how2apply

Cloud Engineer (AWS)

How2Apply Talent Network

Polokwane, Limpopo

Full-time

Posted 2 hours ago

Full-time IT & Software

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Job Description

When the network goes down at this data centre in Polokwane, you're the one who brings it back. If you learn fast and don't mind being shown things twice, you'll settle in within a few weeks.

Home base is a data centre on the Polokwane side of Limpopo.

What you'll actually do

Work with ISPs on link faults and fibre installs
Run and test backups, and do regular restore drills
Plan hardware refreshes and licence renewals with a budget
Apply monthly patches to servers and network devices
Document network diagrams and change records
Manage users, groups and conditional access in Entra ID

What you need

Degree or diploma in IT, plus relevant certifications
Solid TCP/IP, routing, switching and firewall knowledge
At least 3 years in systems, network or cloud administration
Clear change management and documentation habits
Scripting in PowerShell, Bash or Python

Nice if you have

Experience with SIEM tools such as Microsoft Sentinel or Wazuh
Azure Administrator (AZ-104) or AWS Solutions Architect Associate

What you get

Medical aid and provident fund
Company laptop, phone and home internet allowance
Funded certification path

How to apply

Make sure the role, the hours and working in Polokwane really suit you before you apply.
Have the following on hand (clear photos on your phone are fine at first): IT degree or diploma plus certification transcript from Microsoft, Cisco or AWS.
Fill in the short form below with your name and a phone number you actually answer.
Watch for a call or WhatsApp from How2Apply over the next 10 working days.

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

How2Apply never charges you to apply, for training, for uniforms or for a "placement fee". If anyone asks you for money, it is a scam.

Before you hit apply

Group your CV skills by area, such as networking, cloud, security and scripting, so the tech reviewer finds them fast.
Mention the environment size, such as "120 VMs, 14 sites, 900 users", as it tells recruiters your level.