296 Cloud Networking jobs in South Africa

Applications are invited for the Network Operations Solutions Architect position to be based in Stellenbosch.
This person will report to the Head of Technology.

PURPOSE OF THE ROLE: The Network Operations Solutions Architect will be responsible for all network solutions from needs-analysis, through solutions architecture, implementation, and support.

Key Performance Areas would include, but are not limited to:

• Design, implement, and optimize network and connectivity solutions for customers.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop tailored technical solutions.
• Architect and integrate technologies into cohesive, high-performing solutions
• Translate business requirements into scalable and innovative network products.

The successful candidate must have the following experience/skills: - Work Experience and Competencies:

• Minimum 3 years’ experience in:
• Multi-vendor environments, hardware and software.
• Network Engineering and Network Radio frequency experience.
• Documenting solutions and architecture that can be used for implementation and support of the solutions.
• Thorough understanding of Networks, systems and how to effectively use it to deliver solutions.
• Working with Enterprise and SME business customers.
• Analytical thinking and acumen for problem solving.
• Ability to transfer skills and knowledge to others.
• Technology stack experience: SD-WAN, VPN solutions, BGP, Network automation, Network monitoring, LAN management, Enterprise W-LAN, Security solutions, Mobile (LTE&5G).
• Network tools: Monitoring, reporting, scripting languages.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Technology, or a related field.
  
• Certifications and courses, as listed below, are highly desirable:
  Equipment vendor specific qualifications, Juniper, Cisco, Arista, Extreme, Fortinet, HP, Nokia.
• Project management qualification.

If interested and meet all requirements, please submit your CV with contactable references and copies of related qualifications.

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P.I. Works is the first company in the world to automate the management of a commercial 5G network.

Our automated network management products and services empower mobile operators to accelerate network transformation and to drive network quality and efficiency on the path to 5G. These solutions have been deployed across more than 84 mobile operators in 58 countries around the world.

Our success is built by our people that strive for excellence and deliver great value to our customers.

At the core of our success are a culture built on integrity, trust, and respect. We are looking for Network Data Solutions Delivery Engineer to lead mobile network product delivery projects, with a focus on next-generation optimization techniques with Network Automation Solutions, and keeps full engagement with our customer as a single point of contact.

Job Description:

• Work closely with customer mobile network teams for network performance monitoring and reporting activities
• Provide onsite support for customer and feedback to product, integration and support teams
• Create custom dashboards and automated reports on key business metrics for various use cases
• Participate in technical meetings, monitor products performance, track customer demands
• Prepare and issue technical guidelines and results of technical studies
• Prepare and issue engineering level and executive-level reports

Required Qualifications:

• Diploma from Engineering Departments relevant to Mobile Telecommunications or Computer Science
• Basic Knowledge on Telecom domain KPIs and Parameters (Radio, Core, Transmission)
• Good level of SQL and ETL platform knowledge, able to write complex SQL queries
• Experience with tools in performance management (Optima/Helix, PrOptima, PRS, Eniq, etc.) is a plus
• Very good command of English
• Must have an excellent customer relationship with both verbal and written communication skills
• Experience with OEM vendor EMS/OSS systems and Managed Objects, parameters and measurements is a plus
• Reporting / BI Tools experience (PowerBI, Tableau, Qlikview, etc.) is a plus

Network Data Solutions Delivery Engineer

P.I. Works is the first company in the world to automate the management of a commercial 5G network. Our automated network management products and services empower mobile operators to accelerate network transformation and to drive network quality and efficiency on the path to 5G. These solutions have been deployed across more than 84 mobile operators in 58 countries around the world. Our success is built by our people that strive for excellence and deliver great value to our customers. At the core of our success are a culture built on integrity, trust, and respect.

We are looking for Network Data Solutions Delivery Engineer to lead mobile network product delivery projects, with a focus on next-generation optimization techniques with Network Automation Solutions, and to maintain full engagement with our customer as a single point of contact.

• Work closely with customer mobile network teams for network performance monitoring and reporting activities
• Provide onsite support for customer and feedback to product, integration and support teams
• Create custom dashboards and automated reports on key business metrics for various use cases
• Participate in technical meetings, monitor products performance, track customer demands
• Prepare and issue technical guidelines and results of technical studies
• Prepare and issue engineering level and executive-level reports

• Diploma from Engineering Departments relevant to Mobile Telecommunications or Computer Science
• Basic Knowledge on Telecom domain KPIs and Parameters (Radio, Core, Transmission)
• Good level of SQL and ETL platform knowledge, able to write complex SQL queries
• Experience with tools in performance management (Optima/Helix, PrOptima, PRS, Eniq, etc.) is a plus
• Very good command of English
• Must have an excellent customer relationship with both verbal and written communication skills
• Experience with OEM vendor EMS/OSS systems and Managed Objects, parameters and measurements is a plus
• Reporting / BI Tools experience (PowerBI, Tableau, Qlikview, etc.) is a plus

• Mid-Senior level

• Contract

• Telecommunications

Company: We’re building the future with robotics. Our work is in integrating robotics and automation into industries like construction and mining.

