Junior Cloud Engineer (Azure) - 12 month contract - Hybrid- Cape Town

Client of ours are seeking a Junior Cloud Engineer (AZURE) for a 12 month contract position - this is hybrid based and to start 1st SEPTEMBER 2025

Role Purpose

• Support the delivery and maintenance of Microsoft Azure infrastructure. Assist with provisioning, automation, monitoring, and documentation using best practices in a cloud-first environment.

Key Responsibilities

Cloud Infrastructure Support

• Monitor and maintain Azure resources (VMs, storage, networking, etc.)
• 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 issues

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 or strong familiarity with Microsoft Azure
• Understanding of core Azure services (Azure VMs, Storage, Networking, Azure Active Directory, etc.)
• 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

Education And Certification

• Diploma, Degree in IT and/or related fields.
• Azure Administrator Associate (AZ-104) - required.
• AZ-104: Microsoft Azure Administrator Associate - advantageous