IT Infrastructure Manager

6-Month Contract Key Responsibilities: • Design, implement and manage scalable and secure cloud infrastructure on Microsoft Azure. • Monitor and maintain Azure resources, including virtual machines, storage, networking, and databases. • Ensure high availability and disaster recovery solutions are in place and regularly tested. • Implement and enforce security best practices and compliance standards (e.g. POPIA, GDPR, HIPAA). • Manage identity and access management (IAM) within Azure to control user permissions and roles. • Conduct regular security assessments and audits to identify and mitigate potential risks. • Analyze and optimize the performance of cloud infrastructure to ensure efficient resource utilization. • Implement monitoring and altering systems to proactively identify and address performance issues. • Continuously evaluate and integrate new Axure services and features to enhance infrastructure performance. • Monitor and manage cloud spending to ensure cost-effective use of Azure resources. • Implement cost-saving strategies, such as reserved instances, auto-scaling, and resource tagging. • Provide regular cost reports and forecasts to stakeholders • Plan, execute and oversee cloud infrastructure projects from conception to completion. • Coordinate with vendors, consultants, and third-party providers to ensure successful project delivery. • Ensure projects are delivered on time, within scope, and within budget. • Stay updated with the latest Azure technologies, trends and best practices. • Conduct regular reviews and assessments of the cloud infrastructure to identify areas for improvement. • Drive innovation by exploring and implementing new tools and methodologies. • Proven experience managing and administering Microsoft Azure environments. • Experience with cloud architecture, infrastructure design, and deployment. • Experience in managing security, compliance, and disaster recovery in a cloud environment. • Leadership experience with a track record of leading and developing high-performing teams. Knowledge and Attributes: • In-depth knowledge of Azure services (e.g., Azure VMs, Azure Storage, Azure Networking, Azure AD). • Proficiency in infrastructure-as-code (IaC) tools (e.g., ARM templates, Terraform). • Strong understanding of networking concepts and configurations in Azure. • Familiarity with DevOps practices and tools (e.g., Azure DevOps, CI/CD pipelines). Academic Qualifications and Certifications: • Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, Technical, Information Systems or a related field. • Relevant Azure certifications, such as Azure Administrator Associate, Azure Solutions Architect Expert, or similar, are highly desirable.. Originally posted on Himalayas