Cloud Engineer

Reporting to the ICT Infrastructure Manager, the role will be responsible for ensuring design, implementation and management of cloud-based systems and building & maintaining cloud infrastructure for CIC Group. The role shall be involved in creating and managing scalable cloud-based services, overseeing data storage solutions, cost optimization, providing support, and troubleshooting issues to ensure seamless cloud operations.

Key Responsibilities

Cloud Architecture & Infrastructure Management

Design, build, and manage highly secure, scalable, and available cloud architectures to meet business needs.
Oversee the configuration of cloud infrastructure components, including networking, security services, and storage solutions and hybrid connectivity.
Monitor cloud management and data storage services to ensure efficiency and cost-effectiveness.
Support negotiation efforts with vendors to control costs and ensure scalability of cloud services.
Enforce cloud security best practices including IAM, RBAC, encryption, vulnerability management, and network segmentation.
Development & Lifecycle Participation

Participate in all aspects of the software development lifecycle for cloud solutions, including planning, requirements gathering, development, testing, and quality assurance.
Troubleshoot incidents, identify root causes, fix and document problems, and implement preventive measures.
Training, Innovation & Stakeholder Engagement

Educate teams on the implementation of new cloud-based initiatives, providing training as needed.
Evaluate and recommend emerging cloud technologies and best practices to ensure CIC Group remains at the forefront of cloud innovation
Who We’re Looking For

Essential Knowledge/Skills and Experience Required:

Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Information Systems, or related discipline.
Minimum of 4 years’ experience in designing, implementing, and managing cloud environments
Certified Cloud Practitioner in any of the following: AWS Solutions, GCP, Oracle Cloud, Microsoft Azure.
Linux Server Administration
Microsoft Windows Server Administration