Senior Cloud Engineer
Boardroom AppointmentsCape Town, Western Cape, South Africa
Posted December 12, 2025
Full Time
About the Company
Boardroom Appointments, founded in 1989, is a global talent solutions provider delivering recruitment, contract staffing, project staffing, temporary employment, training, HR consultancy, and expatriate mobility services across Africa, EMEA, the Americas, and Europe. Leveraging a deep industry focus that spans FMCG, finance, manufacturing, oil & gas, healthcare, logistics, IT, renewable energy, retail, agriculture, government, and call‑center services, the firm custom‑builds solutions that match each client’s unique talent needs. With a worldwide candidate database and a team of seasoned recruitment and HR professionals, Boardroom Appointments offers end‑to‑end services—from executive search and people analytics to payroll outsourcing and workforce management—ensuring seamless, high‑quality placements that let clients concentrate on their core business. Their distinctive value lies in a partnership model that blends industry expertise, data‑driven insights, and a culture of passion and professionalism to deliver flawless, long‑lasting results.
Job Description
We are seeking a Senior Cloud Engineer to design and implement cloud-based solutions in Azure, AWS, and VMware environments. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in cloud engineering, a strong understanding of networking concepts, and expertise in cloud security best practices.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field
- Professional certifications such as AWS Certified Solutions Architect, Certified Kubernetes Administrator, or similar internationally recognized cloud certifications
- At least 7 years of experience in cloud engineering, with a focus on Azure, AWS, and VMware clouds
- Understanding of networking concepts and experience with configuring network infrastructure in cloud environments
- Excellent problem-solving and troubleshooting skills
- Strong communication and collaboration skills
- Ability to work independently and in a team environment
- Security expertise with in-depth knowledge of cloud security best practices, including encryption, identity management, access control, and compliance