Cloud Security Architect

Placements24; Mtubatuba Local Municipality; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work

Health benefits

Generous PTO

Training & certifications

Cloud tech exposure

Innovative culture

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Cloud Security Architect to join our client’s team remotely, based in Richards Bay, KwaZulu-Natal. You will design, build, and maintain secure cloud environments across AWS, Azure, and GCP.

You’ll develop security strategies, enforce policies, and ensure compliance with ISO 27001 and SOC 2 while collaborating with development and operations. Strong cloud security and CI/CD automation are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or a related field.
• Master’s degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement secure cloud architectures on AWS, Azure, and GCP.
• Develop and enforce security policies, standards, and guidelines for cloud environments.
• Conduct security assessments of cloud deployments and suggest remediation strategies.
• Implement and manage cloud-native security controls and services (e.g., IAM, KMS, WAF).
• Collaborate with development and operations teams to ensure secure deployment of applications in the cloud.
• Stay updated on emerging cloud security threats and vulnerabilities.
• Develop and maintain documentation for cloud security architectures and processes.
• Provide expert guidance on cloud security best practices and compliance requirements.
• Respond to security incidents related to cloud infrastructure.

Skills

IAM

Encryption

Network security

ISO 27001

SOC 2

CI/CD pipelines

Docker

Kubernetes

Cloud security

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science

Master's degree preferred

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a global leader in cloud computing services, is seeking an experienced Cloud Security Architect to join their innovative team remotely, with the role's operational base being associated with Richards Bay, KwaZulu-Natal. This role is critical for designing, building, and maintaining secure cloud environments for our client's diverse customer base. You will be responsible for developing security strategies, implementing best practices, and ensuring compliance across various cloud platforms. If you have a passion for securing cloud infrastructure and a proven ability to architect robust security solutions, this is the ideal opportunity for you.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and implement secure cloud architectures on platforms such as AWS, Azure, and GCP.
• Develop and enforce security policies, standards, and guidelines for cloud environments.
• Conduct security assessments of cloud deployments and recommend remediation strategies.
• Implement and manage cloud-native security controls and services (e.g., IAM, KMS, WAF).
• Collaborate with development and operations teams to ensure secure deployment of applications in the cloud.
• Stay updated on emerging cloud security threats and vulnerabilities.
• Develop and maintain documentation for cloud security architectures and processes.
• Provide expert guidance on cloud security best practices and compliance requirements.
• Respond to security incidents related to cloud infrastructure.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or a related field.
• Master's degree preferred.
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in cybersecurity, with at least 3 years focused on cloud security architecture.
• In-depth knowledge of major cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and their security features.
• Proven experience designing and implementing secure solutions for IaaS, PaaS, and SaaS.
• Strong understanding of security concepts such as identity and access management (IAM), encryption, network security, and compliance frameworks (e.g., ISO 27001, SOC 2).
• Experience with container security (Docker, Kubernetes) is a plus.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Relevant cloud security certifications (e.g., AWS Certified Security - Specialty, Azure Security Engineer Associate) are highly desirable.
• Experience with security automation tools and CI/CD pipelines.

Benefits

• An excellent annual salary package of R.
• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits.
• Generous paid time off.
• Fully remote work arrangement.
• Opportunities for advanced training and certifications.
• Exposure to cutting-edge cloud technologies.
• A dynamic and innovative work culture.