Cloud Security Engineer

Placements24; Vereeniging; Hybrid; ZAR 750,000 - 1,250,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock options

Health insurance

Remote work stipend

Learning & certifications support

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 across AWS, Azure, and GCP, while embedding security into CI/CD pipelines and responding to incidents.

The role requires 3–5 years of cloud security experience, along with expertise in Terraform/CloudFormation, Docker, and Kubernetes. A Bachelor's degree in CS/Cybersecurity is required, with remote-friendly work culture and opportunities for

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required in CS/Cybersecurity or related field.
• 3–5 years of cloud security engineering or cloud architecture experience.
• Experience with AWS/Azure/GCP security services.
• IaC experience with Terraform or CloudFormation.
• Knowledge of container and serverless security.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement security controls for cloud environments (AWS, Azure, GCP).
• Develop and automate security processes for cloud deployments and operations.
• Monitor cloud infrastructure for threats and respond to incidents.
• Ensure compliance with cloud security best practices and regulatory requirements.
• Collaborate with development/ops to embed security in CI/CD pipelines.
• Conduct security assessments and cloud penetration testing.

Skills

Cloud security

Scripting (Python, Bash)

Security automation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science/Cybersecurity

Tools

Terraform

CloudFormation

Docker

Kubernetes

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a skilled Cloud Security Engineer to join their fully remote team. This role is essential for designing, implementing, and maintaining the security of our cloud infrastructure across platforms like AWS and Azure. You will be responsible for protecting our cloud-based assets, ensuring compliance with security best practices, and responding to cloud-specific security threats. This position offers an exciting opportunity to work with cutting-edge cloud technologies in a collaborative, remote-first environment, making a direct impact on the company's security posture.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and implement security controls and configurations for cloud environments (AWS, Azure, GCP).
• Develop and automate security processes and tools for cloud deployments and operations.
• Monitor cloud infrastructure for security threats and vulnerabilities, and respond to incidents.
• Ensure compliance with cloud security best practices and regulatory requirements.
• Collaborate with development and operations teams to embed security into the CI/CD pipeline.
• Conduct security assessments and penetration testing of cloud services.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or a related field.
• 3-5 years of experience in cloud security engineering or cloud architecture.
• Proficiency with cloud security best practices and services on AWS, Azure, or GCP.
• Experience with infrastructure as code (IaC) tools like Terraform or CloudFormation.
• Knowledge of container security (Docker, Kubernetes) and serverless security.
• Strong scripting skills (Python, Bash) and experience with security automation.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary and potential for stock options.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Generous remote work stipend and home office support.
• Continuous learning opportunities and support for certifications.
• A forward-thinking, flexible, and collaborative remote work culture .