Job Title: Infrastructure Cloud Specialist
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Job type: Permanent
Location:
Gaborone
Company Overview:
Freedom 77 Recruitment is seeking candidates to work for a leading financial services provider, committed to leveraging cutting-edge technology to drive operational efficiency and enhance customer experience. We are seeking an experienced Infrastructure Cloud Specialist to join our team and play a critical role in ensuring the availability, scalability, security, and efficiency of our infrastructure and cloud systems.
Job Summary:
The Infrastructure Cloud Specialist will be responsible for designing and implementing infrastructure and cloud environments, ensuring seamless integration and operation of on-premises and cloud platforms. The role requires a proactive approach to maintaining availability, optimizing performance, and securing the organization’s systems under the guidance of the Technology and Infrastructure Lead.
Key Responsibilities:
- Design and implement infrastructure solutions, including servers, storage systems, networking components, and other resources, in accordance with organizational requirements and standards.
- Create detailed infrastructure design documentation, including network diagrams and system architecture specifications.
- Provision and configure cloud resources (e.g., virtual machines, storage, networking components) based on organizational needs, ensuring proper resource allocation, network connectivity, and security configurations.
- Automate infrastructure provisioning and management using tools like Terraform, Ansible, or CloudFormation.
- Set up monitoring and alerting systems (e.g., Nagios, Prometheus, cloud-native monitoring) to track the health, performance, and availability of infrastructure resources.
- Implement regular backups, replication, and recovery procedures to ensure data integrity and business continuity.
- Identify and resolve performance bottlenecks, optimize network configurations, and implement scaling strategies.
- Enforce security best practices, including firewalls, access controls, encryption, and vulnerability management.
- Provide technical support and troubleshooting for infrastructure-related issues, including root cause analysis and preventive measures.
- Collaborate with developers, operations teams, and other stakeholders to ensure seamless integration of infrastructure components with applications and services.
- Develop and maintain technical documentation, standard operating procedures (SOPs), and knowledge base articles for infrastructure configurations and processes.
Education:
- A tertiary qualification such as a BSc in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field is required.
Experience:
- At least 5 years of practical experience with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Microsoft Azure, Google Cloud Platform).
- Demonstrated experience managing on-premises infrastructure, including servers, storage systems, and network devices.
Certifications (Preferred):
- AWS Certified Solutions Architect
- Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) Data Center
- NetApp Certified Storage Associate
- Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect
- Google Cloud Certified: Professional Cloud Architect
Skills and Knowledge:
- Strong understanding of core cloud services, deployment models, networking, security, and resource management.
- Expertise in server administration and operating systems, including Linux (Ubuntu, CentOS, Red Hat) and Windows Server.
- Knowledge of storage technologies (SAN, NAS, object storage) and database systems (MySQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB).
- Proficiency in virtualization (VMware, Hyper-V, KVM) and containerization platforms (Docker, Kubernetes).
- Strong scripting and automation skills (Python, PowerShell, Bash).
- Familiarity with DevOps and collaboration tools (Git, Jenkins, Jira, Confluence).
- In-depth understanding of security principles, compliance frameworks, and backup/disaster recovery strategies.
- Ability to set up and analyze performance monitoring solutions to optimize system efficiency.
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs):
- Infrastructure uptime and availability.
- Internal customer satisfaction with infrastructure services and support.
- Efficiency and effectiveness of incident response and resolution.
- Backup and recovery performance.
- Proactive response to security incidents.
Role Complexity:
- Managing infrastructure across multiple cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud) and on-premises environments.
- Ensuring seamless integration, data synchronization, and consistent security controls across systems.
- Navigating challenges with legacy systems and ensuring compatibility with modern cloud solutions.
- Collaborating with cross-functional teams and external vendors to align infrastructure initiatives with business goals.
Application Deadline:7th March 2025
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