Thobane Cele
Cloud / Infrastructure Engineer
Pretoria
Summary
Cloud & Infrastructure Engineer with experience supporting enterprise environments of 1000+ users. Skilled in Microsoft 365, Azure, AWS, networking, and cybersecurity. Proven ability to design, support, and secure hybrid infrastructure while improving system reliability, security posture, and user experience. Strong background in troubleshooting complex incidents, identity management, and enterprise systems administration.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
11
11
Certifications
3
3
Languages
Work History
Microsoft Exchange Engineer (Hybrid Environment)
Idol Consulting Firm
04.2026 - Current
- Supporting and administering Microsoft 365 Exchange Online in an enterprise environment
- Managing mailboxes, permissions, and distribution groups
- Troubleshooting mail flow and delivery issues using Exchange tools and PowerShell
- Implementing email security controls (SPF, DKIM, DMARC, Defender for Office 365)
- Working with Active Directory and Azure AD for identity and access management
- Supporting hybrid environments and synchronization
- Ensuring secure and efficient messaging services aligned with best practices
- Reason for leaving: Career growth
Technical Support Engineer (Cloud & Infrastructure Exposure)
The Unlimited (BPO)
09.2025 - 04.2026
- Support Microsoft 365 environments including Exchange Online, Teams, SharePoint, and Entra ID
- Troubleshoot identity, MFA, and access-related issues across enterprise environments
- Monitor cloud-hosted systems using Grafana, Kibana, and alerting tools
- Collaborate with DevOps teams supporting applications in AWS and Azure environments
- Analyze logs and resolve incidents to maintain system uptime and performance
- Reason for leaving: Career growth
IT Support Technician (Cloud & Microsoft 365)
iSite Computers
01.2025 - 08.2025
- Administered Microsoft 365 tenants (user provisioning, licensing, security policies)
- Managed Entra ID (Azure AD) for identity, MFA, and secure access control
- Supported cloud-hosted applications, email systems, and cPanel environments
Network & Systems Engineer (Hybrid Infrastructure)
Medipost Pharmacy
09.2018 - 05.2024
- Designed and supported hybrid cloud environments integrating on-prem infrastructure with Microsoft 365 and Azure
- Managed enterprise networking (LAN/WAN, VLANs, routing, VPNs) across multi-site environments
- Implemented FortiGate firewall policies improving network security posture
- Administered VMware environments and Veeam backups ensuring business continuity
- Monitored infrastructure using SolarWinds and PRTG, reducing downtime
- Reason for leaving: Family circumstances
Education
Bachelor of Science - Information Technology
Richfield Graduate Institute of Technology
01.2025
Skills
- Cloud & Platforms: AWS, Microsoft Azure, Oracle Cloud Infrastructure
- Microsoft Ecosystem: Microsoft 365, Exchange Online, Teams, SharePoint, Slack, Entra ID (Azure AD)
- Networking: TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, VPN, VLANs, Routing & Switching (Cisco, Mikrotik, UniFi)
- Security: FortiGate Firewalls, Endpoint Security (Kaspersky, CrowdStrike, Bitdefender & ESET), MFA & Conditional Access
- Virtualization & Backup: VMware, Veeam Backup & Replication
- Monitoring & Tools: PRTG, Datto RMM, Jira & Autotask, SolarWinds, Grafana, Kibana
- Enterprise IT Support (1000 users)
- Hybrid Cloud Infrastructure (Azure & AWS)
- Identity & Access Management (Entra ID)
- Network Design & Troubleshooting
- Security & Compliance (ISO, NIST, CIS principles)
- Incident Management & Root Cause Analysis
Certification
AWS Cloud Architecting
References
- Rudzani, Nevhutalu, Senior Network Engineer, rudzaninev@gmail.com, (082) 083 9025, Alt: (082) 643 3008, Medipost Pharmacy
- Bradley, Vuma, Senior Server Engineer, vumabradley@gmail.com, (065) 999 1913, Medipost Pharmacy
- Jesse David, Naicker, Senior Technical Engineer, jessedavidnaicker01@gmail.com, (063) 391 2313, The Unlimited (BPO) & iSite Computers
DRIVING LICENCE
Driving License: Code C1
Timeline
Microsoft Exchange Engineer (Hybrid Environment)
Idol Consulting Firm
04.2026 - Current
Technical Support Engineer (Cloud & Infrastructure Exposure)
The Unlimited (BPO)
09.2025 - 04.2026
IT Support Technician (Cloud & Microsoft 365)
iSite Computers
01.2025 - 08.2025
Network & Systems Engineer (Hybrid Infrastructure)
Medipost Pharmacy
09.2018 - 05.2024
Bachelor of Science - Information Technology
Richfield Graduate Institute of Technology