Job Description

About the Role
We're looking for a proactive Cloud Project Engineer to join our Professional Services Cloud Team. You will deliver Microsoft 365 and Azure projects end?to?end, from build to handover, working closely with Project Managers, senior engineers, and clients across a wide range of industries. This is a hands?on delivery role suited to someone who enjoys variety, ownership, and solving real?world technical challenges. If you can deliver high?quality cloud solutions, communicate clearly, and thrive in a fast?moving MSP environment, we'd love to hear from you.
Why OryxAlign?
At OryxAlign, we believe in empowering our people to thrive. We're committed to delivering outstanding service to our clients while fostering a positive, inclusive, and growth-oriented workplace. If you're looking for a role where your technical expertise and problem-solving skills can shine, we'd love to hear from you. This role will be working directly for one of our VIP clients.
What You'll Be Doing

• Deliver Microsoft 365 and Azure work packages, including build, configuration, testing, and client handover
• Implement and support Entra ID, Exchange Online, Teams, SharePoint, OneDrive, Intune, and M365 security/compliance features
• Configure Intune policies, device onboarding, app deployments, and endpoint management
• Integrate third?party SaaS applications with Entra ID (SSO using SAML/OIDC)
• Support Azure IaaS: VMs, identity integration, networking basics, backup, and monitoring
• Work confidently with MSP tooling (RMM, EDR, email security, cloud backups)
• Produce high?quality documentation -- build notes, as?builts, handovers
• Solve unfamiliar technical problems using vendor documentation, structured troubleshooting, and critical thinking
• Engage directly with clients in workshops, technical discussions, and solution walkthroughs
• Some project work will occasionally require planned out?of?hours activity (e.g., cutovers or migrations). This will always be scheduled with notice.

What You'll Bring (2-5 Years Experience)

• Hands?on experience delivering Microsoft 365 projects in a Professional Services or MSP environment
• Strong knowledge across Entra ID, Teams, SharePoint, Intune, Exchange Online, and M365 security
• Experience with M365 migrations (Exchange, SharePoint, OneDrive, Teams, endpoints)
• Solid troubleshooting across identity, collaboration, and endpoint services
• Working knowledge of Windows Server, AD, DNS, Entra Connect
• Exposure to Azure IaaS fundamentals (VMs, networking, storage, monitoring)
• Ability to break down unfamiliar technologies and deliver solutions by researching documentation
• Experience using MSP tools such as ConnectWise Automate (RMM), SentinelOne (EDR), Barracuda/Acronis backup
• Clear written and verbal communication skills with both technical and non?technical audiences

Minimum Qualifications
Required

• Microsoft 365 Certified: Administrator Expert (or equivalent experience)

Desirable

• AZ?104 Azure Administrator Associate
• AZ?305 Azure Solutions Architect Expert

What You'll Love About Working Here

• Work on diverse, impactful cloud projects
• Join a collaborative team led by an experienced Cloud Lead
• Gain exposure to new technologies, tools, and complex client environments
• Build your cloud career with ongoing development and support
• A culture of ownership, quality, accountability, and continuous improvement

Job Expectations

• Location: Cape Town, South Africa.
• Working Model: The role is office-based and aligned to CET business hours. The employee will be required from time to time to work outside of normal hours, including evenings or weekends, to support client cutovers or project go-live activities
• Working Hours: Standard Cape Town hours with required overlap with UK/Europe operations.

What you will get from OryxAlign
Along with competitive salary and training and development you will receive leave entitlement of 15 days plus one volunteer day, medical aid allowance, retirement annuity allowance with - 4% employer contribution.
Other benefits include:

• Social events throughout the year
• Technology Loans
• Wellbeing initiatives
• Long service leave
• Reward and recognition awards

Skills Required