Cloud Security Architect

Placements24; Gqeberha; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,400,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary with performance‑dr

Comprehensive health, dental, andvis

Generous stock options and equity

Fully remote work flexibility with a 홈

Advanced certifications and training

Access to cutting-edge cloud security

Pension fund and retirement planning

Dynamic startup culture

Frequent virtual team events

Generous paid time off and holidays

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Cloud Security Architect for a fully remote role across South Africa. You will design, implement, and maintain secure cloud infrastructure on AWS, Azure, and GCP, translating business needs into scalable security solutions.

Collaborate with DevOps and engineering, lead threat modeling, enforce security policies, and guide incident response. Requires 5+ years in information security with cloud focus; certifications are highly desirable.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, IT, Cybersecurity, or related field.
• 5+ years of information security experience with emphasis on cloud security.
• Proven track record designing secure solutions on AWS, Azure, or GCP.
• Strong understanding of cloud security principles and best practices.
• Experience with IaC (Terraform, CloudFormation) and container security (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Automation scripting in Python or Bash.
• Familiarity with CIS Benchmarks and NIST frameworks.
• Excellent analytical, communication, and collaboration skills.
• Cloud security certifications (AWS Certified Security - Specialty, Azure Security Engineer) desirable.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement secure cloud architectures across AWS, Azure, and GCP.
• Develop and enforce cloud security policies, standards, and best practices.
• Perform security reviews and identify vulnerabilities with remediation.
• Manage cloud-native security tools and services (WAFs, IAM, KMS).
• Develop threat models for cloud environments and apps.
• Collaborate with DevOps to integrate security into CI/CD.
• Lead incident response in the cloud environment.
• Evaluate new cloud security technologies.
• Ensure regulatory compliance in cloud deployments.
• Provide security guidance to development and operations teams.

Skills

Cloud security

Threat modeling

Communication

Collaboration

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, IT, Cybersecurity, or related field

Tools

Terraform

CloudFormation

Docker

Kubernetes

Python

Bash

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a pioneering cloud-native technology company, is seeking an experienced Cloud Security Architect to join their highly collaborative and innovative team. This is a fully remote position, open to candidates across South Africa, allowing you to shape the future of cloud security from anywhere. You will be responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining secure cloud infrastructure and services, ensuring the protection of sensitive data and applications hosted on platforms like AWS, Azure, and GCP. This role requires a deep understanding of cloud security best practices, threat modeling, and secure architecture principles. The ideal candidate will be a strategic thinker, capable of translating business requirements into secure and scalable cloud solutions. You will work closely with engineering and operations teams to embed security into the cloud environment from the ground up, proactively identifying and mitigating risks. This is an exceptional opportunity to work on challenging projects with a leading-edge organization that values security and innovation.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and implement secure cloud architectures across AWS, Azure, and GCP environments.
• Develop and enforce cloud security policies, standards, and best practices.
• Perform security reviews of cloud infrastructure and applications, identifying vulnerabilities and recommending remediation.
• Implement and manage cloud-native security tools and services (e.g., WAFs, security groups, IAM policies, key management).
• Develop and maintain threat models for cloud environments and applications.
• Collaborate with DevOps and engineering teams to integrate security into CI/CD pipelines.
• Lead the response to security incidents within the cloud environment.
• Evaluate and recommend new cloud security technologies and solutions.
• Ensure compliance with relevant regulatory requirements and industry standards in cloud deployments.
• Provide security guidance and mentorship to development and operations teams.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in information security, with a strong focus on cloud security.
• Proven experience designing and implementing secure solutions on AWS, Azure, or GCP.
• In-depth knowledge of cloud security principles, services, and best practices.
• Experience with infrastructure-as-code tools (e.g., Terraform, CloudFormation) and container security (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Proficiency in scripting languages (e.g., Python, Bash) for automation.
• Familiarity with security frameworks like CIS Benchmarks and NIST.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to articulate complex technical concepts.
• Relevant cloud security certifications (e.g., AWS Certified Security - Specialty, Azure Security Engineer Associate) are highly desirable.

Benefits

• Competitive salary with performance-based incentives.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage.
• Generous stock options and equity packages.
• Fully remote work flexibility with a home office allowance.
• Opportunities for advanced certifications and training.
• Access to cutting-edge cloud security technologies.
• Pension fund and retirement planning assistance.
• A dynamic and collaborative startup culture.
• Frequent virtual team events and social gatherings.
• Generous paid time off and holidays.