7 Cloud Computing jobs in Johannesburg
Ericsson Cloud Services Engineer
Posted 21 days ago
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We are seeking a skilled Ericsson Cloud Services Engineer to support the deployment, integration, and lifecycle management of Ericssons cloud-native solutions across telecom environments. This role is central to enabling scalable, resilient, and automated infrastructure for virtualized network functions (VNFs) and cloud-native network functions (CNFs) in 4G and 5G domains. The ideal candidate combines hands-on technical expertise with a strong understanding of Ericsson Cloud Infrastructure (ECI), Cloud Execution Environment (CEE), and orchestration frameworks.
Essential Skills & Experience
- Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Telecommunications, or related field
- 35 years of experience in telecom cloud environments, preferably with Ericsson platforms
- Strong understanding of NFV, SDN, and cloud-native architectures
- Hands-on experience with OpenStack, Kubernetes, Helm, and container orchestration
- Proficiency in Linux system administration, networking, and virtualization (KVM, VMware)
- Familiarity with Ericsson Cloud Manager (ECM), Cloud Execution Environment (CEE), and related tools
- Experience with automation and scripting (Python, Bash, Ansible)
- Solid troubleshooting and documentation skills
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Senior Cloud Services Architect

Posted 24 days ago
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Join a company that is pushing the boundaries of what is possible. We are renowned for our technical excellence and leading innovations, and for making a difference to our clients and society. Our workplace embraces diversity and inclusion - it's a place where you can grow, belong and thrive.
The Senior Cloud Services Architect is an advanced subject matter expert and is also a pre-sales persona working with clients and sales/delivery teams in a value co-creation process resulting in the design of Managed Services solutions across the Cloud technology domain.
This role is responsible for the development of competitive, innovative, secure, multi-year, viable Managed Services solutions and associated costing inputs to commercial models.
The Senior Cloud Services Architect applies both solution design and sales skills to engage and help close opportunities with decision-makers.
This role has the opportunity to design solutions with some of the most innovative global organizations, technologies, accelerating the digital transformation business objectives and outcomes.
In some instances, the Senior Cloud Services Architect will remain engaged during and post the implementation of services designed and may be required to participate in renewals.
**Key Responsibilities:**
+ Guides a virtual team of domain experts to orchestrate the development of secure, multiple year, services solutions.
+ Designs complex managed service solutions to meet client requirements by integrating technology and service design the cloud domain.
+ Works across multiple teams in the design of the Managed Service offering.
+ Tests and validates new designs features and delivery models or recommend improving existing service offers that is being taken to market.
+ Responsible for the service design deliverables of the solution and interfacing with multiple teams and partners to ensure supportability.
+ Directs the validation processes by obtaining sign-off from technical, service and costing stakeholders.
+ Leads the service design of solutions for the client that will be commercially competitive whilst mitigating risk.
+ Maps the client's requirements against proposed set of service elements and architectures and leads the end-to-end solution development (Cloud Services, Technology Architectures, SIAM, SLA, ITSM leading practices).
+ Develops and executes a consulting approach that results in a consolidated statement of requirements, scope, transition documents and costing based need for change, role of IT, definition of the AS-IS versus desired state (Future Mode of operation defined), gap analysis and roadmap, highlighted impacts, consequences and benefits of the intended transformation (people, process, technology).
+ Supports the sales teams in presenting an architecture solution to clients with a focus on cost savings or uncovering other client growth opportunities using the ability to discover and analyze the client's current architecture, platforms and operating models.
+ Shares client outcomes and market conditions with other stakeholders so that the global offering leads, and Managed Services community can evolve strategies and develop innovative solutions for the future.
+ Provides coaching and mentoring and acts as advisor and decision maker in service design situations.
+ Support the sales teams to have a commercial model discussion with the client.
+ Identifies all service costs and populating cost models accurately to ensure a full visibility of costs related to the delivery of the service over the contract term.
+ Creates and gets sign-off from relevant stakeholders on the solution design that will form part of the commercial model.
+ Responsible for vendor management depending on the service offers and ensures that the transition to service delivery teams are well coordinated to ensure a smooth transition.
