17 Cloud Architect jobs in South Africa

Join Our Opennetworks Team as a Cloud Architect (GCP)

Are you a
GCP expert

with a passion for designing and building innovative cloud solutions that transform businesses? We're on the lookout for a
Cloud Architect (GCP)

to join our dynamic team and make magic happen every day 

As the architect of our cloud solutions, you will be instrumental in shaping the future for some of South Africa's best-known brands. You will translate their business vision into robust, scalable, and secure technical blueprints on Google Cloud Platform. From leading large-scale migrations to mentoring internal teams, your expertise will be at the core of every successful project.

Your Mission (Key Responsibilities)

• Design & Architect

: Lead the creation of end-to-end cloud solutions on GCP—from infrastructure and networking to data and security.
- Technical Leadership

: Orchestrate the technical implementation and migration of workloads from on-premises or other clouds to GCP, ensuring a seamless transition.
- Solution Optimization

: Masterfully design and build solutions that are not just functional but also scalable, secure, and cost-effective, leveraging GCP best practices.
- Expert Guidance

: Act as a trusted advisor, providing expert guidance and mentorship on cloud architecture to both our clients and your colleagues.
- Purposeful Documentation

: Develop comprehensive and clear documentation that serves as the blueprint for all cloud solutions.
- Digital Transformation

: Drive and lead successful digital transformations for our customers using the full power of core GCP services.

Your Wizard's Toolkit (Required Skills & Experience)

• Experience Level

: This is a senior role requiring
5-10 years of proven, hands-on experience

as a Cloud Architect with a deep focus on Google Cloud Platform.
- Core Services Mastery

: You are highly proficient with core GCP services such as
Compute Engine, Cloud Storage, BigQuery, and VPC

.
- Migration Experience

: You have successfully led large-scale cloud migrations and implemented cloud-native solutions.
- Security & Networking Guru

: You possess deep expertise in cloud security, networking, and governance.
- Exceptional Communicator

: You are confident in a customer-facing role, capable of presenting complex technical solutions with clarity and impact to any audience.
- Knowledge of Modern Tech

: You have a strong understanding of containerization and orchestration technologies (
Docker, Kubernetes/GKE

).
- Certification

: You hold, or are willing to complete, the
Google Cloud Professional Architect certification

.

What We Offer

• Competitive Compensation
• Professional Growth & Rewards

: Our Accreditation and Bonus Tiers program directly links your professional growth to financial rewards. As you achieve higher accreditations, you unlock higher bonus tiers.
- Hybrid & Flexible Work

: We offer a flexible, hybrid work model that focuses on results, not where you work from.
- Purpose-Driven Work

: Our OKR framework ensures a clear connection between your work and our company's strategic goals, giving you a sense of purpose and ownership.
- Agile & Role Mobility

: We encourage cross-functional collaboration and role mobility, allowing you to expand your skills and shape a dynamic career path.

If you are ready to put your magic to work, tackle exciting challenges, and make a real impact on some of Africa's leading brands, we want to hear from you If you meet the requirements, kindly send through your cv to

with the email subject: Senior Cloud Architect (GCP).

Management Level
Senior Manager

Job Description & Summary
At PwC, our people in integration and platform architecture focus on designing and implementing seamless integration solutions and robust platform architectures for clients. They enable efficient data flow and optimise technology infrastructure for enhanced business performance.

Those in cloud and network architecture at PwC will focus on designing and implementing efficient and secure solutions for clients. You will be leveraging cutting-edge technologies to optimise infrastructure and enhance connectivity.

Growing as a strategic advisor, you leverage your influence, expertise, and network to deliver quality results. You motivate and coach others, coming together to solve complex problems. As you increase in autonomy, you apply sound judgment, recognising when to take action and when to escalate. You are expected to solve through complexity, ask thoughtful questions, and clearly communicate how things fit together. Your ability to develop and sustain high performing, diverse, and inclusive teams, and your commitment to excellence, contributes to the success of our Firm.

