The purpose of Cloud Specialist will be to advance the Groups cloud strategy in a manner that conforms to best practices. This will include designing deploying securing and optimizing Microsoft cloud solutions and encompasses the responsibility of designing and implementing processes to automate functions within the SPAR Microsoft Security and Identity landscape.
Duties & Responsibilities
Implement and maintain Microsoft security solutions with a focus on MicrosoftDefender Intune Azure and Microsoft 365
Drive improvements across all pillars of Microsoft Secure Score including the implementation of available E5 security features and associated best practices
Develop processes to migrate existing services to a multitenanted environment
Develop and implement processes to automate the deployment and managementof M365 tenants
Develop and implement B2B B2C and external identity solutions
Conduct regular ITGC and security audits. Plan and implement solutions toremediate per Microsoft best practice and group security standards
Ad hoc duties as required by management
Desired Experience & Qualification
Matric
Relevant tertiary qualification within IS
The following certifications are essential:
Microsoft Azure certifications in Az900 AZ500 AZ104.
Microsoft Security certifications in SC900 SC100SC200 SC400SC401
Microsoft 365 certifications including MS900 MS102 MD102
More than 8 years experience in a technical role with having spent the preceding
5 years focused on Microsoft cloud solutions and security including large scaleimplementations lowlevel design project management and/or support
Technical experience with cloud and hybrid environments Entra DeviceManagement SecOps scripting and technology management
Proven track record of building and securing solutions Microsoft Azure and O365tenants
Implementations with DevOps and automation tools will be advantageous
The ideal applicant will satisfy the following skills requirements:
A high degree of confidentiality emotional maturity ethical values and integrity
Must have the ability to work efficiently under pressure
Excellent communication presentation and interpersonal skills to interfaceeffectively with all levels of colleagues and with external customers in a teamorientated manner
An innovative thinker and ability to solve complex problems
A high level of initiative energy and motivation
Ability to recognise patterns and engage in highlevel decision making
Precise planning and excellent organisational/administration skills
Exceptional accuracy and attention to detail
Quality orientated and selfdriven to achieve results
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