AWS Cloud Security Engineer — Automation & WAF Specialist

Boardroom Appointments

Sandton

On-site

ZAR 900,000 - 1,200,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Boardroom Appointments seeks an Intermediate Cloud Security Engineer to strengthen our cloud security posture in AWS. You will design and implement cloud-native security controls, configure WAFs and DDoS protections, and drive automation across enterprise environments.

The role requires hands-on AWS security experience, familiarity with native firewalls and identity management, and the ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure secure, scalable cloud operations.

Qualifications

Weeks of hands-on experience with AWS security services and cloud-native controls.
Familiar with WAFs, DDoS protection, and identity management practices.
Experience driving automation in large enterprise cloud security environments.

Responsibilities

Design, implement, and manage cloud-native security controls in AWS.
Configure firewalls, WAFs, and DDoS protection for apps and infra.
Develop authentication and access policies across cloud environments.
Automate security processes to ensure scalability and compliance.
Monitor, detect, and respond to incidents in cloud environments; conduct assessments and testing.
Provide guidance to development and operations teams on secure cloud practices.