Enterprise Cloud Architect

2 weeks ago

Gauteng, South Africa Job Crystal Full time

**Position Overview**

**Minimum Requirements**
- **Certifications (MANDATORY)**:

- Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate (**AZ-104**)
- Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert (**AZ-305**)
- Microsoft Certified: Azure Security Engineer Associate (**AZ-500**)
- **Cloud Experience**:

- **8+ years of hands-on Azure experience**:

- 10-15 years of relevant IT infrastructure and architecture experience
- Strong background in **enterprise networking**, **network security**, and **firewall architecture**:

- Deep expertise in **FortiGate firewall design, deployment, and integration** in cloud environments
- Experience with **Azure Virtual WAN (VWAN)** highly advantageous
- **Tertiary Education**:

- Formal tertiary qualification is **not compulsory**, but relevant certifications and practical experience are essential

**Key Responsibilities**
- Architect and design scalable, secure, and resilient Azure-based enterprise cloud environments
- Define and implement **Azure networking architectures**, including **NSGs**, **VNets**, **ExpressRoute**, and **VWAN**:

- Deploy, manage, and troubleshoot **FortiGate firewalls** within Azure and hybrid environments
- Ensure optimal performance, availability, and security of cloud infrastructure
- Collaborate with DevOps, Security, and Application teams to define and implement cloud governance and security controls
- Guide enterprise cloud adoption strategies, migration roadmaps, and modernization initiatives
- Stay up to date with industry trends and Microsoft’s cloud technology roadmap
- Provide technical leadership, mentorship, and architecture guidance to project teams
- Conduct regular reviews of architecture frameworks, design patterns, and policies

**Technical Competencies**
- Strong experience with **Infrastructure as Code** tools (e.g., Terraform, Bicep, ARM Templates)
- In-depth knowledge of **Azure Monitor, Azure Security Center, Azure Policy, Defender for Cloud**:

- Expert-level understanding of **Azure Identity & Access Management (IAM), RBAC, Azure AD**:

- Proficient in designing secure **hybrid networking solutions** with Fortinet appliances
- Advanced troubleshooting and performance tuning across cloud networking layers

**Preferred (Nice to Have)**
- Exposure to multi-cloud or hybrid cloud architectures (e.g., AWS, GCP)
- Experience with **Zero Trust Architecture** principles
- Familiarity with **SD-WAN**, **VPN Gateways**, **Private Link**, and **Hub-Spoke topology** in Azure
- Knowledge of scripting (PowerShell, Python)

**Why Join Us?**
- Opportunity to work on cutting-edge cloud transformation projects
- Flexible work environment and continuous learning culture
- Influence enterprise strategy and drive real business impact
- Be part of a forward-thinking, high-performance architecture team

Work Location: In person

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