Cloud Security Engineer

Placements24; East London; Hybrid; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Professional development

Training programs

Competitive benefits

Generous PTO

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Cloud Security Engineer to strengthen security controls across AWS, Azure, and GCP in a hybrid East London role.

You will design, implement, and monitor cloud security, IAM, and incident response while enabling secure cloud workloads and promoting security best practices. The role emphasizes automation, security testing, and collaboration with development teams; candidates should have 3-5 years' experience and relevant certifications.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field.
• 3-5 years of cloud security engineering experience.
• Hands-on with AWS, Azure, and GCP security services.
• Strong cloud security knowledge: IAM and network security.
• Scripting for automation (Python, Terraform) a plus.
• Relevant cloud security certifications preferred (AWS Certified Security - Specialty, Azure Security Engineer).

Responsibilities

• Implement and manage security solutions for cloud environments (AWS, Azure, GCP).
• Develop and enforce security policies and best practices for cloud deployments.
• Monitor cloud infrastructure for security threats and incidents.
• Configure and manage IAM for cloud resources.
• Conduct security assessments and penetration testing of cloud applications and infrastructure.
• Automate security tasks and processes in the cloud environment.

Skills

Cloud security

Cloud providers

IAM in cloud

Python

Terraform

Security certifications

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/IT

Tools

AWS security services

Azure security services

GCP security services

Job description

About the Role

Our client is looking for an experienced Cloud Security Engineer to enhance their security posture within their cloud infrastructure. This role, based in East London , focuses on designing, implementing, and managing security controls across cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, and GCP. You will play a vital role in protecting cloud-based assets, ensuring compliance, and responding to cloud security incidents. This hybrid position offers a great balance between in-office collaboration and remote work flexibility, allowing you to contribute to a secure and robust cloud environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Implement and manage security solutions for cloud environments (AWS, Azure, GCP).
• Develop and enforce security policies and best practices for cloud deployments.
• Monitor cloud infrastructure for security threats and anomalies, and respond to incidents.
• Configure and manage identity and access management (IAM) for cloud resources.
• Conduct security assessments and penetration testing of cloud applications and infrastructure.
• Automate security tasks and processes in the cloud environment.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• 3-5 years of experience in cloud security engineering or a similar role.
• Hands-on experience with major cloud providers (AWS, Azure, GCP) and their security services.
• Strong understanding of cloud security principles, IAM, and network security in the cloud.
• Proficiency in scripting languages (e.g., Python, Terraform) for automation is a plus.
• Relevant cloud security certifications (e.g., AWS Certified Security - Specialty, Azure Security Engineer) are highly desirable.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
• Opportunities for professional development and cloud security certifications.
• Hybrid work model promoting work-life balance.
• A collaborative and innovative work environment in East London .
• Generous paid time off and company-sponsored training programs.