Job Description

Cloud Engineer (JB4257)
Midrand, Gauteng (hybrid)
R45 – 60 000 CTC per month
Permanent

Join a leading company in the provision of groundbreaking EHR platforms to a diverse international clientele, where equal emphasis is placed on staff development and client satisfaction.
As the Cloud Engineer, you will assume responsibility for the setup and maintenance of Google Cloud infrastructure, ensuring seamless operation of cloud solutions daily.
You'll have the opportunity to explore new technologies and contribute to modernizing company systems.
Essential requirements include expertise in Google Cloud, relevant certifications, and proficiency in Windows Server environments.
This role offers the opportunity to work with cutting-edge cloud technologies and make meaningful contributions to our infrastructure. If you're passionate about cloud computing and enjoy working in a vested environment, then why have you not applied yet?

Minimum Requirements:
Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science or Software Engineering
Minimum 3 years of experience with Google Cloud Platform
Google Cloud Associate Cloud Engineer certification is essential
Proficiency in Microsoft Server, Active Directory, Group Policy, Virtual Machines and DNS
Strong problem-solving and reporting skills
Attention to detail

Duties and Responsibilities:
Set up infrastructure for EHR software and other third-party applications
Plan, configure, deploy, and maintain cloud solutions according to specifications
Configure access and security measures in Google Cloud Platform
Monitor and manage the cloud environment, implementing security solutions as needed
Assist in pricing out solutions in Google Cloud Platform
Utilize internal tools for generating hardware configuration proposals
Review and submit pricing proposals within deadlines
Lead assigned proof of concept projects, providing technical feedback and recommendations
Stay updated on industry trends and Google Cloud Platform updates to improve infrastructure and processes
Participate in technical meetings with customers and address raised issues promptly
Handle support tickets and review technical documents and reports
Investigate and propose solutions to technical issues, following change control processes
Monitor and report on SLAs, cloud spending, and security measures for customers and internal infrastructure
Perform scheduled maintenance on Windows VMs, ensuring uptime during patching
Oversee backup processes to ensure consistent and reliable backups according to schedules
Plan and conduct regular disaster recovery testing
Assist customers in recovering from disasters if necessary
Maintain accurate time logs and handle leave requests efficiently

Please email your full comprehensive CV to resumes@kontak.catsone.com and quote JB4257 in the subject line
For full JD & to apply online https://www.kontak.co.za/vacancies.php
Please do not apply using Scanned CVs, no supporting documentation is required at this point, this will be requested later.

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