Junior to Mid AWS Cloud Engineer
PraesignisJohannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa12 days ago
Job descriptionCloud Architecture & Design Implement best practices for cloud infrastructure, networking, and cost optimization. Create and maintain Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using tools such as Terraform, AWS CloudFormation, or CDK. Cloud Operations & Management Implement automated monitoring, alerting, and performance tuning using CloudWatch, CloudTrail, and AWS Config. Ensure compliance with security standards, governance policies, and industry regulations. Automation & DevOps Automate provisioning, configuration, and deployments to reduce manual tasks and improve efficiency. Support containerization and orchestration with ECS, EKS (Kubernetes), and Docker. Security & Compliance Manage data encryption, key management (KMS), and secure network configurations. Conduct security assessments, risk analysis, and remediation of vulnerabilities. Collaboration & Support Provide Tier-3 cloud infrastructure support and troubleshooting. Prepare documentation, architecture diagrams, and operational runbooks. AWS Certifications such as : AWS Certified SysOps Administrator AWS Certified DevOps Engineer Experience with multi-account AWS Organizations and cost optimization strategies. Knowledge of serverless architectures (AWS Lambda, API Gateway, Step Functions). Familiarity with CI / CD tools (Jenkins, GitLab CI / CD, GitHub Actions) and source control (Git). Experience in cloud security frameworks (ISO 27001, SOC 2, CIS Benchmarks). Exposure to hybrid cloud environments or migration from on-premises to AWS Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, or a related field (or equivalent experience). 3–5+ years of hands‑on experience in designing, deploying, and managing AWS‑based cloud solutions. Strong understanding of AWS services including (but not limited to) : Storage : S3, EBS, Glacier Networking : VPC, Route 53, ELB, CloudFront Databases : RDS, DynamoDB, Aurora Security : IAM, KMS, WAF, GuardDuty Monitoring : CloudWatch, CloudTrail, Config Proficiency in Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, CloudFormation, or AWS CDK). Experience with Linux / Unix system administration and scripting (Bash, Python, PowerShell). Solid knowledge of networking concepts (DNS, VPN, Firewalls, Load Balancers, etc.). Familiarity with containerization and orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes / EKS). Strong troubleshooting, problem‑solving, and performance optimization skills. ICT jobs
Job Title
Junior to Mid AWS Cloud Engineer
Job Location
Gauteng, Johannesburg
Deadline
November 02, 2025
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Job Description
We are seeking a highly skilled Junior to Mid AWS Cloud Engineer to design, implement and maintain scalable, secure and reliable cloud solutions on Amazon Web Services (AWS). The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in AWS services, cloud architecture, automation and DevOps practices, with the ability to drive cloud adoption, optimize costs and enhance system performance.
The AWS Cloud Engineer will work closely with development, security and operations teams to deliver innovative cloud solutions that support the organization’s strategic objectives.
Key Responsibilities
Design and deploy secure, scalable, and highly available cloud architectures on AWS.
Manage and monitor AWS resources, including EC2, S3, RDS, Lambda, VPC, and CloudFront.
Build and maintain CI / CD pipelines using AWS CodePipeline, GitHub Actions, Jenkins, or similar tools.
Implement AWS Identity & Access Management (IAM) roles, policies, and least-privilege access controls.
Work closely with development teams to support cloud-native application deployments.
Preferred Skills
AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Associate / Professional
Required Qualifications & Experience
Compute : EC2, Lambda, Auto Scaling
Employment Type
Full‑time
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