Cloud Engineer Responsibilities:

• Collaborating with engineering and development teams to evaluate and identify optimal cloud solutions.
• Modifying and improving existing systems.
• Educating teams on the implementation of new cloud technologies and initiatives.
• Designing, developing and deploying modular cloud-based systems.
• Developing and maintaining cloud solutions in accordance with best practices.
• Ensuring efficient functioning of data storage and processing functions in accordance with company security policies and best practices in cloud security.
• Identifying, analysing, and resolving infrastructure vulnerabilities and application deployment issues.
• Regularly reviewing existing systems and making recommendations for improvements.
• Interacting with clients, providing cloud support, and making recommendations based on client needs.
• Review, monitor and optimize cloud spend

Cloud Engineer Requirements:

• Azure certification required. (AZ100, AZ800, AZ801, AZ304, AZ305, AZ900, ETC)
• AWS, and GCP certification will be advantageous.
• Degree in computer science or a similar field will be beneficial.
• 3+ years of experience architecting, designing, developing, and implementing cloud solutions on AZURE platforms.
• Be familiar with ITIL, ISO27001, POPI Act.
• Proven track record off administrating IAAS, PAAS, SAAS, environments. Specifically, Functions, Webapps, Services plans, Elastic plans, SQL as a Service.
• 10+ year IT experience including LAN/WAN, Windows Server Environments, Storage technologies, Security Principles, Backup and Disaster Recovery.
• Experience with CI/CD systems.
• Experience with DevOps.
• Troubleshooting and analytical skills.
• Good communication and collaboration skills.
• Client management skills.
• Own Reliable transportation.
• Hybrid working environment readiness with own internet connection.