**Knowledge and Attributes:**
+ Advanced understanding of cloud technologies, networking, security, and system administration
+ Advanced demonstratable knowledge and value of multi cloud technologies especially cloud native application workflows, understanding of architecture transformation, observability and legacy to cloud migrations.
+ Applied Azure and/or GCP and/or AWS infrastructure architect and presales skills.
+ Advanced understanding of virtualization, hybrid computing environments, storage technology and cloud native technologies.
+ Advanced knowledge of Managed Services service and delivery models, including cloud, global, and distributed delivery models.
+ Ability to work with costing models in partnership with sales and finance stakeholders.
+ Ability to communicate potential improvements and value of our solutions to all levels of stakeholders, including C-suite decision-makers.
+ Ability to facilitate workshops with clients and internal teams to discover requirements, present solutions and obtain client buy-in.
+ Ability to work within a team, contributing to the success of the team while making a personal contribution, especially in a matrixed organization.
+ Up to date knowledge on emerging trends in Cloud technology, Managed Services Integration, etc.
+ Analytical abilities to discover and analyze all input and DATA.
+ Passion for staying abreast of related industry trends and best practices.
**Academic Qualifications and Certifications:**
+ Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Information technology/systems or a related field.
+ Certification and working knowledge of ITIL, Service Management and Integration, Automation Artificial Intelligence and Analytics preferred.
+ Scaled Agile certification or equivalent is desirable.
+ Additional technology / vendor certifications are desirable, such as
+ (any one or more) - Azure AZ900 - Azure Fundamentals, AWS Cloud Practitioner, VMWare: VTSP or VTSP for AWS/Azure.
**Required experience:**
+ Advanced prior experience in managed service provider, or cloud services provider.
+ Track record of designing cloud infrastructure managed services solutions to medium/large enterprise accounts.
+ Proof of structuring medium/large, multi-year profitable contracts.
+ Solution planning and deal shaping technical specialist, with the ability to create compelling value propositions as part of the solution design.
+ Advanced experience working in an environment with global delivery and in multiple geographies and industries
**Workplace type** **:**
Hybrid Working
**About NTT DATA**
NTT DATA is a $30+ billion trusted global innovator of business and technology services. We serve 75% of the Fortune Global 100 and are committed to helping clients innovate, optimize and transform for long-term success. We invest over $3.6 billion each year in R&D to help organizations and society move confidently and sustainably into the digital future. As a Global Top Employer, we have diverse experts in more than 50 countries and a robust partner ecosystem of established and start-up companies. Our services include business and technology consulting, data and artificial intelligence, industry solutions, as well as the development, implementation and management of applications, infrastructure, and connectivity. We are also one of the leading providers of digital and AI infrastructure in the world. NTT DATA is part of NTT Group and headquartered in Tokyo.
**Equal Opportunity Employer**
NTT DATA is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer with a global culture that embraces diversity. We are committed to providing an environment free of unfair discrimination and harassment. We do not discriminate based on age, race, colour, gender, sexual orientation, religion, nationality, disability, pregnancy, marital status, veteran status, or any other protected category. Join our growing global team and accelerate your career with us. Apply today.
System/Server Engineer - Cloud Services (ACRN) - Harare or Johannesburg
Posted 2 days ago
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Location: Harare or Johannesburg, South Africa - On site at one of these locations
Hours: Full Time
Reports to: Chief Technology Officer - Africa Clinical Research Network
MissionThe African Clinical Research Network (ACRN) is an African-led and African-driven clinical research organisation. Our work not only promotes and supports a vibrant life sciences ecosystem but also profoundly impacts Africa's health and economic development. By facilitating sustainable, innovative, collaborative, and community-oriented research, ACRN is poised to transform healthcare and improve lives across Africa, inspiring a new era of clinical research.
We provide high-quality data, harmonise regulatory processes to improve timelines, support capacity building within the existing ethics and regulatory systems, and enhance community trust and research participation. These are some of the first key steps to making Africa more competitive in the global life sciences industry, a goal we are proud to contribute to.
The ACRN drives clinical research excellence by connecting researchers to opportunities, enhancing research capacity in existing facilities, implementing high-quality trials and research, and leveraging a robust digital infrastructure.
