Cloud Security Analyst

Boardroom Appointments; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 600 000 - 800 000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is looking for a Cloud Security Specialist to implement and monitor security measures across cloud infrastructure. The ideal candidate should have at least 5 years of experience in Cloud Security or Cybersecurity and a strong knowledge of IAM and RBAC solutions. This role involves conducting audits, configuring encryption standards, and collaborating with DevOps teams for secure CI/CD pipelines. Relevant certifications are preferred. Strong familiarity with cloud security best practices like AWS, Azure, or GCP is essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years experience in Cloud Security, Information Security, or Cybersecurity.
• Strong knowledge of cloud security best practices (AWS, Azure, or GCP preferred).
• Hands-on experience with encryption protocols (TLS, AES-256).
• Solid understanding of audit processes and compliance frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Implement, manage, and monitor cloud security controls (IAM, RBAC, MFA, encryption, auditing).
• Design and enforce Identity & Access Management (IAM) and Role-Based Access Controls (RBAC).
• Conduct regular audits, penetration tests, and monitoring to identify vulnerabilities.
• Prepare and deliver security assessment reports for leadership and compliance teams.

Skills

Cloud Security best practices

IAM solutions

RBAC solutions

MFA solutions

Monitoring and security tools

Container security

Serverless environment security

Education

Relevant certifications (CCSP, CISSP, CISM, Microsoft/Azure Security, AWS Security)

Tools

SIEM

CloudTrail

Azure Sentinel

Splunk

Job description

Responsibilities

• Implement, manage, and monitor cloud security controls (IAM, RBAC, MFA, encryption, auditing).
• Design and enforce Identity & Access Management (IAM) and Role-Based Access Controls (RBAC) across cloud infrastructure.
• Configure and maintain encryption standards (TLS, AES-256) for data in transit and at rest.
• Conduct regular audits, penetration tests, and monitoring to identify vulnerabilities.
• Ensure compliance with security frameworks and standards (ISO 27001, NIST, SOC2, GDPR, POPIA).
• Implement cloud monitoring tools for threat detection and incident response.
• Collaborate with DevOps/Cloud Engineers to embed security into CI/CD pipelines (shift-left security).
• Prepare and deliver security assessment reports for leadership and compliance teams.
• Stay updated on evolving cloud security risks, tools, and industry trends.

Core Requirements

• Minimum 5 years experience in Cloud Security, Information Security, or Cybersecurity.
• Strong knowledge of cloud security best practices (AWS, Azure, or GCP preferred).
• Expertise in IAM, RBAC, and MFA solutions.
• Hands‑on experience with encryption protocols (TLS, AES-256).
• Solid understanding of audit processes and compliance frameworks.
• Proficiency with monitoring and security tools (SIEM, CloudTrail, Azure Sentinel, Splunk, etc.).
• Knowledge of container security and serverless environment security.
• Relevant certifications advantageous (CCSP, CISSP, CISM, Microsoft/Azure Security, AWS Security).