Cloud Security Engineer - AWS & Azure

Placements24; Pretoria; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,400,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Health benefits

Annual bonus

Professional development budget

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a talented Cloud Security Engineer to design, implement, and maintain security controls across AWS and Azure for a remote team based in South Africa. The role emphasizes automation, IAM, and secure cloud adoption.

You will work with a global team, stay ahead of threats, and contribute to security strategy while enjoying the flexibility of a fully remote position. A strong background in cloud security and scripting is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience.
• 5+ years in information security, with 3+ years in cloud security.
• Proven experience securing AWS and Azure environments.
• Strong understanding of cloud networking, IAM, data protection and container security.
• Scripting (Python, PowerShell, Bash) and IaC tooling experience.
• Security monitoring and incident response in cloud environments.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Certifications like AWS Certified Security - Specialty or Azure Security Engineer Associate are desirable.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and manage security solutions for AWS and Azure cloud environments.
• Develop and enforce cloud security policies, standards, and procedures.
• Implement and manage IAM controls within cloud platforms.
• Configure and monitor AWS Security Hub, Azure Security Center, WAF, and IDS/IPS.
• Automate security tasks and processes using scripting and IaC tools (Terraform, CloudFormation).
• Conduct security reviews of cloud architectures and deployments.
• Respond to and investigate security incidents within the cloud environment.
• Collaborate with development and operations teams to ensure secure cloud adoption and operation.
• Stay updated on emerging cloud security threats, vulnerabilities, and best practices.

Skills

Cloud security

IAM

Security monitoring

Incident response

Python

PowerShell

Bash

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/IT or equivalent

Tools

Terraform

CloudFormation

AWS Security Hub

Azure Security Center

WAF

IDS/IPS

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a rapidly expanding technology firm, is looking for a talented Cloud Security Engineer with expertise in both AWS and Azure environments. This role is crucial for designing, implementing, and maintaining robust security controls for our client's cloud infrastructure, ensuring the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of data and applications. Based in Pretoria, Gauteng , this position offers the opportunity to work with cutting-edge cloud technologies and contribute significantly to our client's security strategy. As a fully remote position, you will have the flexibility to work from anywhere, while collaborating closely with a dynamic and innovative team. We seek a proactive individual passionate about cloud security best practices and automation.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and manage security solutions for AWS and Azure cloud environments.
• Develop and enforce cloud security policies, standards, and procedures.
• Implement and manage identity and access management (IAM) controls within cloud platforms.
• Configure and monitor security services such as AWS Security Hub, Azure Security Center, WAF, and IDS/IPS.
• Automate security tasks and processes using scripting and Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools (e.g., Terraform, CloudFormation).
• Conduct security reviews of cloud architectures and deployments.
• Respond to and investigate security incidents within the cloud environment.
• Collaborate with development and operations teams to ensure secure cloud adoption and operation.
• Stay updated on emerging cloud security threats, vulnerabilities, and best practices.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field, or equivalent work experience.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in information security, with at least 3 years focused on cloud security.
• Proven experience securing AWS and Azure environments.
• Strong understanding of cloud networking, IAM, data protection, and container security.
• Proficiency in scripting languages (e.g., Python, PowerShell, Bash) and IaC tools.
• Experience with security monitoring and incident response in cloud environments.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Relevant cloud security certifications (e.g., AWS Certified Security - Specialty, Azure Security Engineer Associate) are highly desirable.

Benefits

This is a fully remote position offering unparalleled flexibility.

• highly competitive salary
• comprehensive health benefits
• a generous annual bonus
• a dedicated budget for professional development, certifications, and conferences.

You will have the opportunity to work with a talented, global team and shape the future of our client's cloud security infrastructure.

We foster a culture of innovation, continuous learning, and work-life balance.

This role is perfect for a motivated Cloud Security Engineer seeking a challenging and rewarding remote career opportunity.