Azure Cloud Security Engineer – Vulnerability & Pen Testing

Inkhanyeti Solutions (Pty) Ltd; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 600 000 - 800 000; Full time

Job summary

A technology solutions provider is seeking a skilled Cloud Security Engineer to join their team on a renewable contract basis. The role involves conducting and responding to vulnerability assessments and penetration testing in Azure environments. Candidates should have over 4 years of relevant experience, a degree in a related field, and proficiency in scripting for security operations. This position promises an engaging work environment focused on cloud security practices.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience as a cloud security engineer.
• Proven experience with Azure Security and Microsoft security tools.
• Strong understanding of network security and identity management.

Responsibilities

• Analyze penetration testing reports and prioritize remediation efforts.
• Collaborate with infrastructure and development teams to remediate vulnerabilities.
• Implement vulnerability scanning tools for continuous assessment of cloud environments.

Skills

Cloud Security

Vulnerability Management

Penetration Testing

Scripting (PowerShell, Python)

Incident Response

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Azure Security Center

Microsoft Defender for Cloud

Azure Sentinel

Qualys

Job description

A technology solutions provider is seeking a skilled Cloud Security Engineer to join their team on a renewable contract basis. The role involves conducting and responding to vulnerability assessments and penetration testing in Azure environments. Candidates should have over 4 years of relevant experience, a degree in a related field, and proficiency in scripting for security operations. This position promises an engaging work environment focused on cloud security practices.