Examples of the skills, knowledge, and experiences you need to lead and deliver value at this level include but are not limited to:

• Craft and convey clear, impactful and engaging messages that tell a holistic story.
• Apply systems thinking to identify underlying problems and/or opportunities.
• Validate outcomes with clients, share alternative perspectives, and act on client feedback.
• Direct the team through complexity, demonstrating composure through ambiguous, challenging and uncertain situations.
• Deepen and evolve your expertise with a focus on staying relevant.
• Initiate open and honest coaching conversations at all levels.
• Make difficult decisions and take action to resolve issues hindering team effectiveness.
• Model and reinforce professional and technical standards (e.g. refer to specific PwC tax and audit guidance), the Firm's code of conduct, and independence requirements.

About the Role

We are

seeking

an accomplished and

visionary Cloud
Architect (Senior Manager level)

to lead the design and delivery of robust, scalable, and secure cloud solutions across a range of industries and technologies. This role is
technology agnostic

, meaning it requires deep architectural

expertise

and experience across multiple cloud environments (e.g., AWS, Azure, Google Cloud Platform, private/hybrid cloud), rather than alignment with a single provider.

As a senior manager, you will

be responsible for

defining cloud strategies, architecting solutions across cloud platforms, leading high-impact engagements, and developing cloud capability across the business. You will also advise clients and stakeholders on cloud adoption, transformation,

modernisation

, and

optimisation

initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

Cloud Architecture & Strategy

• Design end-to-end, technology-agnostic cloud architectures that meet both current and future business and technical requirements.

• Lead the development of cloud strategies and roadmaps across multi-cloud and hybrid environments

(Azure,

AWS

and GP)

• Collaborate with business and technology stakeholders to align cloud architecture with enterprise goals and transformation plans.

Solution Design & Delivery

• Translate business requirements into secure, scalable, and cost-effective technical solutions.

• Lead architecture assessments, reference model development, and architectural governance for cloud initiatives.

• Oversee the design and implementation of solutions for infrastructure, data, security, and applications across diverse cloud platforms.

Cloud Advisory & Consulting

• Act as a trusted advisor to internal and external clients, offering vendor-neutral guidance on cloud capabilities, trade-offs, and operating models.

• Support cloud adoption journeys, including migration, cloud-native development, platform

modernisation

, and

DevSecOps

enablement.

• Provide thought leadership on emerging cloud trends, tools, and services across providers.

Technical Leadership & Governance

• Lead cloud architecture reviews, security and compliance design, and operational readiness assessments.

• Define architectural patterns, standards, and reusable frameworks to ensure delivery consistency.

• Coach and mentor cloud engineers, solution architects, and delivery teams across engagements.

Stakeholder Management & Delivery Oversight

• Interface with CIOs, CTOs, enterprise architects, and program leads to communicate architectural direction and technical risk.

• Support business development and pre-sales by contributing to proposals, solution shaping, and client workshops.

Qualifications & Experience

• 10+ years of experience in IT architecture and solution design, with at least 5+ years in cloud architecture across AWS, Azure, GCP, and hybrid cloud models.

• Proven

expertise

in designing and delivering cloud solutions across infrastructure, application, data, and integration layers.

• Proven experience in
  software development

(e.g., Java, .NET, or Python), with a solid understanding of how engineering drives good architecture.

• Strong working knowledge of security, networking, automation (

IaC

), DevOps/

DevSecOps

, and container platforms (e.g., Kubernetes).

• Experience with cloud migration, multi-cloud strategies, and cloud-native architecture patterns.

• Familiarity with TOGAF, SABSA, or similar enterprise architecture frameworks is a plus.

• Certifications across multiple providers (e.g., AWS Certified Solutions Architect, Azure Architect Expert, GCP Professional Cloud Architect) are desirable but not mandatory.

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science

, Engineering, or a related

field,

advanced degree preferred.

• Excellent communication and influencing skills, particularly with C-level and business stakeholders.

