Infrastructure Cloud Engineer

About the position

Drive cloud innovation in a global organisation at the forefront of Microsoft technology.

Is this you?
You're a solution-focused, proactive team player who thrives in fast-changing environments. With a strong grasp of cloud technologies and a passion for Microsoft ecosystems, you love solving complex problems and protecting systems and data. You stay calm under pressure, communicate clearly, and consistently deliver high-quality work. You take ownership of your work and are always one step ahead, anticipating issues and pushing for continuous improvement.

What you'll be doing (and why you'll enjoy it)
You'll be managing and optimising Microsoft 365 and Azure environments, from identity and access management to endpoint protection and collaboration tools. You'll be hands-on with cloud infrastructure-designing, deploying, and maintaining services across IaaS and PaaS platforms. Your work will span system automation, governance, hybrid identity, and compliance, as well as troubleshooting and performance monitoring. Collaborating with internal teams and resolving incidents will keep your problem-solving instincts sharp and your days varied.

Where you'll be doing it
Our client is a global advisory firm that partners with over 250 families worldwide, delivering strategic planning, investment management, and administration services. With offices in 14 jurisdictions and a high-performance culture, the organisation embraces innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning-particularly in IT and cloud technologies. You'll be part of a tech-forward team with international impact.

What you'll need
A graduate-level qualification and at least 3 years' experience handling security incidents are essential, ideally with SOC experience. Strong technical expertise in Microsoft 365, Entra ID, Intune, Defender, Azure IaaS/PaaS, and scripting tools like PowerShell or Azure CLI is required. You'll need to understand identity management, cloud networking, Infrastructure as Code, and modern security frameworks like Zero Trust.

What you'll get
You'll join a globally respected organisation with a reputation for excellence and innovation. Enjoy meaningful work, exposure to the latest cloud technologies, and a collaborative team culture that values your input and supports your professional growth.

How to apply
For a confidential discussion please contact Judy Engelbrecht on [Phone Number Removed]; or send your CV to [Email Address Removed]. We appreciate that your CV might not be fully up to date. No problem, just send us what you have. We do respond to everyone! Just give us a few days to work through your application.

Desired Skills:

• Security Incident handling
• GCIH
• GSEC
• CCNA
• Microsoft 365
• Entra ID
• Intune
• Microsoft Defender
• Azure Services
• IaaS
• PaaS
• PowerShell
• Azure CLI
• Identity & Access Management
• MFA
• Cloud Networking
• Firewalls
• VPN Configurations
• Security Best Practices
• Zero Trust
• Compliance
• encryption
• Microsoft Cloud Environments
• ARM
• Bicep
• Terraform

Desired Work Experience:

• 2 to 5 years

Desired Qualification Level:

• Degree