If you’re passionate about cutting-edge technology, solving complex problems, and building systems that push the limits of what is possible in robotics and automation, here is where your skills can make a global impact.

We are a US based company with strong South African roots. Our business started in Joburg in 2005 and later moved to the USA. We are now building out our engineering office’s in Cape Town (Century City) and Joburg (Greenstone Hill) to support our US operations and customers.

• Kubernetes Cluster Management: Design, deploy, and manage Kubernetes clusters in private cloud environments, ensuring high availability, scalability, and performance.
• Configure and optimize cluster components, including control plane, worker nodes, and networking with Antrea as the CNI plugin and Project Contour for ingress management.
• Implement and maintain Kubernetes RBAC, network policies, and resource quotas to ensure security and efficiency.
• Deployment Automation: Develop and maintain Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using OpenTofu, integrated with GitLab CI/CD pipelines, to automate the provisioning and management of Kubernetes clusters and related infrastructure.
• Create reusable OpenTofu modules to streamline deployment processes across multiple environments (dev, staging, production).
• Leverage GitLab CI/CD to enable automated, repeatable, and auditable infrastructure deployments.
• Maintain the OpenTofu repository responsible for managing Proxmox hosts and virtual machines (VMs) that host the Kubernetes nodes, ensuring consistent and automated provisioning of underlying infrastructure.
• Secrets Management: Implement and manage secure secrets storage and access using OpenBao.
• Configure OpenBao policies, roles, and dynamic secrets for secure integration with Kubernetes workloads.
• Monitoring and Troubleshooting: Set up monitoring, logging, and alerting for Kubernetes clusters using tools like Prometheus, and Grafana.
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to cluster performance, application deployments, and infrastructure automation.
• Collaboration and Documentation: Collaborate with development, DevOps, and security teams to align infrastructure with application requirements.
• Document infrastructure configurations, processes, and best practices to ensure knowledge sharing and maintainability.

• Experience:
• Bachelors Degree or equivalent
• 5+ years of experience in infrastructure engineering, with at least 3 years focused on Kubernetes deployment and management.
• Proven experience setting up and managing Kubernetes clusters in private cloud environments (e.g., bare-metal with Proxmox).
• Hands-on experience with OpenTofu (Terraform) for Infrastructure as Code
• Expertise in secrets management using OpenBao in production environments.
• Experience with other cloud-native tools like Helm, ArgoCD, or Flux for GitOps workflows.
• Knowledge of security frameworks and compliance standards
• Familiarity with hybrid or multi-cloud environments.
• Technical Skills:
• Deep understanding of Kubernetes architecture, including pods, services, ingress, and operators.
• Proficiency in container runtimes, specifically CRI-O, and orchestration.
• Strong experience with GitLab CI/CD for automating infrastructure and application deployments.
• Familiarity with networking concepts (e.g., VPCs, load balancers, DNS) and expertise in configuring Antrea as the Kubernetes CNI plugin and Project Contour for ingress management.
• Experience with Proxmox for virtual machine management in private cloud setups.
• General
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills to work effectively in cross-functional teams.
• Ability to document complex systems clearly and concisely.
• Preferred Qualifications:
• Bachelors Degree or equivalent
• Certifications such as Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA) or Certified Kubernetes Application Developer (CKAD).

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: Up to R8000,00 per month

Work Location: In person

Cloud Infrastructure Engineer job vacancy in Cape Town.

We’re looking for an experienced Cloud Infrastructure Engineer to design, build, and manage private cloud environments that support high-performance systems.

This role will suit someone with strong Kubernetes expertise, a solid grasp of automation, and an interest in working with modern infrastructure technologies.

Location: Century City, Cape Town – Onsite.

Salary: R720,000 – R960,000 CTC per annum.

Key Responsibilities:

• Build, configure, and manage Kubernetes clusters in private cloud environments.
• Automate deployments and infrastructure using Infrastructure as Code (OpenTofu/Terraform) and CI/CD pipelines.
• Manage secrets securely across environments.
• Set up monitoring, logging, and alerting with tools like Prometheus and Grafana.
• Troubleshoot cluster and infrastructure issues.
• Work closely with development, DevOps, and security teams to align systems with business needs.

Requirements:

• 5+ years’ experience in infrastructure engineering, with at least 3 years focused on Kubernetes.
• Strong skills in Kubernetes, Proxmox, OpenTofu/Terraform, and CI/CD (GitLab).
• Experience with secrets management tools such as OpenBao.
• Good knowledge of networking, containers, and private cloud environments.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work well in a team.
• Relevant degree or equivalent qualification.

