Cloud Security Architect

Placements24; Mtubatuba Local Municipality; Hybrid; ZAR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work

Health insurance

Professional certifications

Training opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 seeks an experienced Cloud Security Architect to design, implement, and maintain secure cloud environments across AWS, Azure, and GCP. You will embed security best practices, automate controls, and respond to threats, while collaborating with development and operations teams in a hybrid setup.

The role emphasizes cloud security leadership, incident response, and secure-by-design principles to protect data and applications across platforms. Hybrid work flexibility is offered.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• 5+ years of cybersecurity experience with cloud security architecture specialization.
• Deep understanding of AWS, Azure, and GCP security services.
• Proven DevOps/DevSecOps experience with IaC and CI/CD security integration.
• Expertise in IAM, container security, and network security in cloud environments.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement secure cloud infrastructure across AWS/Azure/GCP.
• Develop and enforce cloud security policies, standards, and best practices.
• Automate security controls, deployment pipelines, and threat detection in the cloud.
• Conduct security reviews of cloud architectures and applications; mitigate risk.
• Lead incident response for cloud security events.
• Collaborate with engineering to ensure secure coding and app security in cloud environments.

Skills

Cloud security

Security architecture

DevOps/DevSecOps

IaC/CI/CD security

IAM

Container security

Network security

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/IT

Tools

AWS

Azure

GCP

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking an experienced Cloud Security Architect to join their team in Richards Bay . This critical role focuses on designing, implementing, and maintaining secure cloud environments across various platforms, ensuring the protection of sensitive data and applications. You will work closely with development and operations teams to embed security best practices into cloud architectures, automate security controls, and respond to emerging cloud security threats. This position offers a unique opportunity to shape the future of cloud security for the organization, contributing to a robust and resilient infrastructure, with a hybrid working model accommodating both office presence and remote flexibility.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and implement secure cloud infrastructure solutions on platforms like AWS, Azure, or GCP.


• Develop and enforce cloud security policies, standards, and best practices.


• Automate security controls, deployment pipelines, and threat detection mechanisms in the cloud.


• Conduct security reviews of cloud architectures and applications, identifying and mitigating risks.


• Lead incident response efforts for cloud-based security events.


• Collaborate with engineering teams to ensure secure coding practices and application security in cloud environments.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.


• 5+ years of experience in cybersecurity, with a specialization in cloud security architecture.


• Deep understanding of major cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and their native security services.


• Proven experience with DevOps and DevSecOps methodologies, including infrastructure as code (IaC) and CI/CD security integration.


• Expertise in container security, network security controls, and identity and access management (IAM) in cloud environments.


• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with excellent communication abilities.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance-based bonuses.


• Hybrid work arrangement offering a blend of office and remote work.


• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.


• Opportunities for professional certifications and training in cloud security.


• A dynamic and forward-thinking team environment focused on innovation.