Key Skills & Competencies

• Cloud Strategy &

Roadmapping

• Multi-Cloud & Hybrid Architecture Design

• Solution Architecture & Systems Integration

• Cost

Optimisation

& Operational Excellence

• Security & Compliance by Design

• Team Leadership & Mentoring

• Stakeholder Influence & Executive Communication

Preferred certifications:

• Azure Solutions Architect Expert

• AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Professional

• Google Cloud Professional Cloud Architect

• TOGAF

, SABSA, or similar

• DevOps or security certifications (e.g., CKAD, CKA, CISSP)

Travel Requirements
Up to 20%

Available for Work Visa Sponsorship?
No

Job Posting End Date
September 2, 2025

Linkfields Innovations is seeking an experienced Cloud Architect to join our technology team on a contract basis. The successful candidate will be responsible for designing, implementing, and optimizing cloud solutions that enable business agility, innovation, and scalability. This role requires a balance of strategic vision, technical expertise, and hands-on execution to ensure our cloud ecosystem remains secure, compliant, and aligned with business needs.

Responsibilities and Duties

Cloud Architecture & Design

• Design, implement, and maintain enterprise-level cloud solutions (IaaS, PaaS, SaaS).

• Create solution architecture documents and technical designs that align with business and IT strategies.

• Define cloud reference architectures, patterns, and reusable frameworks for scalability and performance.

• Design and implement hybrid cloud strategies integrating on-premises systems with cloud platforms.

Cloud Security & Compliance

• Ensure security by design in all cloud solutions (encryption, IAM, firewalls, zero-trust models).

• Develop and enforce governance policies, compliance frameworks, and data protection standards.

• Monitor and manage cloud compliance with regulatory requirements (POPIA, GDPR, ISO27001, etc.).

• Implement disaster recovery and business continuity strategies in cloud environments.

Migration & Transformation

• Lead and manage application and infrastructure migrations to the cloud.

• Assess existing systems, define migration roadmaps, and modernize legacy applications.

• Guide teams in containerization (Docker, Kubernetes) and microservices adoption.

• Evaluate and recommend cloud-native services to improve agility and reduce costs.

Automation & Optimization

• Implement Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using tools such as Terraform, Ansible, or ARM templates.

• Automate provisioning, scaling, and monitoring to optimize operational efficiency.

• Track and manage cloud costs, recommending optimization strategies to achieve budget goals.

• Establish CI/CD pipelines in collaboration with DevOps engineers.

Collaboration & Leadership

• Collaborate with business stakeholders, developers, and operations to ensure alignment on cloud solutions.

• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to engineering teams.

• Act as the subject matter expert (SME) for cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP).

• Stay updated with emerging cloud technologies and present recommendations for innovation.

Support & Monitoring

• Oversee cloud system health, availability, and performance monitoring.

• Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues in multi-cloud and hybrid environments.

• Provide documentation, technical guidelines, and knowledge sharing across teams.

Desired Experience & Qualification

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field (or equivalent experience).

• Minimum of 5 years' experience in cloud architecture, engineering, or solution design.

• In-depth expertise with at least one major cloud platform (AWS, Microsoft Azure, or Google Cloud Platform).

• Strong experience with networking, virtualization, storage, and distributed systems.

• Proficiency in Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, Ansible, CloudFormation, ARM templates).

• Hands-on experience with DevOps tools and CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins, GitHub Actions, Azure DevOps).

• Strong knowledge of cloud security, IAM, and compliance frameworks.

• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Professional certifications such as AWS Solutions Architect, Azure Solutions Architect Expert, or GCP Professional Cloud Architect.

• Experience in the financial services or highly regulated industries.

• Familiarity with Kubernetes, Docker, and microservices architectures.

• Knowledge of monitoring and logging tools (Prometheus, Grafana, ELK, Azure Monitor, CloudWatch).

• Experience leading large-scale cloud migration and transformation projects.

Linkfields Innovations is seeking an experienced Cloud Architect to join our technology team on a contract basis. The successful candidate will be responsible for designing, implementing, and optimizing cloud solutions that enable business agility, innovation, and scalability. This role requires a balance of strategic vision, technical expertise, and hands-on execution to ensure our cloud ecosystem remains secure, compliant, and aligned with business needs.

Responsibilities and Duties

Cloud Architecture & Design

• Design, implement, and maintain enterprise-level cloud solutions (IaaS, PaaS, SaaS).

