Job Description

Job Summary Role Overview: The IT Infrastructure Manager is responsible for overseeing and managing the deployment, operation, and maintenance of Azure-based infrastructure. This role requires a blend of technical expertise, leadership skills, and strategic planning to ensure that the cloud infrastructure meets the organization's needs for reliability, scalability, security, and cost-efficiency.Key Responsibilities:
Infrastructure Management:

• Design, implement, and manage scalable and secure cloud infrastructure on Microsoft Azure.
• Monitor and maintain Azure resources, including virtual machines, storage, networking, and databases.
• Ensure high availability and disaster recovery solutions are in place and regularly tested.

Security and Compliance:

• Implement and enforce security best practices and compliance standards (e.g., POPIA, GDPR, HIPAA).
• Manage identity and access management (IAM) within Azure to control user permissions and roles.
• Conduct regular security assessments and audits to identify and mitigate potential risks.

Performance Optimization:

• Analyze and optimize the performance of cloud infrastructure to ensure efficient resource utilization.
• Implement monitoring and alerting systems to proactively identify and address performance issues.
• Continuously evaluate and integrate new Azure services and features to enhance infrastructure performance.

Cost Management:

• Monitor and manage cloud spending to ensure cost-effective use of Azure resources.
• Implement cost-saving strategies, such as reserved instances, auto-scaling, and resource tagging.
• Provide regular cost reports and forecasts to stakeholders.

Team Leadership and Collaboration:

• Lead and mentor a team of cloud engineers and administrators.
• Collaborate with other IT teams, developers, and business units to understand and meet their cloud infrastructure needs.
• Develop and maintain documentation, including architecture diagrams, operational procedures, and training materials.

Project Management:

• Plan, execute, and oversee cloud infrastructure projects from conception to completion.
• Coordinate with vendors, consultants, and third-party providers to ensure successful project delivery.
• Ensure projects are delivered on time, within scope, and within budget.

Continuous Improvement:

• Stay updated with the latest Azure technologies, trends, and best practices.
• Conduct regular reviews and assessments of the cloud infrastructure to identify areas for improvement.
• Drive innovation by exploring and implementing new tools and methodologies.

Qualifications:
Education:

• Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field (or equivalent work experience).

Experience:

• Proven experience managing and administering Microsoft Azure environments.
• Experience with cloud architecture, infrastructure design, and deployment.
• Experience in managing security, compliance, and disaster recovery in a cloud environment.
• Leadership experience with a track record of leading and developing high-performing teams.

Technical Skills:

• In-depth knowledge of Azure services (e.g., Azure VMs, Azure Storage, Azure Networking, Azure AD).
• Proficiency in infrastructure-as-code (IaC) tools (e.g., ARM templates, Terraform).
• Strong understanding of networking concepts and configurations in Azure.
• Familiarity with DevOps practices and tools (e.g., Azure DevOps, CI/CD pipelines).

Certifications:

• Relevant Azure certifications, such as Azure Administrator Associate, Azure Solutions Architect Expert, or similar, are highly desirable.

Soft Skills:

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong organizational and project management abilities.

Work Environment:

• This role may involve on-call responsibilities and occasional travel.
• The position operates in an office environment, located in Woodmead Sandton.

How to Apply: Please submit your application by 5 July. Interviews will be conducted in up to 3 rounds, focusing on both technical and behavioral competencies. We are looking for a candidate who can start as soon as possible. Send your CVOpensourceRecruiter

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