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

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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

  • 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.
  • 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).
  • 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

  • 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).
  • 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
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