• Create solution architecture documents and technical designs that align with business and IT strategies.

• Define cloud reference architectures, patterns, and reusable frameworks for scalability and performance.

• Design and implement hybrid cloud strategies integrating on-premises systems with cloud platforms.

Cloud Security & Compliance

• Ensure security by design in all cloud solutions (encryption, IAM, firewalls, zero-trust models).

• Develop and enforce governance policies, compliance frameworks, and data protection standards.

• Monitor and manage cloud compliance with regulatory requirements (POPIA, GDPR, ISO27001, etc.).

• Implement disaster recovery and business continuity strategies in cloud environments.

Migration & Transformation

• Lead and manage application and infrastructure migrations to the cloud.

• Assess existing systems, define migration roadmaps, and modernize legacy applications.

• Guide teams in containerization (Docker, Kubernetes) and microservices adoption.

• Evaluate and recommend cloud-native services to improve agility and reduce costs.

Automation & Optimization

• Implement Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using tools such as Terraform, Ansible, or ARM templates.

• Automate provisioning, scaling, and monitoring to optimize operational efficiency.

• Track and manage cloud costs, recommending optimization strategies to achieve budget goals.

• Establish CI/CD pipelines in collaboration with DevOps engineers.

Collaboration & Leadership

• Collaborate with business stakeholders, developers, and operations to ensure alignment on cloud solutions.

• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to engineering teams.

• Act as the subject matter expert (SME) for cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP).

• Stay updated with emerging cloud technologies and present recommendations for innovation.

Support & Monitoring

• Oversee cloud system health, availability, and performance monitoring.

• Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues in multi-cloud and hybrid environments.

• Provide documentation, technical guidelines, and knowledge sharing across teams.

Desired Experience & Qualification

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field (or equivalent experience).

• Minimum of 5 years' experience in cloud architecture, engineering, or solution design.

• In-depth expertise with at least one major cloud platform (AWS, Microsoft Azure, or Google Cloud Platform).

• Strong experience with networking, virtualization, storage, and distributed systems.

• Proficiency in Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, Ansible, CloudFormation, ARM templates).

• Hands-on experience with DevOps tools and CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins, GitHub Actions, Azure DevOps).

• Strong knowledge of cloud security, IAM, and compliance frameworks.

• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Professional certifications such as AWS Solutions Architect, Azure Solutions Architect Expert, or GCP Professional Cloud Architect.

• Experience in the financial services or highly regulated industries.

• Familiarity with Kubernetes, Docker, and microservices architectures.

• Knowledge of monitoring and logging tools (Prometheus, Grafana, ELK, Azure Monitor, CloudWatch).

• Experience leading large-scale cloud migration and transformation projects.

Requisition Details & Talent Acquisition Consultant

REQ Keabetswe Modise

Closing Date - 26 September 2025

Job Family

Information Technology

Career Stream

IT Architecture

Leadership Pipeline

Manage Self: Technical

Job Purpose

To provide overall application systems design and balance requirements against resource utilisation and architectural factors and in line with Nedbank business strategy.

Job Responsibilities

• Contribute to a culture conducive to the achievement of transformation goals by participating in Nedbank Culture building initiatives
• Participate and support corporate social responsibility initiatives for the achievement of business strategy
• Identify opportunities to improve or enhance processes by identifying and recommending improvements to tools; policies and procedures to add value to Nedbank.
• Deliver operational reports by complying to service level agreements
• Reduce risk by ensuring accuracy of information through compliance with risk and compliance requirementsManage production environment through application and checking of processes
• Control cost by managing time and resources
• Develop outputs according to provided specifications through interaction with analysts and designers
• Improve business knowledge through being mentored bybusiness and product specialists
• Develop training material for end users
• Keep abreast of legislation and other industry changes that impacts on role by reading the relevant newsletters; websites and attending sessions
• Understand and embrace the Nedbank Vision and Values by demonstrating the values through interaction with team and stakeholders
• Ensure that own contribution and participation contributes to the achievement of team goals
• Create and manage own career through guidance and support of management; department and colleagues
• Improve personal capability and stay abreast of developments in field of expertise by identifying training courses and career progression for self through input and feedback from managers
• Ensure personal growth and enable effectiveness in performance of roles and responsibilities by ensuring all learning activities are completed; experience practiced and certifications obtained and/or maintained within specified time frames
• Ensure knowledge management; continuity and team success through constructive participation in a diverse team and sharing knowledge with team
• Track progress against work plans by providing feedback on own delivery in project feedback sessions
• Utilize resources by complying to organisational and departmental standards and procedures
• Demonstrate understanding of policies; procedures and standards by completing relevant surveys
• Identify risks according to bank and departmental policies and take corrective action according to level of control
• Communicate dependencies to project team

