The Role
Manage and secure global hybrid infrastructure and identity platforms, including Azure, Entra ID, Active Directory, and Azure Virtual Desktop. Implement identity controls such as MFA, PIM, and Conditional Access; provide advanced third- and fourth-line support; evaluate infrastructure technologies; and improve operational performance. The role also involves Infrastructure as Code, PowerShell, KQL, Terraform, enterprise security, troubleshooting, and out-of-hours incident response.
Summary Generated by Built In
Location: Cape Town | Work Type: Hybrid | Job ID: J107294
About our client:
Our client is a global investment advisory firm focusing on long-term value creation through investment strategies. They work with a diverse group of institutional partners and pride themselves on their collaborative, sustainable, inclusive culture and performance. You are welcome to go into the office daily or to take advantage of their hybrid in-office / remote benefit. This company places significant investment in employee wellness, their benefits which are on top of generous basic salaries, are industry leading in their generosity. Our client is large, offering fantastic career development opportunities but also very dynamic, they track as many metrics as possible in order to continuously improve - they spare no expense on the tools to do so. Automation, AI and R&D are pillars of their business framework which ensures you should never be at risk of falling behind or getting stuck working with old legacy software. Culturally they are very cosmopolitan and diverse, you will be working with the best globally.
What you will be doing:
- Manage global, hybrid infrastructure and identity platforms to ensure uptime, security, and performance.
- Implement identity security controls (Conditional Access, MFA, PIM) and drive transition from Active Directory to Entra ID.
- Provide 3rd and 4th line support for complex issues in collaboration with the Technology and Innovation team.
- Evaluate, recommend, and implement new technologies and infrastructure best practices.
- Optimise and secure infrastructure while supporting continuous operational improvements.
What our client is looking for:
- Relevant IT tertiary qualifications and vendor certifications would be ideal.
- 5+ years of hands-on system administration or infrastructure management experience, ideally within the financial services industry.
- Comprehensive expertise in Microsoft Entra ID and identity management, including MFA, PIM, and Conditional Access.
- Strong proficiency in Azure (IaaS, PaaS/SaaS) and Azure Virtual Desktop environments.
- In-depth knowledge of the Microsoft infrastructure stack, covering Windows Server, Active Directory, DNS, IIS, and SQL.
- Experience with Office 365 tools, Microsoft Defender, and Mimecast security solutions.
- Competency in administration and Infrastructure as Code scripting using PowerShell, KQL, and Terraform.
- Solid understanding of IT fundamentals, networking basics, enterprise security concepts, RBAC, and least privilege principles.
- Proven capability in system implementation and complex 3rd and 4th line troubleshooting and support.
- Self-motivated, proactive, and personable approach with strong communication skills and readiness for out-of-hours incident response.
For a more comprehensive list of opportunities that we have on offer, do visit our website - https://www.parvana.co.uk/careers
Requirements
Cloud Engineer, Infrastructure, Azure, Entra ID, PowerShell, Terraform, Active Directory, Financial Services
Skills Required
- Relevant IT tertiary qualification
- Vendor certifications
- 5+ years of hands-on system administration or infrastructure management experience
- Experience within the financial services industry
- Comprehensive Microsoft Entra ID and identity management expertise, including MFA, PIM, and Conditional Access
- Strong proficiency in Azure IaaS, PaaS, SaaS, and Azure Virtual Desktop
- In-depth knowledge of Windows Server, Active Directory, DNS, IIS, and SQL
- Experience with Microsoft 365 tools, Microsoft Defender, and Mimecast
- Competency in administration and Infrastructure as Code scripting using PowerShell, KQL, and Terraform
- Understanding of IT fundamentals, networking, enterprise security, RBAC, and least privilege principles
- Proven capability in system implementation and complex third- and fourth-line troubleshooting and support
- Strong communication skills and readiness for out-of-hours incident response
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What We Do
Parvana is an IT recruitment agency specializing in connecting top tech talent with leading companies in South Africa and the UK, focusing on software development, finance, and telecommunications.
