Job Description

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Job Information

Date Opened


20/02/2025
Job Type


Full time
Industry


Cloud Infrastructure
Work Experience


7 years
Education Level


Degree/B-Tech
City


Sea Point, Cape Town
Province


Western Cape
Country


South Africa
Postal Code


8005
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Established in 2001, RSAWEB is South Africa's fastest growing internet service provider (ISP) with a focus on providing connectivity to home customers, and a wide array of technology solutions to businesses. We are obsessed about ensuring all our customers receive the best possible digital experience and exceptional customer service. Thousands of customers have given RSAWEB a 5-star rating, with an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 on Google - the best-rated ISP in South Africa. We are extremely proud of winning KFM's Best of the Cape Awards: Best ISP in 2021 and 2022 and being one of the fastest streaming ISPs on Netflix and a consistently top-rated ISP on MyBroadband. These accolades are not for nothing, as we constantly strive to improve our products, services, and solutions to enhance each customer's experience. Having invested heavily in infrastructure, RSAWEB has built a strong presence in South Africa with Data Centres in Johannesburg and Cape Town.

Specialisation fields:

Cloud infrastructure Enterprise connectivity Mobile connectivity and data management Fibre-to-the-Home (FTTH) Fibre-to-the-Business (FTTB)


At RSAWEB, we are passionate about using our creativity, to provide innovative solutions and services, that allow our customers to succeed in all areas of life. We believe that we are in the business of connecting customers and businesses with each other and a world of infinite possibility and opportunity, through technology. Our mission transcends our values through every customer, every interaction, every connection, every day.

Our values:

Creativity Humanity Innovation Passion

Where will the successful candidate fit in?

The RSAWEB Cloud team is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior VMware with a strong background in VMware and AWS. The position requires a broad range of technical and non-technical skills, including cloud infrastructure, expertise, security knowledge, automation skills, and collaboration skills to develop innovative, scalable, and secure cloud solutions. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in Linux and infrastructure deployment as code, with a track record of successful implementation of cloud based solutions. The candidate must be able to communicate complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders and collaborate effectively to deliver high-quality cloud solutions. The cloud computing landscape is constantly evolving, and you will be expected to stay up to date with the latest technologies and trends. If you are a self-driven Engineer with a passion for cloud engineering and have a proven track record of delivering successful cloud-based solutions, we would love to hear from you!

Key Objectives

Design and implement cloud-based solutions in VMware and AWS environments Develop, test, and deploy infrastructure as code using tools such as Terraform and Ansible Design and implement robust backup and disaster recovery strategies, leveraging Veeam and other leading solutions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure successful implementation of cloud solutions Implement and maintain cloud security measures to protect client data and applications Automate cloud operations tasks, including provisioning, configuration, and maintenance Troubleshoot and resolve complex cloud infrastructure issues Ensure security, scalability, and availability of cloud-based systems Stay up-to-date with emerging cloud technologies and recommend improvements to current processes Senior Cloud Engineer (Veeam, AWS, VMware, Linux) Work on AWS cloud migration and deployment projects and deliver professional services and resource deployments Develop and maintain security controls for encryption, identity management, and access control Provide guidance and support to development teams on best practices for cloud infrastructure and application deployment Collaborate with cross-functional teams including DevOps, SOC, and Networks to develop and implement cloud solutions Monitor cloud infrastructure for availability, performance, and cost optimization Participate in on-call rotation for critical incident response Document cloud-based systems and processes to ensure ease of maintenance and scalability
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Requirements

Senior VMware Engineers are expected to have experience with cloud migration, deployment, and management, as well as a deep understanding of cloud services and architectures. The incumbent would need to be skilled in developing scalable, reliable, and cost-effective cloud solutions with:Extensive experience with VMware, NSX-V or NSX-T At least 7 years of experience in cloud engineering, with a focus on VMware Understanding of networking concepts and experience with configuring network infrastructure in cloud environments Excellent problem-solving and troubleshooting skills. Solid understanding of data protection principles and experience with Veeam backup and recovery solutions. Strong communication and collaboration skills Ability to work independently and in a team environment. Security expertise with in-depth knowledge of cloud security best practices, including encryption, identity management, access control, and compliance.

Extra credit if you have:

Strong skills in deployment as code using tools such as Terraform and Ansible Experience with Veeam backup solutions Familiarity with containerization technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes Develop scripts and automation using APIs to streamline cloud infrastructure management and operations Automation and scripting skills in Python, Bash, or PowerShell and familiar with API integration and automation tools such as Jenkins, Github Actions, or Chef

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Technology, or related field Professional certifications such as VMware VCP or VCAP is a must-have. Professional certifications such as AWS Certified Solutions Architect, Certified Kubernetes Administrator or similar internationally recognized cloud certifications are a plus.
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Benefits

Medical Aid (Discovery) Reduced Gap Cover Rates (Turnberry Premier) Retirement Annuity Contribution (Allan Gray) Medical Insurance (Momentum - Health4Me) Discounted Internet Connectivity Free Barista prepared beverages and snacks from our in-house cafe. Free Employee Wellness Programme (ICAS) Team Buildings Exposure to latest industry technologies and standards Lastly, a work environment that rivals the very best!


If you have not heard from us within 2 weeks of submitting your application, please consider your application as unsuccessful.