Cloud Engineer - Johannesburg
Key Responsibilities :
- Design, deploy, and manage cloud infrastructure (Hitachi & Azure).
- Implement automation frameworks for cloud provisioning, configuration, and scaling.
- Optimize cloud infrastructure for performance, scalability, reliability, and cost efficiency .
- Develop and maintain infrastructure-as-code (IaC) templates and automation scripts (PowerShell, Python, Terraform, Ansible, etc.).
- Manage backup, recovery, and disaster recovery services ( IaaS, BaaS, DRaaS ).
- Collaborate with architects, developers, and security teams to align cloud strategies with business needs.
- Monitor system performance, troubleshoot issues, and ensure high availability.
- Document processes, architectures, and procedures.
Requirements :
Minimum 5 years hands-on experience as a Cloud Engineer or similar role.Proven experience with :Hitachi Vantara solutions (storage, backup, DR).
Microsoft Azure services (compute, storage, networking, automation, backup & DR).Strong scripting and automation skills (PowerShell, Python, Bash, Terraform, Ansible, etc.).Knowledge of scalability, reliability, and high availability design principles .Familiarity with DevOps practices (CI / CD pipelines, Git, Jenkins, etc.).Relevant certifications preferred :Microsoft Certified : Azure Administrator Associate (AZ-104)
Microsoft Certified : Azure Solutions Architect Expert (AZ-305)Hitachi Vantara Certified Professional (Infrastructure / Storage)Terraform or Kubernetes certification beneficial.