We are committed to fostering the community's understanding of research. Through our community engagement network, we significantly increase stakeholder buy-in of clinical results, thereby enhancing the transparency and credibility of our research.
Job SummaryWe are seeking a highly skilled System / Server Engineer - Cloud Services to manage, maintain, and optimize our cloud infrastructure and server environments. The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in cloud computing platforms, virtualization, and system administration, ensuring high availability, security, and performance of enterprise cloud services and data warehouse.
Key Responsibilities- Cloud Infrastructure Management : Design, implement, and maintain cloud-based solutions in AWS, Azure, Office 365, Google Cloud, Oracle cloud environments.
- Manage cloud networking, security groups, IAM roles, and storage solutions.
- Optimise cloud resources for cost efficiency and performance.
- Drive delivery of automation through cloud whilst managing cost efficiencies.
- Server Administration & Virtualisation : Deploy, configure, and manage Windows and Linux servers in on-premise and cloud environments.
- Implement and maintain virtualization technologies such as VMware, Hyper-V, or KVM.
- Monitor system performance and troubleshoot server-related issues.
- Manage resources and storage.
- Security & Compliance : Ensure compliance with industry security standards (ISO 27001, NIST, GDPR, etc.).
- Configure firewalls, VPNs, and identity management solutions.
- Implement security best practices, including patch management, vulnerability assessments, and access controls.
- Understand the data governance of the countries ACRN is represented in ensuring compliance of medical data whilst achieving our data and AI strategy.
- Backup & Disaster Recovery : Develop and maintain backup strategies and disaster recovery plans.
- Conduct periodic failover testing and data restoration drills.
- Drive the ACRN RTO/RPO for near real time disaster management.
- Automation & Scripting : Automate system provisioning and maintenance using PowerShell, Python, Ansible, or Terraform.
- Implement Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) methodologies.
- Investigate and present new technologies for high availability compute in resource constraint settings.
- Manage the business requirements and translate into actionable outcomes.
- Monitoring & Incident Management : Utilise monitoring tools (Prometheus, Nagios, Zabbix, CloudWatch, etc.) to track system health.
- Respond to incidents, conduct root cause analysis, and implement preventive measures.
- Collaboration & Documentation : Work with DevOps, networking, and application teams to ensure seamless cloud integration.
- Document system configurations, policies, and procedures.
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, IT, or related field (or equivalent work experience).
- 5+ years of experience in system engineering, cloud services, or IT infrastructure.
- Hands-on expertise in AWS, Azure, Oracle or Google Cloud (certifications preferred: AWS Certified Solutions Architect, Microsoft Azure Administrator, Oracle Cloud Engineer).
- Strong knowledge of Linux (RHEL, Ubuntu) and Windows Server environments.
- Experience with Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, Group Policies and Office 365
- Familiarity with containerization (Docker, Kubernetes) is a plus.
- Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Experience with Hybrid Cloud & Multi-Cloud environments.
- Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines and DevOps tools.
- Understanding of database management (SQL, NoSQL).
- Exposure to cloud cost optimization strategies.
Work on cutting-edge cloud technologies. Collaborative and innovative team environment. Career growth opportunities with certifications and training support. If you're passionate about cloud services and system engineering, apply now to be a part of our growing team!
Work EnvironmentThis position can be based in Zimbabwe or South Africa, with occasional travel to other office locations as necessary. The role may require flexible working hours to support remote teams and ensure systems are running smoothly across time zones.
Please apply online providing a covering letter specifically highlighting how your existing skills and experiences support fulfilling the responsibilities of this role.
#J-18808-LjbffrSystem/server engineer - cloud services (acrn) - harare or johannesburg
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Senior Google Cloud Architect
Posted 2 days ago
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Continue to make an impact with a company that is pushing the boundaries of what is possible. At NTT DATA, we are renowned for our technical excellence, leading innovations, and making a difference for our clients and society. Our workplace embraces diversity and inclusion – it’s a place where you can continue to grow, belong, and thrive.
Your career here is about believing in yourself and seizing new opportunities and challenges. It’s about expanding your skills and expertise in your current role and preparing yourself for future advancements. That’s why we encourage you to take every opportunity to further your career within our great global team.
