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.