Cloud Engineer (AWS)

How2Apply Talent Network
Brits, North West
Full-time
Posted 2 hours ago
Full-time IT & Software
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Job Description

An university IT department in Brits needs infrastructure that just works, and someone to make it so. This role rewards consistency more than flash.

You'll report in Brits. Relocation is not covered for this one.

The work, day to day

  • Review security logs and investigate suspicious sign-ins
  • Apply monthly patches to servers and network devices
  • Work with ISPs on link faults and fibre installs
  • Manage users, groups and conditional access in Entra ID
  • Run and test backups, and do regular restore drills
  • Handle access requests and keep records that support POPIA compliance

What you need

  • At least 3 years in systems, network or cloud administration
  • Willing to do standby and after-hours maintenance
  • Degree or diploma in IT, plus relevant certifications
  • Clear change management and documentation habits
  • Scripting in PowerShell, Bash or Python

Extra points for

  • CCNA, Fortinet NSE or MikroTik certification
  • Experience with SIEM tools such as Microsoft Sentinel or Wazuh
  • ISO 27001 audit experience

On offer

  • Medical aid and provident fund
  • Standby allowance and overtime for maintenance windows
  • Company laptop, phone and home internet allowance

Applying, step by step

  1. Check you meet the must-haves first; recruiters filter on those before anything else.
  2. Keep copies of these ready to send: IT degree or diploma plus certification transcript from Microsoft, Cisco or AWS.
  3. Fill in the short form below with your name and a phone number you actually answer.
  4. If you're shortlisted you'll hear from us within 10 working days, usually by phone.

Your application joins the How2Apply talent pool for this role, and we put shortlisted people forward to employers hiring in and around Brits.

Applying is free. Nobody from How2Apply will ever ask you to pay for anything to get this job.

How to stand out

  • Group your CV skills by area, such as networking, cloud, security and scripting, so the tech reviewer finds them fast.
  • Include your certification verification links, since many employers check them before the interview.

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Job details
SalaryDiscussed at interview
Job TypeFull-time
LocationBrits, North West
CategoryIT & Software
Experience4+ years
Posted13 November 2026
Closing Date18 December 2026
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