Cloud Infrastructure Engineer at IT Horizons Limited

Job Summary

A Cloud Infrastructure Engineer is responsible for designing, building, and managing cloud-based systems and processes, ensuring security, scalability, and efficiency in cloud environments.

Job Responsibilities

• Design, build, and manage the cloud infrastructure environment
• Work closely with IT security to monitor the company's cloud privacy
• Offer guidance in infrastructure movement techniques including bulk application transfers into the cloud
• Identify top cloud architecture solutions to successfully meet the strategic needs of the company
• Handle and resolve infrastructure issues
• Collaborate with team members to improve the company's cloud management and deployment plans
• Perform cloud server administration including security configurations, patching, and troubleshooting
• Develop and organize cloud systems
• Work closely with the development team to identify and ensure that cloud solutions meet company standards of reliability
• Implement and automate security controls, governance processes, and compliance validation
• Manage disaster recovery and create backup policies
• Utilize technology to automate tasks and reduce manual efforts

Required Qualifications

• B.Sc Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or relevant field
• Proven experience as a Cloud Infrastructure Engineer or similar role
• Experience with cloud services (AWS, Google Cloud, Azure, etc.)
• Experience with virtualization technologies, such as VMware and Docker
• Knowledge of system security (e.g. intrusion detection systems) and data backup/recovery
• Experience with network infrastructure, database, and application development
• Familiarity with programming languages such as Python, Java, and Ruby
• Understanding of cloud computing deployment models
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to manage complex systems
• Relevant certifications such as AWS Certified Solutions Architect or Microsoft certifications