About the job
About the Role
As a Cloud Infrastructure Specialist at Ikano Retail, you will play a pivotal role in designing, developing, and supporting enterprise-level cloud and infrastructure solutions. This position requires collaboration with internal teams, super users, and external vendors, ensuring that IT systems and processes are scalable, stable, secure, and cost-effective. Key responsibilities encompass:
- Strategic Cloud & Infrastructure Development: Architect and deploy cloud-based solutions that align with business objectives, ensuring cost-efficiency and consistency. Work collaboratively across teams to establish a standardized and modernized cloud infrastructure roadmap with a cohesive operating model.
- Delivery & Support of Solutions: Create and maintain IT infrastructure solutions that prioritize high availability, scalability, and performance. Act as a Level 3/4 subject matter expert for server and cloud-related challenges.
- Infrastructure Security (Hybrid): Uphold IT security architecture standards, assess risks, and implement security protocols to meet compliance requirements. Manage change processes and enforce policies to counter cyber threats while defining and maintaining server/cloud standards aligned with best practices.
- Operational Excellence: Ensure timely renewal and compliance of hardware maintenance contracts and licenses. Implement and routinely test disaster recovery plans to guarantee business continuity. Propose technology enhancements to improve operational efficiency and reduce costs. Optimize performance for both physical and virtual servers.

