Job Description

Department
University of Venda -> Vice Chancellor and Principal -> Corporate Services -> Department of Information Communication Technology
Job Title
CLOUD ENGINEER (P7)
Post Level
Grade 7
Job Type
Support - Univen Funded
Closing Date
14/11/2025
Job Requirements
A Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field, with at least five years of practical experience working on Azure cloud platforms.

• Azure Cloud certifications are highly desirable, reflecting advanced expertise and a commitment to continuous learning.

• Proven proficiency in managing Linux (multiple distributions) and Windows Server environments.

• Strong analytical skills for diagnosing complex issues in distributed cloud systems.

• Solid project management capabilities, with experience working in Agile, Scrum, or Kanban frameworks.

• Competence in shell scripting (Bash, PowerShell) for automation and system troubleshooting.

• Experience automating Office 365 license onboarding to streamline collaboration and boost productivity.

• Hands-on expertise in Azure resource management, including security, networking, and Azure Active Directory.

• Familiarity with hypervisors such as VMware, KVM, and Hyper-V.

• Practical knowledge of virtualization and containerization, including orchestration tools like Kubernetes.

• Experience using Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools to automate provisioning and deployment.

• Deep understanding of Identity and Access Management (IAM), encryption, and security group configurations.

• Proficiency with CI/CD tools such as Jenkins, GitLab CI, GitHub Actions, and CircleCI to support DevOps practices.

Duties

• Design, implement, and maintain cloud infrastructure across PaaS, IaaS, SaaS, Serverless, DevOps, and IaC environments.

• Integrate on-premises systems and multi-cloud architectures to ensure seamless operations.

• Conduct thorough assessments of the existing UNIVEN ICT Cloud ecosystem, including legacy systems and network configurations.

• Perform cost optimization and performance tuning, including rightsizing of virtual machines and storage tiers.

• Architect Virtual Networks (VNets) with appropriate subnetting, address spaces, and load balancing using Azure Load Balancer and Azure Application Gateway.

• Organize resources logically using Resource Groups for efficient management.

• Implement and manage security protocols including RBAC, managed identities, network security groups, Azure policies, passwordless authentication, and MFA.

• Monitor and maintain systems using Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, Azure Advisor, and automated alerting mechanisms.

• Ensure high availability and disaster recovery strategies are in place and operational.

• Deploy and automate core Azure resources using IaC methodologies.

• Leverage the Azure Architecture Centre for best practices, reference designs, and implementation guidance.

• Collaborate with Microsoft support engineers for proactive issue resolution and environment optimization.

• Schedule and execute patching and security updates to maintain system integrity.

• Administer Azure roles and permissions, including owner, contributor, reader, and custom roles.

Skills Required