Cloud Security Engineer

Placements24; Gqeberha; Hybrid; ZAR 650,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Hybrid work arrangement

Professional certifications support

Access to cloud security tools

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Cloud Security Engineer in Port Elizabeth to design, deploy, and manage security for cloud environments on AWS and Azure. You will work with development and operations teams to embed best practices across the cloud lifecycle.

The role requires 3–5 years of cloud security experience, with a strong focus on IAM, data security, and threat detection, plus IaC and container security knowledge. A hybrid work arrangement is offered to support flexible work styles.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of cloud security experience with AWS and/or Azure.
• Strong knowledge of IAM, data security, and cloud networking.
• Experience with Infrastructure as Code tools (Terraform, CloudFormation) and container security.

Responsibilities

• Design, deploy, and manage security solutions for cloud platforms (AWS, Azure).
• Implement and maintain security controls, including IAM, encryption, and network security groups.
• Develop and automate security best practices for cloud deployments (IaC).
• Monitor cloud environments for security threats and respond to incidents effectively.
• Conduct security assessments and audits of cloud infrastructure and applications.
• Collaborate with development and operations teams to ensure secure cloud application development and deployment.

Skills

AWS Security

Azure Security

IAM

Data Security

Threat Detection

Docker

Kubernetes

Serverless Security

Cloud Certifications

Cloud Networking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Information Technology

Tools

Terraform

CloudFormation

Job description

About the Role

Our client is looking for a skilled Cloud Security Engineer to join their innovative technology team in Port Elizabeth. This role focuses on designing, implementing, and managing robust security controls for their cloud environments, primarily on AWS and Azure. You will be instrumental in ensuring the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of cloud-based assets, working closely with development and operations teams to embed security best practices throughout the cloud lifecycle. This is an excellent opportunity for a cloud-focused security professional to architect and protect scalable, secure cloud solutions in a growing enterprise.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, deploy, and manage security solutions for cloud platforms (AWS, Azure).
• Implement and maintain security controls, including identity and access management (IAM), encryption, and network security groups.
• Develop and automate security best practices for cloud deployments (IaC).
• Monitor cloud environments for security threats and respond to incidents effectively.
• Conduct security assessments and audits of cloud infrastructure and applications.
• Collaborate with development and operations teams to ensure secure cloud application development and deployment.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• 3-5 years of experience in cloud security, with hands-on experience in AWS and/or Azure.
• Strong understanding of cloud networking, IAM, data security, and threat detection in cloud environments.
• Experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools like Terraform or CloudFormation.
• Familiarity with container security (Docker, Kubernetes) and serverless security.
• Relevant cloud security certifications (e.g., AWS Certified Security - Specialty, Azure Security Engineer Associate) are highly advantageous.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
• Hybrid work arrangement providing flexibility.
• Access to cutting-edge cloud security tools and technologies.
• Opportunities for continuous learning and professional certifications in cloud security.
• A dynamic and forward-thinking work environment focused on cloud innovation.