Cloud Architect, Midrand

Reference: CPT002483-AK-1

Client based in Gauteng is seeking a Cloud Architect to oversee cloud computing architecture through deployment, management, and support for cloud applications. Duties&Responsibilities

Responsibilities: Be the Subject Matter Expert (SME) on building cloud infrastructure and the design of cloud migration solutions. Modernizing and migrating on-prem workloads to cloud. Knowledge and experience in building and managing cloud and hybrid solutions in Azure and M365. Thorough understanding of enterprise IT Strategies and Concepts.Proven ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment. Drive the development of robust cloud hosting architecture. Implement industry best practice frameworks and controls on their services. Administration of technical documentation, bulletins and release notes for known problems.Supporting the Support Staff in resolving tickets. Communicate areas for improvement to management to improve the overall integrity and functionality of the environment in the organization. Follow-up on technical cases including escalation and management of the case until case closure. Requirements:Tertiary IT qualification and matric with 4 years+ experience as a Support Engineer with emphasis on Microsoft products. Azure Solutions Architect Certification. Azure Administrator Certification. Microsoft Associate certification. Cisco networking certification. ToGAF Level 1 Certified. Experience in provisioning, configuring and maintaining cloud computing services.Implementation of Cloud Adoption Frameworks. Previous exposure to support roles and IT Service management (ITIL) methodologies. Working knowledge of applicable data privacy and security practices and laws. Experience with performance optimization and capacity planning of virtualized environments.Knowledge of SAN storage and backup environment administration. Working knowledge of cloud security concepts. Solid working knowledge of current ICT technologies across a wide variety of technical disciplines. Experience supporting Microsoft technology, including, but not limited to: Windows Server and Client OS, Active Directory, Remote Desktop Services, SQL, IIS, DNS, and DHCP.Expert knowledge of Cloud Hosting Platforms, App Modernization, Automation across Web, APIs, Databases and operating systems. 3+ years of experience designing and supporting Azure environments, including IaaS and PaaS. Please note only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Package&Remuneration

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