Specialist Cloud Engineer

Role Purpose

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. This position requires deep technical expertise, strong problem-solving ability, and leadership in implementing best practices in cloud architecture and operations.

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.

Requirements

• NQF Level 6 or a Degree in Information Communication Technology (ICT) or related field (including Information Systems).
• Microsoft Azure, Oracle Cloud, or AWS Professional-level certification required.
• Minimum of 6 years’ experience as a Senior Cloud Engineer or equivalent role with proven expertise in cloud architecture, deployment, and automation.
• Advanced 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 (CloudWatch, Azure Monitor, etc.)
• DevOps & CI / CD Integration

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