Port Elizabeth: Senior Cloud and Identity Specialist posted by Performit Personnel

Renowned Logistics Company is looking for a Senior Cloud and Identity Specialist to join their team.

MAIN PURPOSE OF THE JOB:

The Senior Cloud and Identity Specialist is responsible for designing, building, and maintaining the cloud and identity infrastructure that supports the organizations business and security objectives. This role plays a key part in shaping the strategy and execution of identity management, cloud adoption, and security best practices across a hybrid environment. The successful candidate will act as a technical leader, ensuring alignment with best practices and company standards.

PREFFERED EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS:

BSC IT, BTech, or equivalent.

10+ years of experience as a dynamic infrastructure specialist, mastering a diverse range of technologies to drive innovation and resilience in complex IT ecosystems.

Extensive experience in designing and managing cloud solutions with Microsoft Azure.

An understanding of SQL Databases (advantageous)

Exposure to Silverfort, CoreView, AvePoint, or Palo Alto Cloud NGFW (advantageous)

Understanding of GDPR / ISO27001 / POPI advantageous

Deep expertise in Active Directory, Entra ID, and related identity management tools.

Strong knowledge of Microsoft 365, Exchange Server, and integration of cloud and on-premises identity solutions.

Experience with Azure Virtual Machines, Storage Accounts, Virtual WAN, ExpressRoute, API Management, Defender for Cloud, and Azure Backups.

Proficiency in PowerShell, Python, or other scripting languages for automation.

Experience with Zero Trust Security models and modern authentication (OAuth, SAML, MFA, etc.).

Familiarity with IAM governance, role-based access control (RBAC), and privileged access management (PAM).

Understanding of network security, hybrid identity architectures, and cloud-native security controls.

Experience with enterprise network and firewall infrastructure.

REQUIRED SKILLS:

Excellent communication skills to engage with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Excellent time management and organizational skills.

Keen attention to detail.

Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.

Hard working and dedicated.

General knowledge of software development lifecycle.

High degree of initiative, mature judgment and discretion.

Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver results in a dynamic environment.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS & RESPONSIBILITIES:

Identity and Access Management: Design, implement, and optimize identity solutions using Entra ID (Azure AD), Active Directory, CoreView, and Silverfort.

Security & Compliance: Ensure cloud and identity solutions align with security best practices and compliance frameworks.

Infrastructure as Code: Utilize automation and Infrastructure as Code (IaC) practices for deployment and management.

Technical Leadership: Provide technical guidance and mentorship to the Global Cloud and Identity Team.

Collaboration & Stakeholder Engagement: Work with IT, security, and business teams to align cloud and identity strategies with organizational goals.

Incident Resolution & Support: Lead escalations and troubleshoot complex cloud and identity issues.

Technology Evaluation: Assess emerging cloud and identity technologies and recommend adoption where appropriate.

Documentation & Governance: Maintain documentation, standards, and governance frameworks.

Exchange & O365 Management: Manage the architecture, integration, and security of Exchange and Microsoft 365 environments.

PKI & SSL Infrastructure: Manage Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) and SSL certificate lifecycle management.

DNS Management: Manage public and private DNS infrastructure to ensure security and availability.

Multi-Cloud Strategy: Develop and implement strategies for managing cloud services across multiple cloud providers where applicable.