Port Elizabeth: Senior Cloud and Identity Specialist posted by Top Vitae

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.

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.

Please consider your application unsuccessful should you not receive a response within 2 weeks.