Job Responsibilities Continue

• Cloud Strategy Development:
• Crafting strategies for migrating existing applications to the cloud or building new applications that leverage cloud-native technologies.
• Demonstrate experience in the creation of an application roadmap relevant to cloud technologies.
• Architecture Design:
• Designing scalable, resilient, and secure cloud architectures that utilize services like containers, serverless computing, microservices, and managed cloud services.
• Establishing reusable patterns for solutions enabling efficient cadence to deliver solutions.
• Designing scalable and secured data solutions and integration patterns.
• Requirement Analysis:
• Understanding business requirements and translating them into technical specifications for cloud solutions.
• Container Orchestration:
• Utilizing container orchestration platforms like Kubernetes to manage containerized applications efficiently, including deployment, scaling, and load balancing.
• Security and Compliance:
• Aligning cloud architecture/designs to security best practices and ensuring compliance with industry regulations and standards.
• Cost Optimization:
• Optimizing cloud usage to minimize costs while maximizing performance and reliability, which may involve rightsizing resources, leveraging reserved instances, or adopting cost-effective architectures.
• Collaboration and Communication:
• Collaborating with cross-functional teams including developers, DevOps engineers, and business stakeholders to align technical solutions with business goals.
• Continuous Learning:
• Staying updated with emerging cloud technologies and best practices through continuous learning, certifications, and participation in industry events and communities.

Technical Knowledge

• Deep understanding of cloud computing platforms, including public, private, and hybrid clouds, as well as various cloud services and technologies.
• Ability to design and implement cloud-based architectures that meet the organization's requirements in terms of security, performance, scalability, and cost-effectiveness.
• Strong technical background in areas such as networking, databases, and security, as well as experience with cloud platforms and services such as Amazon Web Services (AWS) and Microsoft Azure.
• Ability to effectively communicate with stakeholders, including business leaders, technical teams, and vendors, to understand their needs and requirements and to present technical solutions in a clear and concise manner.
• Experience in managing complex projects, including defining project scope, creating project plans, and coordinating with other teams to ensure successful implementation of cloud-based solutions.
• Ability to identify and troubleshoot technical issues that arise during implementation and maintenance of cloud-based solutions.

Essential Qualifications - NQF Level

• Matric / Grade 12 / National Senior Certificate
• Professional Qualifications/Honour's Degree

Preferred Qualification

• Master's degree in Information Systems or Computer Systems

• Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert

• AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Associate

Desired Qualification/Skills

• Microsoft Certified: Azure Developer
• Microsoft Certified: Azure Data Fundamentals
• Microsoft Certified: Cybersecurity
• AWS Certified Developer
• AWS Certified Security
• Java, Spring boot, C#, .NET, Angular, Python basic knowledge
• Understanding of FSI governance, standards, suppliers, and applications

Minimum Experience Level

• 5-8 years and/or relevant industry experience as well as experience in relevant IT discipline

Technical / Professional Knowledge

• Administrative procedures and systems
• Banking knowledge
• Banking procedures
• Business principles
• Business terms and definitions
• Data analysis
• Governance, Risk and Controls
• Microsoft Office
• Relevant regulatory knowledge
• Relevant software and systems knowledge
• Business writing skills
• Microsoft Office Product
• Cluster Specific Operational Knowledge
• Project Management
• System Development Life cycle(SDLC)
• Unified Modelling Language (UML)
• Rational design toolset application
• IT Architecture

Behavioural Competencies

• Continuous Learning
• Collaborating
• Customer Focus
• Initiating Action
• Work Standards
• Managing Work
• Technical/Professional Knowledge and Skills

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Please contact the Nedbank Recruiting Team

With over 17,000 employees worldwide, the mission of the Customer Success (CS) organization is to empower customers to accelerate business value through differentiated customer experiences that leverage Microsoft's products and services, ignited by our people and culture. Come join CS and help us build a future where customers achieve their business outcomes faster with technology that does more.

