Cloud Security & Compliance Engineer – Hybrid/Remote

Ten Group; Cape Town; Hybrid; ZAR 300 000 - 400 000; Full time

Job summary

A global service company in Cape Town is on the lookout for a Cloud Security & Compliance Engineer. This role demands a strong governance, risk, and compliance background, primarily focusing on secure cloud infrastructure within AWS environments. Candidates should possess a Bachelor's degree in computer science or Information Security and have over 5 years of experience in cloud security engineering. Knowledge in PCI DSS and SOC 2 compliance is essential, along with hands-on experience in key tools like AWS Security Hub and Azure Security Center. Besides technical capabilities, effective communication skills are required to explain complex issues. They offer a competitive salary, hybrid working options, and various employee rewards.

Benefits

Competitive salary depending on experience

Hybrid working arrangement

Paid time off

Paid Sabbaticals

Employee discounts

Global travel and work opportunities

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in information security focused on cloud.
• Proven experience supporting PCI DSS and/or SOC 2 audits.
• Hands-on experience with AWS and cloud tools.
• Skilled in networking and scripting.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and respond to threats in cloud infrastructure.
• Conduct vulnerability assessments and manage remediation.
• Implement cloud security tooling and ensure compliance.
• Coordinate and manage cloud security incidents.

Skills

Cloud security engineering

Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC)

Vulnerability management

Incident management

Network security

Scripting (Python, PowerShell, Bash)

Cloud security assessments

Education

Bachelor's degree in computer science or Information Security

Tools

AWS Security Hub

Azure Security Center

Terraform

Splunk

Job description

A global service company in Cape Town is on the lookout for a Cloud Security & Compliance Engineer. This role demands a strong governance, risk, and compliance background, primarily focusing on secure cloud infrastructure within AWS environments. Candidates should possess a Bachelor's degree in computer science or Information Security and have over 5 years of experience in cloud security engineering. Knowledge in PCI DSS and SOC 2 compliance is essential, along with hands-on experience in key tools like AWS Security Hub and Azure Security Center. Besides technical capabilities, effective communication skills are required to explain complex issues. They offer a competitive salary, hybrid working options, and various employee rewards.