Cloud Security Engineer

Placements24; Gauteng; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Professional development budget

Cloud security tools access

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Cloud Security Engineer to join a fully remote team. You will design, implement, and maintain security for cloud infrastructure, protecting applications and data across AWS, Azure, and GCP. Enjoy a remote-first environment with opportunities for professional development.

You will automate security controls, assess cloud services, and drive security in the CI/CD process, collaborating closely with development and operations teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in CS/IT or related field.
• Minimum 4 years of cloud security engineering experience.
• Hands-on with major cloud platforms (AWS/Azure/GCP) and their security services.
• Proficiency in scripting for automation (Python, Bash).
• Understanding of container security (Docker/Kubernetes) and IaC security.
• Relevant cloud security certifications (e.g., AWS Security Specialty, Azure Security Engineer).

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and maintain security of cloud infrastructure across platforms.
• Design, deploy, and manage security solutions for cloud environments (AWS/Azure/GCP).
• Automate security controls, monitoring, and alerting within cloud infrastructure.
• Conduct security assessments of cloud apps/services, identify and remediate vulnerabilities.
• Respond to cloud security incidents, investigations, and countermeasures.
• Collaborate with development/operational teams to embed security in CI/CD pipelines.

Skills

Python

Bash

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science/IT or related field

Tools

AWS

Azure

GCP

Docker

Kubernetes

Terraform

Job description

About the Role

Our client is looking for a talented and forward-thinking Cloud Security Engineer to join their fully remote team. This role is central to designing, implementing, and maintaining the security of our cloud infrastructure across various platforms. You will play a key part in protecting our cloud-based applications and data from sophisticated threats, ensuring compliance, and fostering a secure cloud environment. This is an exciting opportunity for a dedicated cloud security expert to work from anywhere and contribute to innovative security solutions within a collaborative and forward-thinking organization.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, deploy, and manage security solutions for cloud environments (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP).
• Implement and automate security controls, monitoring, and alerting within cloud infrastructure.
• Develop and enforce security best practices for cloud deployments, containerization, and serverless architectures.
• Conduct security assessments of cloud applications and services, identifying and remediating vulnerabilities.
• Respond to cloud security incidents, perform investigations, and implement effective countermeasures.
• Collaborate with development and operations teams to embed security throughout the CI/CD pipeline.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• Minimum of 4 years of experience specializing in cloud security engineering.
• Hands-on experience with major cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP) and their native security services.
• Proficiency in scripting languages (e.g., Python, Bash) for automation of security tasks.
• Understanding of container security (Docker, Kubernetes) and Infrastructure as Code (IaC) security.
• Relevant cloud security certifications (e.g., AWS Certified Security - Specialty, Azure Security Engineer).

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary and performance incentives.
• 100% remote work arrangement.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Generous budget for professional development and online learning.
• Access to state-of-the-art cloud security tools and technologies.