and reliability.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to ensure seamless integration of cloud services with other enterprise applications.
• Provide mentorship and technical guidance to junior engineers in the team.
• Stay up‑to‑date with the latest Azure technologies, and make recommendations for improvements or enhancements to the infrastructure.
• Develop disaster recovery and business continuity strategies for Azure environments.

Required Skills and Experience

• 10-12 years of hands‑on experience in IT infrastructure, with at least 5+ years dedicated to Azure cloud environments.
• Deep expertise in Azure services such as Virtual Machines, Virtual Networks, Azure Storage, Azure Active Directory, and Azure Backup.
• Experience in designing and implementing secure and scalable cloud solutions.
• Strong knowledge of cloud networking (VNETs, Subnets, NSGs, VPNs) and hybrid cloud configurations.
• Proficiency in automating infrastructure deployment using Azure DevOps, ARM templates, Terraform, or similar tools.
• Hands‑on experience with monitoring and managing cloud resources, using Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, and other tools.
• Strong understanding of Azure security, governance, and compliance frameworks.

Preferred Certifications

• AZ-500: Microsoft Azure Security Technologies
• AZ-700: Designing and Implementing Microsoft Azure Networking Solutions
• AZ-140: Configuring and Operating Microsoft Azure Virtual Desktop

Other Qualifications

• Strong communication and leadership skills, with the ability to lead technical discussions and present solutions to stakeholders.
• Azure certifications are highly preferred, demonstrating deep knowledge and commitment to continuous learning.
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment, managing multiple projects and priorities.

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