Cloud Security Consultant (Cape Town Or Johannesburg)

Integrity360; Cape Town; Hybrid; ZAR 800 000 - 1 100 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading cybersecurity provider is seeking a Cloud Security Consultant to lead technical delivery and assess cloud security solutions. The ideal candidate will have experience with Microsoft Security Stack and strong communication skills. This role involves guiding clients in cloud security improvements and requires a proactive approach to emerging threats. Opportunities for skill enhancement and participation in leading security conferences are included.

Benefits

Skill enhancement opportunities

Attendance at conferences

Influence on product strategy

Qualifications

• Strong experience with Microsoft Security Stack.
• Hands-on experience with Microsoft Azure security controls.
• Ability to translate technical risk into business context.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead technical delivery of Cloud Native Security Solutions.
• Perform cloud security assessments and deliver workshops.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams for client solutions.
• Provide strategic guidance to clients on security improvements.

Skills

Microsoft Security Stack

Azure security controls

CSPM

Communication skills

Project delivery

Analytical mindset

Education

Microsoft Certified: Azure Security Engineer Associate

CISSP

CompTIA Security+

Tools

Microsoft Defender for Cloud

Microsoft Defender for Endpoint

CSPM tools

Job description

Overview

Cloud Security Consultant (Cape Town or Johannesburg) role at Integrity.

Integrity is the largest independent cyber security provider in Europe, with a growing international presence and a focus on helping clients proactively identify, protect, detect and respond to threats in an evolving cyber landscape.

Responsibilities

• Lead technical delivery and onboarding of Cloud Native Security Solutions such as CSPM / CNAPP / XDR / SOAR / SIEM platforms.
• Perform cloud security assessments (e.g., posture review, CSPM, identity risk, threat exposure).
• Deliver customer workshops, high- and low-level designs, and technical documentation.
• Contribute to the development of internal methodologies for cloud threat detection and managed services.
• Perform on-site or remote assessments, consultancy and HLD / LLD design services featuring the M security stack and other cloud security technology.
• Stay current with emerging threats, tools, and technologies to ensure the delivery of up-to-date security advice and service offerings.
• Contribute to internal procedures and documentation to support the maturity and scalability of the practice.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Sales, SOC, Architecture, Engineering) to align technical solutions with client business needs.
• Provide strategic guidance to clients, helping them prioritise security improvements based on risk, business impact, and cloud-native best practices.
• Develop and deliver tailored security roadmaps, aligning with regulatory, compliance, or cloud governance frameworks (e.g. NIST, ISO, CIS).
• Conduct gap analysis and risk assessments aligned to cloud security frameworks (e.g., CIS Benchmarks, Azure Well-Architected Framework).
• Support pre-sales efforts, including solution scoping, client demos, and bid / tender responses where required.
• Travel may be required locally or globally from time to time, dependent on customer needs.

Qualifications

• Strong experience with the Microsoft Security Stack, including Defender for Endpoint, Defender for Identity, Defender for Office, Microsoft Defender for Cloud Apps, and Microsoft Defender for Cloud.
• Hands‑on experience with Microsoft Azure security controls and services; equivalent exposure to GCP or AWS is also acceptable.
• Proficiency with CSPM, CNAPP, or vulnerability management platforms.
• Sound understanding of cloud security design principles, including identity, access, data protection, threat detection, and monitoring.
• Ability to translate technical risk into business context and communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including documentation, reporting, and presentation.
• Client‑facing experience, with a track record of contributing to successful project delivery.
• Ability to work independently in a fast‑paced environment, while also collaborating effectively with wider teams.
• Strong analytical mindset, self‑motivated learner, and passion for cloud security trends and technologies.
• Good understanding of security frameworks and methodologies such as MITRE ATT&CK, NIST, ISO and CIS Benchmarks.

Desired Qualifications

• Microsoft Certified: Azure Security Engineer Associate (AZ‑…)
• Microsoft Certified: Security Operations Analyst (SC‑…)
• Identity & Access Administrator (SC‑…)
• Cybersecurity Architect Expert (SC‑…)
• ISC2 Certified Cloud Security Professional (CCSP)
• CISSP
• CompTIA N+
• CompTIA Security+

What We Will Provide For You

• Opportunity to enhance your skills, knowledge and gain experience in key leading technology and security services.
• Opportunities to attend conferences held by leading Security Vendors / Organisations.
• Opportunities to expand your experience by learning new products with further opportunity to influence product / service strategy for the group.
• A leadership team who has a worthwhile mission and who excel at that mission.
• A chance to work with one of the market leaders in Information Security.
• Join a Company that has been awarded the Elite Award for Growth Strategy of the Year, Ireland.

Additional Information

• Exposure to many different verticals in Ireland and the UK – Govt, Financial, Pharma and SMEs.
• A team of highly experienced technology and security professionals to work with, learn and receive support from.