We are looking for a Cloud Solution Architect (CSA), specializing in Security who is passionate about driving our customers' security & AI transformation on the Microsoft Platform. This is a customer-facing role, owning the technical relationship between the customer and Microsoft, helping customers to leverage their Microsoft investments through architecture, implementation, and operational health engagements.

Microsoft's mission is to empower every person and every organization on the planet to achieve more. As employees we come together with a growth mindset, innovate to empower others, and collaborate to realize our shared goals. Each day we build on our values of respect, integrity, and accountability to create a culture of inclusion where everyone can thrive at work and beyond.

Responsibilities

• You will drive positive Customer Satisfaction and become a trusted advisor and provide feedback and insights from customers/partners and be the Voice of Customer to share insights and best practices, connect with Global Security teams at Microsoft, Engineering and Product teams to remove blockers and influence the solution roadmap.
• You will land an end-to-end value prop for Security (i.e., Zero Trust) which spans the breadth of Microsoft Security offerings, and with focus on Threat Protection, ID + Access Management and Cloud Security.
• You will support customers through the adoption lifecycle, through planning, adoption, deployment and optimization as you support increasing drive of Microsoft security products utilization as you lead technical solutioning and nurturing across the customer journey.
• You will deliver technical presentations & demos and propose high-level solutions and work with key Microsoft and Partner resources to drive deployment & customer adoption Identify cross sell/upsell/Unified opportunities through customer engagement.
• You will align your individual skilling to team/area demands and Customer Success goals and accelerate customer outcomes - Share expertise, contribute to IP creation & re-use to accelerate customer outcomes.
• Run Architectural Design Session to build a plan for implementing the solution – governing design in line with customer business goals and their technical environment. Outcome is consensus on solution design and next steps toward production.
• Collaborate and orchestrate with other Cloud Solution Architects and MS stakeholders including FastTrack, partner, and Microsoft Consulting in developing complex end-to-end Enterprise solutions with the Microsoft Security platform.

Qualifications
Required/minimum qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, Business, Liberal Arts, or related field AND 8+ years experience in cloud/infrastructure technologies, information technology (IT) consulting/support, systems administration, network operations, software development/support, technology solutions, practice development, architecture, and/or consulting
• OR equivalent experience

Additional Or Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, Business, Liberal Arts, or related field AND 12+ years experience in cloud/infrastructure technologies, information technology (IT) consulting/support, systems administration, network operations, software development/support, technology solutions, practice development, architecture, and/or consulting

• OR Master's Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, Business, or related field AND 8+ years experience in cloud/infrastructure technologies, technology solutions, practice development, architecture, and/or consulting

• OR equivalent experience

• 6+ years experience working in a customer-facing role (e.g., internal and/or external)

• 6+ years experience working in technical projects, teams, or functions

• Technical Certification in Cloud (e.g., Azure, Amazon Web Services, Google, security certifications)

• Threat protection, SIEM and Incident Response; Extended Detection and Response (XDR); Security Orchestration, Automation, and Response (SOAR); Security Operation Center Management; Identity and Access Management; Cloud Infrastructure; Cloud Security; Data Security; Certification in one or more of the following technologies preferred: Microsoft 365 Security Administrator, Microsoft Security Operations, Cloud Security, CCSP, CEH, OSCP, GSEC.

Microsoft is an equal opportunity employer. Consistent with applicable law, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, citizenship, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, immigration status, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran or military status, race, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable local laws, regulations and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application process, read more about requesting accommodations.

