Cloud Architect (Infrastructure)

ABOUT THE POSITION

Santam is accelerating its cloud transformation journey through a lift-and-shift migration to AWS, with a strategic goal of rearchitecting for cloud-native scalability. We are seeking a technically skilled Cloud Infrastructure & Network Architect to design, implement, and optimize our AWS cloud networking and infrastructure. This role is critical to ensuring secure, scalable, and cost-effective cloud connectivity across Santam’s hybrid environments. This role can be based in Gauteng or the Western Cape.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Cloud Infrastructure & Networking

• Design and implement secure, scalable AWS networking architectures including Amazon VPCs, subnetting, routing, NAT gateways
• VPC peering, Transit Gateway, PrivateLink, Direct Connect
• Hybrid connectivity between on-premises and cloud environments
• Establish and manage multi-account AWS environments using Landing Zones and IAM best practices
• Collaborate with security teams to enforce network security policies using Security Groups, NACLs, and firewall configurations
• Optimize network performance, latency, and availability across regions and Availability Zones
• Automate infrastructure provisioning using Terraform, CloudFormation, or similar IaC tools

Cloud Architecture Support

Governance & Compliance

Innovation & Continuous Improvement

QUALIFICATIONS and EXPERIENCE

Proven experience with VPC architecture and peering

Transit Gateway and Direct Connect

Private Link and hybrid cloud setups

Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools

COMPETENCIES

ABOUT SANTAM

Santam is the market leader in the general insurance industry in Southern Africa. As a large, diversified, and expanding company, we are committed to transformation and growth. While our headquarters are in South Africa, we are rapidly extending our presence into emerging markets across Africa and Asia.

With a client base of over 1 million policyholders, Santam serves individuals, commercial enterprises, specialist business owners, and institutions—including 80 of the Top 100 companies listed on the JSE. Our commitment to Insurance, Good and Proper goes beyond just providing cover—we offer peace of mind, ensuring our clients can focus on living in the moment, not worrying about the unexpected. Because at Santam, we believe the freedom to seize every day is worth protecting.

People drive our business, and we are committed to attracting the best talent, whether for permanent roles or short-term opportunities.

Santam is committed to diversity, inclusion, and belonging. As an equal opportunity employer, we encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds, including persons with disabilities. We are dedicated to neuro-inclusivity and fostering a workplace where everyone can thrive.

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