Azure Infrastructure And Security Specialist (contract) Gauteng/hybrid Isb9301406

Midrand, Johannesburg, South Africa

Job Description

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Azure Infrastructure and Security Specialist (Senior) position powering Group excellence
Implement and administer Microsoft Entra ID, Entra ID Connect and Active Directory for global operations
Drive Zero Trust architecture and advanced security concepts across hybrid cloud environments
Join the Microsoft Entra ID | Authentication Platforms team driving Group IT strategy and innovation
POSITION: Contract: 01 November 2025 31 December 2028
EXPERIENCE: Minimum 5 years of professional IT experience (including Cloud/Hybrid environments)
COMMENCEMENT: 01 November 2025
LOCATION: Hybrid: Midrand/Menlyn/Rosslyn/Home Office rotation
TEAM: Microsoft Entra ID | Authentication Platforms
Project Information
As a fundamental part of the domain Digital Identity, we are responsible for the global Active Directory with more than 100.000 user accounts and Entra ID.
Therefore, ensuring high availability and highest state of the art security are key success factors in our daily work. As part of our team, you drive the implementation of our Group IT Strategy.
As an Entra ID Expert and Security Specialist, we offer you an innovative and challenging field of activity in the product (Authentications Platform).
You will be responsible for the global Entra ID infrastructure operation, maintenance and innovation.
You have the possibility to constantly improve operational tasks & processes, evaluate & implement innovations (new features & functions) and continuously drive automation to keep Entra ID ready for the future.
Qualifications/Experience

  • Successfully completed degree in computer science/communications engineering or another degree program or comparable qualification.
  • Minimum 5 years of professional experience (also internationally) in the IT sector, some of them with responsibility of managing large Cloud / Hybrid environments
Essential Skills Requirements
  • Min. 3 years of professional experience in the implementation and support of Microsoft Enterprise IT architectures with a focus on Identity and Access Management Systems.
  • Expert experience in implementing and administering Microsoft Entra ID, Entra ID Connect and Active Directory, together with the good knowledge in authentication protocols (Kerberos, SAML, OAUTH/OIDC).
  • Advanced experience in Entra ID and Zero Trust architecture concepts.
  • Advanced Experience with development and implementation of Entra ID security concepts.
  • Advanced experience in network protocols of IPv4, IPv6, DNS.
  • Advanced experience automation as Infrastructure as Code with e.g. PowerShell, Azure Functions.
  • Any additional responsibilities assigned in the Agile Working Model (AWM) Charter.
Advantageous Skills Requirements
  • Advanced experience in working with hybrid cloud environments and Microsoft Azure.
  • Advanced experience with Agile Working environments.
  • Teamwork and strong internal and external communication skills.
  • Analytical thinking skills to coordinate, analyse and fix technical issues.
  • Self-organizer and problem-solver with a strong delivery focus on innovations and continuous improvement.
NB:
  • South African citizens/residents preferred. Valid work permit holders will be considered.
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  • If you do not receive a response within 2 weeks, please consider your application unsuccessful.
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Job Detail

  • Job Id
    JD1514037
  • Industry
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  • Total Positions
    1
  • Job Type:
    Full Time
  • Salary:
    Not mentioned
  • Employment Status
    Permanent
  • Job Location
    Midrand, Johannesburg, South Africa
  • Education
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