Job Specification: Cloud & Networks Engineer 

Reporting To: Head of Infrastructure & Networks

Department

Infrastructure

Location

Tygerberg Office Park, Uys Krige Drive, Plattekloof, Cape Town, South Africa

(Hybrid/On-site)

About the Role

We are looking for a Cloud & Networks Engineer with strong expertise in Microsoft Azure, deepnetworking knowledge, and hands-on experience working across hybrid environments. Thisrole is focused on designing, implementing, and operating secure, scalable cloud infrastructurewhile supporting modernisation initiatives migrating from on-premises (VMware-based)environments to cloud platforms.

The ideal candidate understands both traditional infrastructure and modern cloud-nativepatterns, and is comfortable working at the intersection of cloud platforms, networking, andsecurity. Strong experience with FortiGate firewalls (or equivalent enterprise firewalltechnologies) is highly valued.

You will play a key role in enabling reliable connectivity between on-prem and cloud environments, improving security posture, and supporting the transition from legacy infrastructure to Azure-native services.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, deploy, and operate Azure-based infrastructure with a strong focus on networking, security, and availability.
• Support and execute modernization and migration projects from on-premises VMware environments to cloud platforms.
• Design and manage hybrid connectivity, including site-to-site VPNs, point-to-site VPNs,ExpressRoute, and routing strategies.
• Implement and manage network security controls, including firewalls, NSGs, UDRs, andzero-trust patterns.
• Configure, manage, and troubleshoot FortiGate firewalls (or equivalent technologies such asPalo Alto, Cisco, Check Point).
• Collaborate with internal teams to improve platform reliability, security, and operational efficiency.
• Monitor infrastructure and network performance, proactively identifying and resolving issues.
• Support identity and access management across hybrid environments (Azure AD / Entra ID,RBAC).
• Contribute to automation efforts to reduce manual operational work.
• Participate in incident response and operational support when required.

Skills & Experience

Cloud Platforms

• Strong hands-on experience with Microsoft Azure
• Solid understanding of Azure core services (VNets, Subnets, Load Balancers, ApplicationGateway, Azure Firewall)
  

Networking & Security

• Strong networking fundamentals (TCP/IP, DNS, routing, load balancing)
• Experience designing and operating:
• Site-to-site and point-to-site VPNs
• ExpressRoute
• Hub-and-spoke and landing zone architectures
• Hands-on experience with FortiGate firewalls (highly valued) or equivalent enterprise firewalls
• Understanding of network security best practices and zero-trust principles

Hybrid & On-Prem Infrastructure

• Experience working with on-premises infrastructure, particularly VMware environments
• Understanding of hybrid identity, networking, and migration patterns
• Experience supporting workloads during and after cloud migration

Infrastructure as Code

• Hands-on experience with Terraform (preferred) or ARM/Bicep
• Understanding of modular, reusable infrastructure design