Senior Infrastructure & Cloud Engineer at Discovery Limited Sandton

Senior Infrastructure & Cloud Engineer | Discovery Bank
Business Unit: Discovery Bank | Function: Banking | Posted: 14 Oct 2025

About Discovery

Discovery’s mission is to make people healthier and enhance and protect their lives. We invest in exceptional individuals who share our values and thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment. As global thought leaders, we innovate to achieve financial success while creating meaningful societal impact.

About Discovery Bank

Discovery Bank is the world’s first behavioural bank, designed to improve clients’ financial health through innovative solutions such as Vitality Money. We reward clients for managing their money well and focus on transforming financial behaviours. If you’re a problem solver, adaptable, and passionate about creating impact, Discovery Bank offers a platform to realise your full potential.

Job Purpose

The Infrastructure and Cloud Engineer will optimize on-premise networks and cloud services, deploying virtual applications and providing VMware and cloud support. The role requires expertise in VMware ESX, Azure Cloud Services, and related infrastructure, ensuring seamless integration of on-premise and cloud solutions across multiple data centres.

Key Responsibilities

Infrastructure Management

• Administer and optimize VMware ESX environments.
• Virtualize Windows and RHEL servers and manage clustering.
• Deploy and support Citrix, MS IIS, and related infrastructure.
• Implement patches, service packs, and security updates.
• Troubleshoot SAN storage and related infrastructure.
• Support backup and disaster recovery using tools like NetBackup.
• Document infrastructure processes and maintain technical documentation.
• Participate in incident, problem, and change management procedures.

Cloud Services

• Design and implement scalable cloud architecture using Azure services.
• Develop Infrastructure as Code (IaC) with Terraform, Bicep, and ARM templates.
• Manage CI/CD pipelines and DevOps workflows using Azure DevOps.
• Ensure cloud security and compliance with best practices.
• Lead cloud migration and modernization projects.
• Mentor junior engineers and collaborate with cross-functional teams.
• Monitor and optimize cloud performance using Azure Monitor and Log Analytics.
• Present technical solutions to stakeholders and stay updated on cloud technologies.

Technical Skills

• VMware and cloud infrastructure expertise.
• Proficiency in Windows Server and RedHat Enterprise Linux.
• SAN and network architecture knowledge.
• Incident, problem, and change management.
• Troubleshooting, analytical, and technical aptitude.
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and documentation skills.
• Experience with Kubernetes, Docker, and container orchestration.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, IT, or related field.
• VMware Certified Professional (VCP) preferred.
• Azure Solutions Architect Expert certification preferred.
• Minimum 5 years’ enterprise VMware administration experience.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in cloud computing.

Special Requirement

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

Employment Equity
Discovery Bank is an equal opportunities employer and encourages applications from individuals with disabilities. The company’s Employment Equity Plan and targets will be considered as part of the recruitment process.