Cloud Infrastructure and Security Specialist

1 month ago


Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa Optimal Growth Technologies Full time

Optimal Growth Technologies

We are seeking a highly skilled Cloud Infrastructure and Security Specialist to join our team. This role involves designing, deploying, and managing Azure cloud infrastructure, as well as implementing security measures and backup strategies.

Job Description:

Key Responsibilities:

  • Azure Cloud Infrastructure:
    • Design, deploy, and manage Azure cloud infrastructure to support business applications and services.
    • Implement and maintain Azure services including Virtual Machines, Azure Active Directory, and Azure Backup.
    • Monitor and ensure the availability and reliability of cloud environments through configuration and regular checks.

Security and Compliance:

  • Support the implementation and management of Microsoft Defender for Cloud to safeguard against threats.
  • Utilize Microsoft Entra ID to assist in managing and securing user identities and access.
  • Help configure and manage Microsoft Sentinel for basic threat detection and incident response.
  • Assist in ensuring compliance with industry standards, including data protection and privacy regulations.

Backup and Recovery:

  • Aid in the development and implementation of backup and disaster recovery strategies for Azure environments.
  • Perform regular backups and assist in recovery tests and failover procedures to maintain data integrity.

Active Directory and Identity Management:

  • Support the management of Azure Active Directory and on-premises Active Directory environments.
  • Assist in ensuring smooth integration and synchronization between on-premises and cloud directories.
  • Help with identity and access management solutions, including Single Sign-On (SSO) and Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA).

Data Management:

  • Utilize Microsoft Purview for data governance and compliance management.
  • Assist in implementing data classification, labeling, and protection policies.

Automation and Scripting:

  • Develop and maintain PowerShell scripts to automate cloud operations.
  • Assist in implementing Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using tools such as Azure Resource Manager (ARM) templates.

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
  • Approximately 5 years of experience working with Microsoft Azure, including experience in backend recovery, security, and identity management.
  • Familiarity with AWS is advantageous.

Estimated Salary: $120,000 - $180,000 per year



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