Cloud Engineer
2026-08-13T09:39:50+00:00
CIC Insurance
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https://ke.cicinsurancegroup.com/
FULL_TIME
Nairobi
Nairobi
00100
Kenya
Insurance
Computer & IT, Science & Engineering
2026-08-19T17:00:00+00:00
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About the Role
Reporting to the ICT Infrastructure Manager, the role will be responsible for ensuring design, implementation and management of cloud-based systems and building & maintaining cloud infrastructure for CIC Group. The role shall be involved in creating and managing scalable cloud-based services, overseeing data storage solutions, cost optimization, providing support, and troubleshooting issues to ensure seamless cloud operations.
Key Responsibilities
Cloud Architecture & Infrastructure Management
- Design, build, and manage highly secure, scalable, and available cloud architectures to meet business needs.
- Oversee the configuration of cloud infrastructure components, including networking, security services, and storage solutions and hybrid connectivity.
- Monitor cloud management and data storage services to ensure efficiency and cost-effectiveness.
- Support negotiation efforts with vendors to control costs and ensure scalability of cloud services.
- Enforce cloud security best practices including IAM, RBAC, encryption, vulnerability management, and network segmentation.
Development & Lifecycle Participation
- Participate in all aspects of the software development lifecycle for cloud solutions, including planning, requirements gathering, development, testing, and quality assurance.
- Troubleshoot incidents, identify root causes, fix and document problems, and implement preventive measures.
Training, Innovation & Stakeholder Engagement
- Educate teams on the implementation of new cloud-based initiatives, providing training as needed.
- Evaluate and recommend emerging cloud technologies and best practices to ensure CIC Group remains at the forefront of cloud innovation
Who We’re Looking For
Essential Knowledge/Skills and Experience Required:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Information Systems, or related discipline.
- Minimum of 4 years’ experience in designing, implementing, and managing cloud environments
- Certified Cloud Practitioner in any of the following: AWS Solutions, GCP, Oracle Cloud, Microsoft Azure.
- Linux Server Administration
- Microsoft Windows Server Administration
- Design, build, and manage highly secure, scalable, and available cloud architectures to meet business needs.
- Oversee the configuration of cloud infrastructure components, including networking, security services, and storage solutions and hybrid connectivity.
- Monitor cloud management and data storage services to ensure efficiency and cost-effectiveness.
- Support negotiation efforts with vendors to control costs and ensure scalability of cloud services.
- Enforce cloud security best practices including IAM, RBAC, encryption, vulnerability management, and network segmentation.
- Participate in all aspects of the software development lifecycle for cloud solutions, including planning, requirements gathering, development, testing, and quality assurance.
- Troubleshoot incidents, identify root causes, fix and document problems, and implement preventive measures.
- Educate teams on the implementation of new cloud-based initiatives, providing training as needed.
- Evaluate and recommend emerging cloud technologies and best practices to ensure CIC Group remains at the forefront of cloud innovation
- Linux Server Administration
- Microsoft Windows Server Administration
- Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Information Systems, or related discipline.
- Certified Cloud Practitioner in any of the following: AWS Solutions, GCP, Oracle Cloud, Microsoft Azure.
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Vacancy title:
Cloud Engineer
[Type: FULL_TIME, Industry: Insurance, Category: Computer & IT, Science & Engineering]
Jobs at:
CIC Insurance
Deadline of this Job:
Wednesday, August 19 2026
Duty Station:
Nairobi | Nairobi
Summary
Date Posted: Thursday, August 13 2026, Base Salary: Not Disclosed
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About the Role
Reporting to the ICT Infrastructure Manager, the role will be responsible for ensuring design, implementation and management of cloud-based systems and building & maintaining cloud infrastructure for CIC Group. The role shall be involved in creating and managing scalable cloud-based services, overseeing data storage solutions, cost optimization, providing support, and troubleshooting issues to ensure seamless cloud operations.
Key Responsibilities
Cloud Architecture & Infrastructure Management
- Design, build, and manage highly secure, scalable, and available cloud architectures to meet business needs.
- Oversee the configuration of cloud infrastructure components, including networking, security services, and storage solutions and hybrid connectivity.
- Monitor cloud management and data storage services to ensure efficiency and cost-effectiveness.
- Support negotiation efforts with vendors to control costs and ensure scalability of cloud services.
- Enforce cloud security best practices including IAM, RBAC, encryption, vulnerability management, and network segmentation.
Development & Lifecycle Participation
- Participate in all aspects of the software development lifecycle for cloud solutions, including planning, requirements gathering, development, testing, and quality assurance.
- Troubleshoot incidents, identify root causes, fix and document problems, and implement preventive measures.
Training, Innovation & Stakeholder Engagement
- Educate teams on the implementation of new cloud-based initiatives, providing training as needed.
- Evaluate and recommend emerging cloud technologies and best practices to ensure CIC Group remains at the forefront of cloud innovation
Who We’re Looking For
Essential Knowledge/Skills and Experience Required:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Information Systems, or related discipline.
- Minimum of 4 years’ experience in designing, implementing, and managing cloud environments
- Certified Cloud Practitioner in any of the following: AWS Solutions, GCP, Oracle Cloud, Microsoft Azure.
- Linux Server Administration
- Microsoft Windows Server Administration
Work Hours: 8
Experience in Months: 48
Level of Education: bachelor degree
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