Job Description

Junior Cloud Engineer: Azure: Financial Services Industry: 12 Months FTC: Cape Town
Support the delivery and maintenance of Microsoft Azure Infrastructure. Assist with provisioning, automation, monitoring, and documentation using best practices in a cloud-first environment:
Qualification and Experience:

• Diploma or Degree: IT and/or Related Field
• 2 to 4 Years of professional experience in Cloud Engineering Capacity or other cloud-related roles
• Azure Administrator Associate (AZ-104): required
• AZ-104: Microsoft Azure Administrator Associate: advantageous

Key Performance Areas:

• Cloud Infrastructure Support:
• Monitor and maintain Azure resources (VMs, storage, networking)
• Assist in provisioning and configuring cloud services
• Perform routine maintenance and updates
• Deployment and Configuration
• Support the deployment of applications and services in Azure

Use Tools like Azure Resource Manager (ARM) templates, Bicep or Terraform:

• Help configure CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps or GitHub Actions
• Monitoring and Troubleshooting
• Monitor system performance using Azure Monitor and Log Analytics
• Respond to alerts and incidents, escalating when necessary
• Assist in root cause analysis and resolution of issue

Security and Compliance:

• Apply basic security configurations (NSGs, firewalls, RBAC)
• Support identity and access management using Azure AD
• Help enforce compliance policies and governance standards

Documentation and Reporting:

• Maintain documentation for configurations, procedures, and troubleshooting steps.
• Generate usage and performance reports.

Collaboration and Learning:

• Work closely with senior engineers, developers, and IT teams.
• Participating in team meetings and knowledge-sharing sessions.
• Continuously learn and stay updated on Azure services and best practices.
• Assist in cost optimization efforts
• Participate in disaster recovery planning and testing
• Contribute to automation scripts and tools

Required Skills and Experience:

• Hands-on experience with Microsoft Azure
• Understanding of core Azure services (Azure VMs, Storage, Networking, Azure Active Directory)
• Basic understanding of networking (DNS, VPN, firewalls, subnets, Azure Virtual Network (VNet), Network Security Groups (NSGs), and ExpressRoute)
• Strong familiarity with the Azure Portal, Azure CLI, and ARM templates
• Basic knowledge of Azure pricing, SLAs, and support plans
• Basic administration of Windows Server and/or Linux
• Experience with PowerShell or Bash scripting
• Experience in Infrastructure as Code (IaC) with Bicep, Terraform, or ARM templates with exposure to CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps or GitHub Actions

Please note:

• Communication will only be with shortlisted candidates
• Please email a detailed copy of your CV: swart@isilumko.co.za