Cloud Solution Architect - Sandton, South Africa - Ovations Technologies (Pty) Ltd
Description
Key Responsibilities:
- Implement and maintain private and hybrid cloud environments in alignment with organizational strategy.
- Collaborate with Infrastructure Designers and Platform Owners to review and approve cloud templates and patterns.
- Conduct logical deployments of cloud configurations.
- Automate cloud services to enhance efficiency and scalability.
- Engage with Public Cloud Providers to integrate and consume services effectively.
- Maintain and enhance cloud service offerings, including portal and catalogue items.
- Ensure all service offerings integrate into IT Service Management (ITSM) processes according to SLAs.
- Conduct capacity planning to ensure adequate infrastructure capacity at all times.
- Monitor and report on the performance of cloud infrastructure, recommending actions for optimization.
- Act as thirdlevel support for cloud infrastructure operations.
- Advise and consult project workgroups on cloudrelated matters.
- Rightsizing infrastructure as necessary to optimize performance and cost.
- Execute deliverables within agreed timeframes in line with cloud strategy.
- Keep certifications valid and up to date, staying current with industry trends.
Qualifications and Experience:
- Matric / Grade 12 / National Senior Certificate.
- Relevant ITrelated Degree or Diploma.
- Public Cloud Certification and Virtualization Certification (VMware preferable).
- 810 years of IT infrastructure and operations experience.
Technical Skills:
- Strong networking knowledge.
- Experience with storage area network infrastructure.
- Proficiency in database management.
- Knowledge of computer security principles.
- Familiarity with disaster recovery and business continuity standards.
- Understanding of information technology concepts.
Behavioural Competencies:
- Technical/professional knowledge and skills.
- Ability to manage work effectively.
- Strong influencing skills.
- Proven ability to drive innovation.
- Commitment to continuous improvement.
- Proactive in initiating action.
- Excellent collaboration skills
Job Types:
Full-time, Temporary
Contract length: 12 months
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