Mkwawa Leaf Tobacco Limited

CLOUD ARCHITECT & SECURITY ADMINISTRATOR – 1 POSITION

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Designs, deploys and maintains cloud infrastructure and services on platforms such as Microsoft Azure and Microsoft 365.
• Configures and manages virtual machines, storage, networking and cloud security services.
• Administers and maintains cloud environments including but not limited to Microsoft Azure and Microsoft 365.
• Performs routine maintenance, upgrades and patch management activities.
• Configures and manages user accounts and groups.
• Supports Microsoft 365 migrations and tenant administration.
• Administers Microsoft Entra ID (Azure Active Directory).
• Implements Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) and Conditional Access Policies.
• Supports Single Sign-On (SSO) integrations with third-party applications.
• Implements cloud security with best practices and controls.
• Ensures compliances with Tanzania Personal Data Protection Act (PDPA) and Company Information Security Policies.
• Configures and maintains cloud backup solutions.
• Ensures cloud services meet established RTO and RPO requirements.
• Supports cloud migration projects from on-premises environments.
• Participates in solution design and cloud architecture reviews.
• Provides Level 2 and Level 3 support for cloud platforms.
• Trains users on cloud services and security awareness.
• Works closely with colleagues to meet team goals and improve processes and practices.

Qualifications and Experience:

• At least a bachelor's degree or equivalent qualification in Information Technology, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related field.
• A minimum of 3–5 years of experience in cloud administration.
• Experience in designing, deploying, and maintaining cloud infrastructure and services on platforms such as Microsoft Azure and Microsoft 365.
• Experience with cloud migration projects.
• Experience in implementing cloud security, compliance controls, backup and disaster recovery solutions.
• Ability to plan, multi-task, and prioritize work.

Reporting:

The incumbent will report directly to Senior ICT Networks and Systems Administrator on day-to-day activities.

REMUNERATIONS:

Salary offered for both positions is competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Mkwawa Leaf Tobacco is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and we are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Qualified women who meet the outlined criteria are strongly encouraged to apply.

• Designs, deploys and maintains cloud infrastructure and services on platforms such as Microsoft Azure and Microsoft 365.
• Configures and manages virtual machines, storage, networking and cloud security services.
• Administers and maintains cloud environments including but not limited to Microsoft Azure and Microsoft 365.
• Performs routine maintenance, upgrades and patch management activities.
• Configures and manages user accounts and groups.
• Supports Microsoft 365 migrations and tenant administration.
• Administers Microsoft Entra ID (Azure Active Directory).
• Implements Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) and Conditional Access Policies.
• Supports Single Sign-On (SSO) integrations with third-party applications.
• Implements cloud security with best practices and controls.
• Ensures compliances with Tanzania Personal Data Protection Act (PDPA) and Company Information Security Policies.
• Configures and maintains cloud backup solutions.
• Ensures cloud services meet established RTO and RPO requirements.
• Supports cloud migration projects from on-premises environments.
• Participates in solution design and cloud architecture reviews.
• Provides Level 2 and Level 3 support for cloud platforms.
• Trains users on cloud services and security awareness.
• Works closely with colleagues to meet team goals and improve processes and practices.

• Cloud infrastructure design, deployment, and maintenance
• Microsoft Azure and Microsoft 365 administration
• Virtual machine, storage, and networking configuration
• Cloud security services implementation
• User account and group management
• Microsoft 365 migrations and tenant administration
• Microsoft Entra ID (Azure Active Directory) administration
• Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) and Conditional Access Policies implementation
• Single Sign-On (SSO) integration
• Cloud security best practices and controls
• Compliance with Tanzania Personal Data Protection Act (PDPA)
• Cloud backup solutions configuration and maintenance
• RTO and RPO requirement management
• Cloud migration project support
• Solution design and cloud architecture review participation
• Level 2 and Level 3 cloud platform support
• User training on cloud services and security awareness
• Planning, multi-tasking, and prioritization

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent qualification in Information Technology, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related field.
• Minimum of 3–5 years of experience in cloud administration.
• Experience in designing, deploying, and maintaining cloud infrastructure and services on platforms such as Microsoft Azure and Microsoft 365.
• Experience with cloud migration projects.
• Experience in implementing cloud security, compliance controls, backup and disaster recovery solutions.
• Ability to plan, multi-task, and prioritize work.