MAIN PURPOSE OF THE POSITION:

The AWS Cloud Solutions Architect will partner with the AWS brand and sales teams to design, architect, and, where feasible, assist in implementing AWS services and solutions for business partners and their clients. This role provides technical guidance, showcases the value of AWS solutions, and supports partners throughout their AWS journey, helping them grow their AWS business.

The role requires solving complex business challenges using AWS services, managing the technical sales cycle, conducting technical demonstrations, delivering enablement workshops, and engaging with partners and clients as a trusted technical advisor.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Engage weekly with AWS vendor technical counterparts to stay aligned on solutions, updates, and technical support.
• Conduct at least four proactive technical engagements per month with business partners to provide guidance and solution recommendations.
• Collaborate with sales teams to participate in at least four partner engagements per month, supporting technical sales initiatives.
• Deliver all technical pre- and post-sales activities as required by the AWS brand, ensuring timely and accurate execution.
• Provide technical expertise and guidance to partners and clients, assisting them in understanding and leveraging AWS services and solutions.
• Conduct technical demonstrations, workshops, and enablement sessions to showcase AWS value propositions and solutions.
• Support partners in progressing through the AWS Partner Journey and expanding their AWS business footprint.
• Maintain comprehensive communication with all stakeholders regarding project updates, technical recommendations, and solution delivery.

REQUIREMENTS:

Internal training associated with competencies:

• During the first week of your employment, you'll be presented with a meticulously crafted learning map designed to guide you through your on-the-job training experience seamlessly.
• Must obtain and maintain relevant AWS certifications to stay current with cloud technology and remain effective in the role.

REQUIREMENTS:

• BSc in Computer Science or related tertiary education qualification in IT.
• AWS Solutions Architect Professional. (Essential)
• AWS DevOps Engineer Professional, AWS Specialty Certifications. (Preferred)
• Willing to obtain and maintain relevant AWS certifications to stay current with cloud technology and remain effective in the role as outlined by the employer.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

Technical Skills

• In-depth knowledge of AWS services, cloud architecture, and technical protocols.
• Strong understanding of networking (TCP/IP, DNS, HTTP, IP addressing).
• Experience with scripting languages, relational databases, and NoSQL technologies.
• Solid experience in using AWS CloudFormation and deep knowledge and understanding of infrastructure as code (YAML or JSON).
• Expertise in cloud security concepts.
• Knowledge of AWS Organizations, Control Tower, Landing Zones, and cost optimization strategies.
• Familiarity with AWS Partner Network (APN) programs, offerings, competencies, and specialities is advantageous.

Interpersonal & Communication Skills:

• Strong consultative approach with proven relationship-building skills.
• Ability to establish trust and become a technical advisor to partners and clients.
• Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills to convey complex technical concepts clearly.

ABILITY TO MEET JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• 3-5 years of technical experience in a cloud solutions architecture position.
• Experience with cloud computing technologies, enterprise architecture, and enterprise application integration.
• Hands-on experience with servers, storage, networking, and cloud infrastructure management.
• Experience with Linux, Unix, Solaris, Ubuntu, and Windows operating systems.

OFFICE REQUIREMENTS:

• Office-based working environment.
• Semi-formal dress code.
• 08:00 – 17:00
• Excellent international business language skills (English), both written and verbal.
• Excellent presentation skills.
• Reliable transport to and from the office.

NOTE:

• This is a permanent position subject to a successful three-month probationary period.
• You will be required to perform such duties as reasonably required by the business.
• Your job description may be amended from time to time if it is valid and reasonable.
• You will serve the Company or any Associated Entity in such capacity as management may reasonably require.
• Duties must be performed` faithfully, diligently, and to the best of your abilities.
• You agree to use your best endeavors to promote the best interests of the Company and any Associated Entity.
• You may be required, within reason, to work outside of set duties and/or perform

We are seeking an experienced
Network Automation and Cloud Architect
to lead the design, development, and deployment of next-generation network solutions. This role requires strong expertise in
infrastructure automation, SDWAN technologies, and secure cloud networking frameworks
such as SASE and ZTNA. The ideal candidate will integrate networking workflows into
DevOps practices
while collaborating across engineering, security, and business teams.

