Vacancy title:
Microsoft Cloud Solutions Technical Specialist

[Type: FULL_TIME, Industry: Media, Category: Computer & IT]

Jobs at:
Sight and Sound Limited

Deadline of this Job:
Thursday, July 24 2025

Duty Station:
Nairobi | Nairobi | Kenya

Summary
Date Posted: Wednesday, July 16 2025, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

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JOB DETAILS:

Key Responsibilities

• Solution Design and Architecture
• Work with business stakeholders to analyze requirements and determine the appropriate Microsoft Cloud solutions.
• Design secure, scalable, and resilient cloud architectures using Azure services such as virtual machines, containers, databases, and networking components.
• Create technical documentation outlining cloud architecture, design decisions, and implementation plans.
• Implementation and Deployment
• Lead or participate in the deployment of Microsoft Cloud solutions, including Azure Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS), Platform as a Service (PaaS), and Software as a Service (SaaS) offering.
• Configure and manage cloud resources, ensuring alignment with best practices and organizational policies.
• Develop and execute migration strategies for moving on-premises workloads and applications to the cloud.
• Utilize automation tools and Infrastructure as Code (IaC) frameworks such as Azure Resource Manager (ARM) templates, Bicep, or Terraform, where applicable.
• Technical Support and Troubleshooting
• Provide Level 2/3 technical support for deployed Microsoft Cloud solutions, resolving incidents and service requests efficiently.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex issues related to cloud infrastructure, networking, security, and application integration.
• Engage with Microsoft support and technical community resources as needed to solve advanced technical challenges.
• Security and Compliance
• Implement and monitor security controls in compliance with industry standards and organizational policies (e.g., Azure Security Center).
• Conduct regular cloud security assessments and audits.
• Help design and enforce data protection strategies, identity and access management, and secure connectivity solutions.
• Optimization and Cost Management
• Monitor cloud resource usage and optimize workloads for performance and cost efficiency.
• Utilize tools such as Azure Cost Management and Azure Advisor to recommend and implement cost-saving measures.
• Stay abreast of changes in Microsoft licensing and pricing models to ensure continued cost optimization.
• Collaboration and Communication
• Work closely with cross-functional teams, including developers, network engineers, cybersecurity specialists, and business analysts.
• Translate complex technical information into clear, business-relevant terms for stakeholders and leadership.
• Represent the technical team in meetings, presentations, and workshops.
• Continuous Learning and Professional Development
• Keep up to date with the latest Microsoft Cloud technologies, best practices, and industry trends.
• Participate in ongoing training, attend conferences, and pursue relevant certifications such as Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert or Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate.
• Share knowledge and mentor junior staff members as needed.

Required Skills and Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree or higher in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field. Equivalent experience may be considered.
• Technical Experience: At least 3-5 years of experience working with Microsoft Cloud technologies, including Azure, Microsoft 365, or Dynamics 365.
• Certifications: Relevant Microsoft certifications strongly preferred (e.g., Azure Solutions Architect, Azure Administrator, Azure Security Engineer, Microsoft 365 Enterprise Administrator, etc.).

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 36

Level of Education: bachelor degree

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