Cloud Security Engineer — On-Site in George

Placements24; George; On-site; ZAR 700,000 - 1,100,000; Full time

Job summary

Placements24 in George, Western Cape, seeks an Information Security Engineer with cloud security focus to design, implement, and manage security across cloud environments. You will collaborate with cloud architects and dev teams to embed security throughout the service lifecycle.

The role requires hands-on use of cloud security tools, strong communication, and the ability to stay ahead of evolving threats. On-site work in George is required, with a competitive package and career growth

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field.
• Cloud security certifications (AWS Certified Security - Specialty, Azure Security Engineer Associate) preferred.
• 4+ years in information security, with at least 2 years in cloud security.
• Experience with security in AWS, Azure, or GCP environments.
• Hands-on with Security Hub, CloudTrail, Azure Security Center, Google Security Command Center.
• Understanding of network security principles (firewalls, VPNs, IDS/IPS).
• Familiarity with Docker/Kubernetes security implications.
• Experience with IaC tools like Terraform or CloudFormation is a plus.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities and communication skills.
• Authorized to work in South Africa and reside near George, Western Cape.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and maintain security controls for cloud environments (AWS, Azure, GCP).
• Develop and enforce cloud security policies, standards, and procedures.
• Monitor cloud environments for threats and incidents; respond as needed.
• Conduct regular security assessments and audits of cloud infrastructure and apps.
• Implement and manage IAM solutions within cloud platforms.
• Integrate security into CI/CD pipelines (DevSecOps).
• Manage security services (WAF, KMS, security groups, container security).
• Provide technical guidance on cloud security best practices to internal teams.
• Stay updated on emerging cloud security threats and technologies.

Skills

Cloud security

IAM administration

CI/CD security

Threat monitoring

Incident response

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/IT

Tools

AWS Security Hub

CloudTrail

Azure Security Center

Google Security Command Center

Terraform

Kubernetes

Job description

Placements24 in George, Western Cape, seeks an Information Security Engineer with cloud security focus to design, implement, and manage security across cloud environments. You will collaborate with cloud architects and dev teams to embed security throughout the service lifecycle.

The role requires hands-on use of cloud security tools, strong communication, and the ability to stay ahead of evolving threats. On-site work in George is required, with a competitive package and career growth