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Cloud Engineer (AWS)

How2Apply Talent Network

Sandton, Gauteng

Full-time

Posted 1 hour ago

Full-time IT & Software

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Job Description

You'll keep servers, networks and cloud services up and secure for a manufacturing group with several sites in Sandton. If you turn up on time and finish what you start, you'll fit in quickly.

You'll be based at a manufacturing group with several sites in Sandton. Living nearby, or on a taxi route to it, really helps. Start date: as soon as possible for the right person.

The work, day to day

Manage users, groups and conditional access in Entra ID
Monitor servers, links and firewalls and act on alerts
Run and test backups, and do regular restore drills
Handle access requests and keep records that support POPIA compliance
Review security logs and investigate suspicious sign-ins

What you need

Willing to do standby and after-hours maintenance
At least 3 years in systems, network or cloud administration
Solid TCP/IP, routing, switching and firewall knowledge
Strong Windows Server, Active Directory and Microsoft 365 skills, or Linux for Linux posts
Degree or diploma in IT, plus relevant certifications

What you get

Funded certification path
Medical aid and provident fund
Standby allowance and overtime for maintenance windows

Applying, step by step

Read the "What you need" list above. If you tick most of it, go ahead and apply.
Keep copies of these ready to send: certification transcript from Microsoft, Cisco or AWS plus short summary of one infrastructure project you led.
Send your details with the form below. Add one or two lines about similar work you've done.
Keep your phone on. Shortlisted applicants are contacted by call, SMS or WhatsApp within 7 working days.

How2Apply recruits for this position on behalf of hiring employers around Sandton; applications go into our talent pool and shortlisted candidates are introduced directly.

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.

Tips to get shortlisted

Include your certification verification links, since many employers check them before the interview.
Mention the environment size, such as "120 VMs, 14 sites, 900 users", as it tells recruiters your level.