We are seeking a skilled and proactive Cloud Engineer to join our IT team. In this role, you will be responsible for managing, securing, and optimizing our Microsoft 365 and Azure environments. You will work across core services including Entra ID (formerly Azure AD), Intune, Microsoft Defender, and a range of Azure IaaS and PaaS solutions. The position reports to the Director of Infrastructure & Security and is based in Cape Town. Other working relationships include all members of the IT team, all users’ worldwide and external suppliers. Responsibilities Administer and support Microsoft 365 services, including: Entra ID (identity and access management) Intune (mobile device and endpoint management) Microsoft Defender (endpoint security and threat protection) Exchange Online and Teams (emails and unified communications) SharePoint Online (productivity and collaboration) Design, deploy, and manage Azure services such as virtual machines, storage, networks, and VPNs Develop and maintain Azure platform services such as App Services, Azure SQL, Functions, and Logic Apps Ensure security, compliance, and governance across all Microsoft cloud services Monitor system health and performance using tools like Azure Monitor and Log Analytics Collaborate with internal stakeholders to support cloud initiatives and resolve incidents Manage and support hybrid identity management, including SSO and Conditional Access Maintain comprehensive documentation and provide training or support when needed Participate to the resolution of complex problems Qualifications And Experience Qualified to graduate level Minimum 3 years’ experience with Security incident handling Experience in a SOC is an advantage Certifications such as GCIH, GSEC, GCFA highly valued Certifications such as CCNA and MCSA an advantage Skills Good experience with email and alerts/incident investigation Strong hands-on knowledge of Azure services (IaaS/PaaS) Solid scripting and automation experience (PowerShell, Azure CLI) Solid knowledge of identity and access management, MFA, and Conditional Access Knowledge of cloud networking, firewalls, and VPN configurations Understanding of security best practices (Zero Trust, compliance, encryption) Experience with monitoring and troubleshooting in Microsoft cloud environments Ability to implement and maintain Infrastructure as Code (ARM, Bicep, Terraform) Good knowledge of general IT systems and TCP/IP networking #J-18808-Ljbffr