Azure Cloud Administrator

Recruiter:

Network Recruitment

Job Ref:

BIT005334/Sam

Date posted:

Thursday, January 22, 2026

Location:

Johannesburg, South Africa

SUMMARY:

If you’re passionate about Azure, cloud automation, and ensuring smooth, secure operations in a dynamic environment, this is the perfect opportunity for you!

POSITION INFO:
Join an innovative SaaS organisation known for delivering highâperformance, cloudâbased software solutions to a global customer base. The company is deeply invested in modern cloud technology, security, and scalability. You’ll be part of a small, highly collaborative engineering team committed to building resilient, secure, and future-ready cloud infrastructure.

Our Client is looking for an experienced Cloud Administrator to design, maintain, optimise, and secure the Azure cloud environment supporting their multiâtenant SaaS platform. This role requires hands-on technical expertise, strong problemâsolving ability, and experience working in fast-moving cloud-based environments.

Responsibilities:

Manage, monitor, and optimise Azure-based infrastructure and workloads supporting the SaaS platform
Oversee day-to-day administration of VMs, storage, networking, identity, and security services
Ensure cloud resources perform efficiently, securely, and cost-effectively
Apply software patches, updates, and compliance standards across servers and cloud services
Assist with database administration and optimisation for MongoDB and MS SQL.

Requirements:

5+ years of experience as an Azure Administrator
Azure certifications such as AZâ104 or AZâ305 (Non-Negotiable)
Strong knowledge of Azure IaaS and PaaS services
Experience with MongoDB and MS SQL administration
Proficiency with cloud management and automation tools (e.g., PowerShell)
Solid experience with cloud networking, identity management, virtualisation, and security
Strong understanding of cloud monitoring and observability tools

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