What’s on offer:

• R720k – R960k annual CTC
• Medical aid contribution

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field.
• 5 + experience in designing and managing cloud infrastructure (specific cloud platforms may be mentioned, e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP).
• Strong understanding of networking, security, and storage concepts.
• Experience with infrastructure as code (e.g., Terraform, CloudFormation).
• Certification in cloud technologies (e.g., AWS Certified Solutions Architect, Azure Solutions Architect) is a plus.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.

Join to apply for the Security Engineer - Cloud & Infrastructure role at Apex Group Ltd .

The Apex Group was established in Bermuda in 2003 and is now one of the world’s largest fund administration and middle office solutions providers. Our business is global in reach, service locally, and cross-jurisdictional in scope. We are a large team with a focus on growth, transformation, and delivering value for clients.

The Role
As a Cloud and Infrastructure Security Engineer, you’ll work across multiple security domains, with emphasis on building, maintaining, and improving security controls that protect Apex’s global technology environment.

• Deploy, configure, and manage security solutions across cloud (AWS, Azure, OCI) and on-premises infrastructure.
• Implement and maintain controls for network security, IAM, endpoint protection, and cloud governance.
• Support the secure design and integration of hybrid and multi-cloud environments.
• Conduct security assessments, vulnerability analysis, and remediation of cloud and infrastructure assets.
• Collaborate with platform, infrastructure, and application teams to embed security into solutions from design to operation.
• Monitor for and respond to security incidents affecting cloud and infrastructure services.
• Maintain documentation including architecture diagrams, security control mappings, and operational procedures.
• Research and recommend new technologies, tools, and practices to enhance security posture.
• Ensure compliance with relevant frameworks and internal security standards (e.g., NIST, ISO 27001, CSA CCM).

• Deploy, configure, and manage security controls for AWS, Azure, and OCI environments.
• Implement cloud-native security controls including Security Groups, IAM policies, KMS, and encryption.
• Integrate and manage CSPM and CWPP tools to monitor and enforce cloud security posture.
• Enforce least privilege and Zero Trust principles across cloud accounts and subscriptions.
• Secure cloud and infrastructure environments supporting mergers and acquisitions.
• Implement and manage Microsoft 365 security baselines, Conditional Access, and Intune compliance.
• Harden operating systems, containers, and virtual machines following best practices.
• Design and maintain secure network architectures for hybrid and multi-cloud connectivity.
• Configure firewalls, WAFs, VPN gateways, and implement network segmentation.
• Deploy intrusion prevention/detection (IPS/IDS) and network monitoring solutions.
• Support DDoS protection strategies and integrate with cloud provider capabilities.
• Conduct patching, vulnerability scanning, and secure configuration audits.
• Manage identity federation, SSO, MFA, and enforce strong authentication policies.
• Investigate and respond to incidents affecting cloud workloads, networks, or infrastructure.
• Map cloud and infrastructure security controls to frameworks such as NIST CSF, ISO 27001, and CSA CCM.
• Maintain asset inventory and ensure continuous compliance with corporate security standards.
• Research and recommend new security tools, services, and best practices to strengthen defenses.

• 5–8 years of experience in cybersecurity, cloud, or infrastructure roles, with a focus on security engineering.
• Hands-on experience with AWS and Azure.
• Strong knowledge of network security, IAM, endpoint protection, and vulnerability management.
• Familiarity with Kubernetes, CI/CD security, and cloud automation (Terraform, Ansible, etc.).
• Understanding of security frameworks (NIST, ISO 27001, CSA CCM, MITRE ATT&CK).
• Ability to troubleshoot and resolve security incidents in complex environments.
• Strong communication skills to work effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Relevant certifications such as CCSP, CISSP, AWS/Azure Security Engineer, or equivalent are advantageous.

• Opportunity to work with senior security professionals across multiple global teams.
• Exposure to cutting-edge cloud and infrastructure technologies.
• Flexible work options and a strong focus on collaboration and growth.
• A role where you can directly influence Apex’s global security posture.

We are an equal opportunity employer and ensure that no applicant is subject to less favourable treatment on the grounds of gender, gender identity, marital status, race, colour, nationality, ethnicity, age, sexual orientation, socio-economic status, responsibilities for dependents, or disability. Hiring decisions are based on skills, qualifications, and experiences. For more information on our CSR policy, please visit the Apex Group CSR page. To apply, submit your CV and salary expectations. This role may be focused in Cape Town, South Africa depending on location.

Disclaimer: Unsolicited CVs sent to Apex (Talent Acquisition Team or Hiring Managers) by recruitment agencies will not be accepted. Apex operates a direct sourcing model. Where agency assistance is required, the Talent Acquisition team will engage directly with exclusive recruitment partners.

• Mid-Senior level

• Full-time

• Information Technology