Senior Project Engineer (Cloud)
Permanent
Cape Town
Posted 3 weeks ago
Seniority level
Senior
Experience
5+ Years
Remuneration
R55 000 - R75 000
Remuneration type
Salary
Remuneration frequency
Monthly
Benefits
Discretionary Annual Bonus
The Company
The Company are a highly respected Managed Services Provider (MSP) with a growing reputation, brand, and client base. In this role, you will lead and deliver customer projects focused on Azure and Microsoft 365 solutions while managing a diverse technology portfolio, including email security solutions, endpoint detection and response (EDR) tools, and backup services.
Responsibilities
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Technical Leadership:
- Lead the technical planning and execution of advanced Microsoft Azure and Microsoft 365 projects, including IaaS, PaaS, digital transformation, and Azure Virtual Desktop deployments.
- Troubleshoot and optimize Azure environments to ensure performance and security.
- Mentor Cloud Project Engineers, providing technical guidance and knowledge sharing.
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Client Engagement:
- Engage in technical discussions with client c-suite executives to influence solution decisions.
- Conduct technical audits for Azure, Microsoft 365, and on-premise environments aligned with compliance frameworks (e.g., NIST, CIS).
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Project Execution:
- Manage and integrate third-party tools such as email security solutions, EDR tools, and single sign-on (SSO) applications.
- Create and maintain comprehensive technical documentation for projects.
- Support hybrid projects that include on-premise environments such as Windows Server and VMware.
Essential Qualifications & Skills
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Core Technical Expertise:
- Extensive knowledge of Microsoft infrastructure, including Windows Server, Active Directory, Entra ID Sync, DNS, and DHCP.
- Proven experience designing, deploying, and managing Azure IaaS and PaaS solutions.
- Proficiency in Microsoft 365, including Exchange Online, Intune, SharePoint, security configurations, and data governance.
- Advanced understanding of Azure networking (e.g., VNETs, NSGs, Azure Gateways).
- Scripting experience (PowerShell, Azure CLI).
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Certifications:
- Microsoft Certified: Azure Solution Architect Expert (required).
- Microsoft 365 Certified: Administrator Expert (required).
Desirable Skills
- Knowledge of Infrastructure as Code (e.g., Bicep, Terraform).
- Experience with hybrid environments, including VMware.
- Additional certifications, such as:
- Azure Virtual Desktop Specialty
- Cybersecurity Architect Expert
- Azure Security Engineer Associate
- Azure Network Engineer Associate
- Information Protection and Compliance Administrator Associate