Cloud Security Engineer - Remote First

Placements24; Upington; Hybrid; ZAR 1,811,000 - 2,717,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote-first

Flexible schedule

PTO & holidays

Retirement plan

Training & certifications

Equipment allowance

Annual performance bonuses

Health/dental/vision insurance

Job summary

Placements24 is hiring a Cloud Security Engineer for a fully remote team. You will design, implement, and manage security controls across AWS, Azure, and GCP, embedding security throughout the cloud lifecycle to ensure scalability and resilience.

The role requires 4+ years in information security with cloud focus, hands-on with cloud security tools, and IaC experience (Terraform or CloudFormation). Collaboration with Dev and Ops is key for secure deployments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field required.
• 4+ years of information security with cloud focus.
• Proven experience with AWS, Azure, GCP security services.
• Strong IAM, network security, and data protection knowledge.
• Hands-on with Terraform or CloudFormation desirable.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and maintain security controls for cloud envs (AWS/Azure/GCP).
• Develop and enforce cloud security policies and standards.
• Implement and manage cloud IAM solutions.
• Deploy firewalls, WAFs, security groups, and encryption.
• Monitor for threats, vulnerabilities, and compliance deviations.
• Respond to incidents with root-cause analysis and remediation.
• Conduct security assessments and audits of cloud infra.
• Collaborate to embed DevSecOps practices.
• Automate security deployments with IaC tooling.
• Keep up-to-date with cloud security trends.

Skills

Cloud security

IAM

DevSecOps

IaC

Container security

Analytical skills

Communication

Remote work

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/IT or related

Tools

Terraform

CloudFormation

AWS IAM

Azure Security Center

Google Cloud Security Center

CloudTrail

GuardDuty

Docker

Kubernetes

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a rapidly growing cloud solutions provider, is seeking a skilled Cloud Security Engineer to join their fully remote team. This role is critical in ensuring the security and integrity of cloud-based infrastructure and services. You will be responsible for designing, implementing, and managing robust cloud security solutions across various platforms, including AWS, Azure, and GCP. This is a remote-first position, offering the flexibility and autonomy to work from anywhere. The ideal candidate possesses deep expertise in cloud security best practices, extensive experience with cloud security tools, and a passion for protecting cloud environments from evolving threats. You will collaborate with development and operations teams to embed security throughout the cloud lifecycle, ensuring scalability, compliance, and resilience.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and maintain security controls for cloud environments (AWS, Azure, GCP).
• Develop and enforce cloud security policies, standards, and best practices.
• Implement and manage identity and access management (IAM) solutions in the cloud.
• Deploy and configure security services such as firewalls, WAFs, security groups, and encryption.
• Monitor cloud environments for security threats, vulnerabilities, and compliance deviations.
• Respond to security incidents in the cloud, performing analysis and implementing remediation.
• Conduct regular security assessments and audits of cloud infrastructure.
• Collaborate with development and operations teams to implement DevSecOps principles.
• Automate security processes and deployments using Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools.
• Stay current with emerging cloud security threats, trends, and technologies.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Information Technology, or a related field.
• Minimum of 4 years of experience in information security, with a strong focus on cloud security engineering.
• Proven experience securing major cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP).
• In-depth knowledge of cloud security concepts, IAM, network security, and data protection in cloud environments.
• Hands-on experience with cloud security tools and services (e.g., CloudTrail, GuardDuty, Azure Security Center, Google Security Command Center).
• Experience with IaC tools like Terraform or CloudFormation is highly desirable.
• Understanding of containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes) and their security implications.
• Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and effectively in a remote-first setting.
• Relevant cloud security certifications (e.g., AWS Certified Security - Specialty, Azure Security Engineer Associate, CCSK) are a strong advantage.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
• Fully remote work arrangement with flexibility.
• Generous paid time off and holidays.
• Retirement savings plan with company matching.
• Opportunities for advanced training and certifications.
• Access to leading-edge cloud security technologies.
• A collaborative and innovative global team culture.
• Home office equipment allowance.
• Annual performance bonuses.
• Health, dental, and vision insurance.