We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Google Cloud Architect to design, implement, and manage scalable, secure, and cost-effective cloud solutions on Google Cloud for clients in North America and Europe and Middle East & Africa. The Senior Google Cloud Architect is an advanced subject matter expert, responsible for designing and may be required to implement complex cloud-based solutions that meet client’s business and technical requirements.
This role supports and influences sales teams by providing deep expertise in cloud computing technologies and architectures ensuring the effective design, deployment and operation of our cloud-based systems to meet client needs.
The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of cloud architecture, DevOps practices, and infrastructure automation, and will play a key role in driving our cloud strategy and digital transformation initiatives.
This role has the opportunity to design solutions with some of the most innovative global organizations, technologies, accelerating the digital transformation business objectives and outcomes.
Key Responsibilities:
- Design and implement cloud-native solutions using GCP services such as Compute Engine, GKE, Cloud Functions, BigQuery, and Cloud Storage.
- Lead cloud architecture and infrastructure design sessions with stakeholders.
- Develop and maintain infrastructure as code using tools like Terraform or Google Cloud Deployment Manager
- Ensure security best practices are followed in all cloud deployments.
- Collaborate with DevOps, development, and security teams to streamline CI/CD pipelines.
- Optimize cloud costs and monitor system performance.
- Provide technical leadership and mentoring to junior engineers.
- Stay current with Google Cloud services and industry trends to recommend innovative solutions.
- Architect and implement end-to-end Google Cloud solutions tailored to client and internal project needs.
- Collaborates with stakeholders to understand business requirements and translate them into scalable, secure, and cost-effective cloud solutions.
- Viewed as a trusted technical advisor to the client and ensure technical solutions will accomplish the client's objectives.
- Designs and architects’ cloud-based systems, ensuring high availability, scalability, performance, and reliability.
Required Qualifications and Knowledge:
- Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, or related field.
- Google Certified: Professional Cloud Architect (or equivalent).
- Advanced knowledge in Amazon Web Services (AWS), Microsoft Azure, Google Cloud Platform (GCP), and Private Cloud, understanding the specific services offered by each platform.
- Strong knowledge of Google Cloud services such as Compute Engine, GKE, Cloud Functions, BigQuery, and Cloud Storage
- Experience with infrastructure as code (IaC) tools like Terraform, CloudFormation, or CDK.
- Strong understanding of networking, security, and compliance in cloud environments.
- Familiarity with DevOps tools such as Jenkins, Git, Docker, and Kubernetes.
- Excellent problem-solving, communication, and documentation skills.
Preferred experience:
- Experience with hybrid cloud or multi-cloud environments.
- 5-7 years of experience in cloud architecture and engineering.
- Experience with containerization (Docker, Kubernetes) and orchestration (GKE).
- Advanced familiarity with IaC tools and frameworks on hybrid or multi-cloud environments such as Terraform, AWS CloudFormation, Azure resource Manager, or Google Cloud deployment Manager.
- Knowledge of serverless architecture and microservices.
- Familiarity with monitoring and logging tools like Datadog, Prometheus, or ELK Stack.
- Background in software development or scripting (Python, Bash, etc.).
- Knowledge of security frameworks (e.g., NIST, ISO 27001) and compliance standards (e.g., GDPR, HIPAA).
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Hybrid WorkingEqual Opportunity Employer
NTT DATA is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer with a global culture that embraces diversity. We are committed to providing an environment free of unfair discrimination and harassment. We do not discriminate based on age, race, colour, gender, sexual orientation, religion, nationality, disability, pregnancy, marital status, veteran status, or any other protected category. Accelerate your career with us. Apply today
Senior Google Cloud Architect

Posted 24 days ago
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Join a company that is pushing the boundaries of what is possible. We are renowned for our technical excellence and leading innovations, and for making a difference to our clients and society. Our workplace embraces diversity and inclusion - it's a place where you can grow, belong and thrive.
We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Google Cloud Architect to design, implement, and manage scalable, secure, and cost-effective cloud solutions on Google Cloud for clients in North America and Europe and Middle East & Africa. The Senior Google Cloud Architect is an advanced subject matter expert, responsible for designing and may be required to implement complex cloud-based solutions that meet client's business and technical requirements.