Job Description

• Lead the design, development, and implementation of
  network automation solutions
  using tools such as
  Ansible, Terraform, and Python
  .
• Integrate networking workflows into
  CI/CD pipelines
  to support Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) principles.
• Collaborate closely with
  DevOps, cloud, and security teams
  to streamline network operations and enhance service delivery.
• Design and deploy
  SASE & ZTNA architectures
  to enable secure cloud and on-premises connectivity.
• Evaluate and implement
  SDWAN features
  , including dynamic traffic steering, policy-based routing, and application-aware networking.
• Manage large-scale
  network, cloud, and telecom infrastructures
  effectively.
• Lead and mentor
  diverse global teams
  , driving innovation in Cloud, Network, and Telecom domains.
• Engage with
  business and technical stakeholders
  to understand requirements and deliver tailored solutions.
• Develop comprehensive documentation, including
  network diagrams, playbooks, and operational guidelines
  .

Responsibilities

• Architect and deploy advanced cloud and network solutions supporting business growth.
• Drive
  automation initiatives
  to improve scalability, resilience, and efficiency.
• Ensure adherence to
  security, compliance, and governance standards
  .
• Provide technical leadership, mentorship, and knowledge sharing within global teams.
• Continuously evaluate
  emerging technologies
  and recommend adoption strategies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in
  Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field
  .
• Proven experience with
  network automation tools
  (Ansible, Terraform, Python).
• Expertise in
  SDWAN, SASE, and ZTNA
  frameworks.
• Experience with
  Kubernetes networking (CNI plugins)
  and
  microservices architecture
  .
• Knowledge of
  Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) best practices
  .
• Strong
  stakeholder management and communication skills
  .
• Preferred: Technical certifications in
  DevOps, SDWAN, SASE, or related emerging technologies
  .

In alignment with the Employment Equity Act, preference will be given to applicants from historically underrepresented groups/ aligned with our EE targets

The Enterprise Cloud Systems Architect will lead and manage large-scale Wintel and cloud infrastructure operations (AWS/Azure), ensuring seamless day-to-day IT operations and operational stability. The role requires a strong understanding of servers, storage, networking, virtualization, and IT service management frameworks. The architect will serve as the primary point of contact between IT teams, business stakeholders, and external vendors, providing technical guidance, managing operational risks, and driving continuous improvement across enterprise IT operations.

Key Responsibilities Technical Responsibilities:

• Manage and maintain large-scale Wintel environments (Active Directory, Office 365, Windows Group Policies, Clusters, Antivirus, Proxies, SCOM, SCCM).

• Design, implement, and support cloud infrastructure (AWS/Azure) and virtualization technologies.
• Ensure compliance with security and operational controls, including patching, antivirus, and VAPT.

• Work with networking components (DNS, DHCP, HTTP, IP, LAN/WAN, TCP/IP, switches, routers, firewalls).

• Lead technical guidance and mentorship for a team of SMEs.

Operational Responsibilities:

• Oversee 24x7 business-as-usual (BAU) operations for servers and storage.

• Act as the primary liaison between IT, business units, and external vendors.

• Manage vendor and OEM partner relationships, including escalation and governance.

• Participate in project reviews and ensure operational and technical goals are met.

Soft Skills & Leadership:

• Communicate effectively across all levels, including senior management.

• Conduct team meetings, monitor progress, and ensure accountability.

• Exhibit consultative and customer-focused approach with strong initiative.

Qualifications & Experience

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or equivalent experience.

• Certifications:

o Microsoft Active Directory/Server 2008/2012

o ITIL Foundation (minimum)

o PMP (preferred)

• Technical Skills:

o Expertise in Wintel operations, servers, storage, and virtualization

o Cloud platforms (AWS/Azure)

o Scripting and automation tools

o Networking fundamentals and troubleshooting

• Experience:

o Proven track record managing large-scale Wintel operations and teams

o Experience in 24x7 operational environments and vendor management

o Familiarity with ISO 27001, SOX, PCI DSS standard