Senior Cloud Security Architect

Placements24; Southampton; Remote; GBP 89,000 - 134,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Highly competitive salary

Performance-based bonuses

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Generous paid time off

Professional development budget

Fully remote work environment

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a Senior Cloud Security Architect to design, implement and maintain robust security for cloud environments in a fully remote role across South Africa.

You will drive security across AWS, Azure and GCP, lead threat modeling, and ensure secure SDLC while collaborating with development and operations teams.

The ideal candidate has 8+ years in information security and strong communication skills for a remote-first setup.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years in information security with 5+ years in cloud security.
• Experience designing security architectures on AWS/Azure/GCP.
• Knowledge of NIST and ISO 27001 compliance requirements.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement security solutions for cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP).
• Develop and enforce cloud security policies and procedures.
• Conduct regular security assessments, penetration testing, and vulnerability management.
• Manage IAM, data encryption, and network security controls.
• Lead threat modeling and incident response planning for cloud systems.
• Collaborate with development and operations to embed security in the SDLC.

Skills

Cloud security

Threat modeling

Secure SDLC

Communication

Remote collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science

Master's degree preferred

Tools

AWS

Azure

GCP

SIEM

IDS/IPS

WAF

Vulnerability scanners

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Cloud Security Architect to join their innovative team, operating remotely across South Africa. This is a pivotal role responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining robust security architectures for our client's cloud infrastructure and services. You will play a key part in protecting sensitive data and systems against evolving cyber threats. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of cloud security best practices, threat modeling, and secure application development principles, driving security excellence in a remote-first environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and implement comprehensive security solutions for cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, and GCP.
• Develop and enforce security policies, standards, and procedures across the cloud environment.
• Conduct regular security assessments, penetration testing, and vulnerability management activities.
• Implement and manage security controls for identity and access management, data encryption, and network security.
• Lead threat modeling exercises and incident response planning for cloud-based systems.
• Collaborate with development and operations teams to embed security throughout the software development lifecycle (SDLC).

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or a related field; Master's preferred.
• A minimum of 8 years of experience in information security, with at least 5 years focused on cloud security.
• Proven experience designing and implementing security architectures on major cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP).
• In-depth knowledge of security frameworks (e.g., NIST, ISO 27001) and compliance requirements.
• Experience with security tools such as SIEM, IDS/IPS, WAF, and vulnerability scanners.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills, with the ability to articulate complex security concepts clearly in a remote setting.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary and performance-based bonuses.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Generous paid time off and flexible working hours.
• Professional development budget for certifications and training.
• A dynamic, fully remote work environment with a focus on innovation and collaboration.