Cloud Engineer

Cloud Engineer

About Discovery

Discovery’s core purpose is to make people healthier and to enhance and protect their lives. We seek out and invest in exceptional individuals who understand and support our core purpose, and whose own values align with those of Discovery. Our fast-paced and dynamic environment enables smart, self-driven people to be their best.

As global thought leaders, Discovery is passionate about innovating - not only to achieve financial success, but to ignite positive and meaningful change within our society.

About Discovery Bank

We're the world's first behavioural bank, designed with our clients in mind. We haven't changed just one thing, we've changed everything. Our main goal is to improve the financial health of our clients by helping change how they work with their money. Through Vitality Money, our clients will learn more about what it means to be financially healthy and get rewarded for managing their money well. If you are a problem solver, always questioning the way things are done, passionate about doing what is right, have the ability to change direction quickly when needed and love to dazzle your clients, Discovery Bank could be the place for you.

We welcome inspired, positive and committed people to apply for jobs in Discovery Bank where you will be liberated to realise your full potential.

Job Purpose

The Cloud Engineer will optimize the company's VMware network as well as Cloud Services. The incumbent will deploy Virtual applications on prem & on cloud environments and providing VMware/Cloud services support. They should exhibit sound knowledge of VMware ESX, Cloud Services (Azure) and related technologies. An accomplished Cloud engineer will be someone whose expertise results in the successful integration of Virtual/Cloud products across multiple data canters.

Areas of responsibility may include but are not limited to:

• Determining business needs and evaluating existing network infrastructure and systems.
• Optimizing network hardware and software to enable VMware integration.
• Developing and deploying customized VMware solutions.
• Defining multiple virtual servers on a single host machine.
• Virtualizing Windows servers and connecting them to networks and clouds.
• Installing operating systems and service packs, as well as security patches and bug fixes.
• Troubleshooting and resolving VMware environment issues.
• Providing technical support and documenting VMware processes.
• Keeping informed of developments in VMware technologies and products.

Cloud Services

• Collaborating with engineering and development teams to evaluate and identify optimal cloud solutions.
• Modifying and improving existing systems.
• Educating teams on the implementation of new cloud technologies and initiatives.
• Designing, developing and deploying modular cloud-based systems.
• Developing and maintaining cloud solutions in accordance with best practices.
• Ensuring efficient functioning of data storage and processing functions in accordance with company security policies and best practices in cloud security.
• Identifying, analysing, and resolving infrastructure vulnerabilities and application deployment issues.
• Regularly reviewing existing systems and making recommendations for improvements.
• Interacting with clients, providing cloud support, and making recommendations based on client needs.

Technical Skills:

• Technical support strategies and approaches.
• Technical documentation creation and maintenance.
• Virtual Management systems.
• Incident Management and Problem Management procedures
• Change Management Procedures
• Troubleshooting and analytical skills.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Proficiency in VMware associated programs and coding languages, such as Windows Server, MS IIS, SAN architecture, WebSphere, Citrix, Python, and C++.
• Extensive knowledge of the fundamentals of VMware ESX and related cloud technologies.
• Exceptional analytical and technical aptitude.
• Great organizational, time management, and problem-solving skills.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science/Information Technology/ Computer Programming, or similar.
• VMWare Certified Professional (VCP) preferred.
• Azure, AWS, and GCP certifications preferred.
• At least 5 years’ experience as a VMware Administrator at enterprise level.
• At least 5 years of experience in the field of cloud computing.
• Experience with CI/CD systems.
• Experience with Sys-Ops.

Special Requirement

• Availability to resolve urgent VMware/Cloud environment problems outside of business hours.

EMPLOYMENT EQUITY   
                             
The Company’s approved Employment Equity Plan and Targets will be considered as part of the recruitment process. As an Equal Opportunities employer, we actively encourage and welcome people with various disabilities to apply.