Cloud Specialist

Job Responsibilities A combination of the following responsibilities and capabilities will form the seniority of post applicable. Analyse tender specifications and client requirements to propose suitable cloud solutions, design and deploy cloud infrastructure, platforms, and applications. Implement cloud infrastructure in UAT and production environments, which may include Azure, AWS, GCP, Huawei, etc. Design and propose solutions that comprise hybrid/multi-cloud integration on cloud and on-premise infrastructure. Test and ensure the configuration, setup, and connectivity of cloud resources. Propose solutions for cloud resource health and performance monitoring. Manage and monitor performance, security, availability, and scalability of cloud resources. Create architecture artifacts and documentation to effectively explain and present the solution design to stakeholders. Troubleshoot issues related to cloud services, providing technical support and guidance to clients and other stakeholders. Work closely with the network infrastructure team for integration of on-premise and cloud services. Evaluate and recommend new cloud technologies and best practices for product development, system integration, and project solutions. Conduct requirements specifications and prepare project documentation necessary, including configuration documentation for the implementations. Prepare and conduct User Acceptance Tests and test documents. Candidate may also be assessed, but non-mandatory, if they have other skillsets & experience for taking up some responsibilities of system and system products such as: Implementation of high availability networking and Nex-Gen firewall. Implementation of high availability servers, OS, and clustering for Linux and/or Microsoft Windows. Implementation of storage and backup systems. Implementation of system monitoring and management. Implementation of a few of the following system HA on RDBMS/NoSQL, message queues systems, Kubernetes clusters, API management, ESB, web app servers, SFTP servers, proxy/reverse proxy servers, Kafka, RabbitMQ, AMQP. Microsoft Active Directory or LDAP, IAM/IDM system. Network Load Balancing and Global LB system. Implementation of multi-site and/or disaster recovery site. Backup, restoration, and DR switch/fail-over. Requirement/Skills Strong background in IT, computer science, or a related field. Practical experience and knowledge of cloud computing concepts such as cloud service models, deployment models, security and compliance, architecture and design, automation and orchestration, and migration and integration. Proficiency in tools and platforms used in cloud such as cloud service providers (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud, etc.), management and monitoring tools (CloudFormation, Terraform, CloudWatch, etc.), development and programming languages (Python, Java, Node.js, etc.), databases and storage systems (MySQL, MongoDB, S3, etc.), and networking and communication protocols (TCP/IP, REST, etc.). Certifications such as AWS Certified Solutions Architect, Microsoft Azure Administrator, Google Cloud Professional Cloud Architect, CompTIA Cloud+, or Cisco Certified Network Associate Cloud. Certifications in CISSP or CEH will be an added advantage. Certifications in VMware will be an added advantage. A fast learner with a proactive attitude and an eye for quality work. A team player with an inclusive mindset to collaborate effectively in a diverse team. If you possess any of the following, it will be considered an added bonus: Experience with system hardening and VAPT. Experience with IaaS or PaaS implementation. Experience with System Management: system logs and health monitoring/workflow implementation. Experience with SIEM: security logs and security event monitoring/workflow implementation. Experience with backup and restoration of systems. Experience with DevSecOps or CI/CD system infrastructure and middleware implementation such as Bamboo/Jenkins, Jira, Confluence, SAST, and DAST products. #J-18808-Ljbffr