This role supports and influences sales teams by providing deep expertise in cloud computing technologies and architectures ensuring the effective design, deployment and operation of our cloud-based systems to meet client needs.
The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of cloud architecture, DevOps practices, and infrastructure automation, and will play a key role in driving our cloud strategy and digital transformation initiatives.
This role has the opportunity to design solutions with some of the most innovative global organizations, technologies, accelerating the digital transformation business objectives and outcomes.
**Key Responsibilities:**
+ Design and implement cloud-native solutions using GCP services such as Compute Engine, GKE, Cloud Functions, BigQuery, and Cloud Storage.
+ Lead cloud architecture and infrastructure design sessions with stakeholders.
+ Develop and maintain infrastructure as code using tools like Terraform or Google Cloud Deployment Manager
+ Ensure security best practices are followed in all cloud deployments.
+ Collaborate with DevOps, development, and security teams to streamline CI/CD pipelines.
+ Optimize cloud costs and monitor system performance.
+ Provide technical leadership and mentoring to junior engineers.
+ Stay current with Google Cloud services and industry trends to recommend innovative solutions.
+ Architect and implement end-to-end Google Cloud solutions tailored to client and internal project needs.
+ Collaborates with stakeholders to understand business requirements and translate them into scalable, secure, and cost-effective cloud solutions.
+ Viewed as a trusted technical advisor to the client and ensure technical solutions will accomplish the client's objectives.
+ Designs and architects' cloud-based systems, ensuring high availability, scalability, performance, and reliability.
**Required Qualifications and Knowledge:**
+ Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Technology, or related field.
+ Google Certified: Professional Cloud Architect (or equivalent).
+ Advanced knowledge in Amazon Web Services (AWS), Microsoft Azure, Google Cloud Platform (GCP), and Private Cloud, understanding the specific services offered by each platform.
+ Strong knowledge of Google Cloud services such as Compute Engine, GKE, Cloud Functions, BigQuery, and Cloud Storage
+ Experience with infrastructure as code (IaC) tools like Terraform, CloudFormation, or CDK.
+ Strong understanding of networking, security, and compliance in cloud environments.
+ Familiarity with DevOps tools such as Jenkins, Git, Docker, and Kubernetes.
+ Excellent problem-solving, communication, and documentation skills.
**Preferred experience:**
+ Experience with hybrid cloud or multi-cloud environments.
+ 5-7 years of experience in cloud architecture and engineering.
+ Experience with containerization (Docker, Kubernetes) and orchestration (GKE).
+ Advanced familiarity with IaC tools and frameworks on hybrid or multi-cloud environments such as Terraform, AWS CloudFormation, Azure resource Manager, or Google Cloud deployment Manager.
+ Knowledge of serverless architecture and microservices.
+ Familiarity with monitoring and logging tools like Datadog, Prometheus, or ELK Stack.
+ Background in software development or scripting (Python, Bash, etc.).
+ Knowledge of security frameworks (e.g., NIST, ISO 27001) and compliance standards (e.g., GDPR, HIPAA).
**Workplace type** **:**
Hybrid Working
**About NTT DATA**
NTT DATA is a $30+ billion trusted global innovator of business and technology services. We serve 75% of the Fortune Global 100 and are committed to helping clients innovate, optimize and transform for long-term success. We invest over $3.6 billion each year in R&D to help organizations and society move confidently and sustainably into the digital future. As a Global Top Employer, we have diverse experts in more than 50 countries and a robust partner ecosystem of established and start-up companies. Our services include business and technology consulting, data and artificial intelligence, industry solutions, as well as the development, implementation and management of applications, infrastructure, and connectivity. We are also one of the leading providers of digital and AI infrastructure in the world. NTT DATA is part of NTT Group and headquartered in Tokyo.
**Equal Opportunity Employer**
NTT DATA is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer with a global culture that embraces diversity. We are committed to providing an environment free of unfair discrimination and harassment. We do not discriminate based on age, race, colour, gender, sexual orientation, religion, nationality, disability, pregnancy, marital status, veteran status, or any other protected category. Join our growing global team and accelerate your career with us. Apply today.
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