Senior Cloud Infrastructure Engineer- JHB Job at Optimal Growth Technologies

Role Overview

• We are seeking an experienced Senior Cloud Infrastructure Engineer to support a client on an ad-hoc, project-based basis. The successful candidate will provide senior-level technical expertise across cloud infrastructure and Microsoft technologies, supporting the delivery, enhancement, and troubleshooting of enterprise IT environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, implement, maintain, and support cloud infrastructure environments.
• Provide senior technical expertise on ad-hoc infrastructure and cloud projects.
• Support and manage Microsoft Azure cloud services and environments.
• Administer and support Microsoft Active Directory and related Microsoft infrastructure technologies.
• Troubleshoot complex infrastructure, cloud, connectivity, and system-related issues.
• Assist with cloud migrations, infrastructure upgrades, integrations, and optimisation initiatives.
• Implement and maintain infrastructure security, access controls, and best practices.
• Collaborate with technical teams, stakeholders, and client representatives to deliver project requirements.
• Provide technical documentation, reporting, and knowledge transfer where required.
• Ensure solutions align with enterprise architecture, security, performance, and operational requirements.

Required Experience & Skills

• 10+ years of experience working within large corporate / enterprise IT environments.
• Strong experience in Cloud Infrastructure Engineering.
• Extensive experience with Microsoft Azure.
• Strong knowledge and practical experience with Microsoft Active Directory.
• Strong understanding of enterprise infrastructure, networking, security, and systems administration.
• Experience supporting cloud infrastructure projects and technical implementations.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving capabilities.
• Ability to work independently and manage ad-hoc project requirements.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and collaboration skills.
• Proficiency across the Microsoft technology ecosystem.

Advantageous

• Azure certifications such as AZ-104, AZ-305 or equivalent.
• Experience with Azure networking, security, identity, and governance.
• Experience with hybrid cloud environments.
• Experience with Microsoft Entra ID (Azure AD).
• Experience with PowerShell
• Experience working with enterprise-scale cloud environments.

Ideal Candidate

• The ideal candidate is a highly experienced and technically strong Cloud Infrastructure Engineer who is comfortable working independently, can quickly understand complex enterprise environments, and can provide hands-on technical support across a variety of ad-hoc projects.