Cloud Security Engineer - Remote Focused

Placements24; Gqeberha; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote work arrangement

Flexible working policies

Competitive salary

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a Cloud Security Engineer to join an entirely remote team serving clients across South Africa. You will design secure cloud architectures, implement automated security controls across AWS, Azure, and GCP, and respond to incidents.

The role emphasizes threat monitoring, policy enforcement, and collaboration with development teams. The ideal candidate has 5+ years in information security with strong cloud security expertise, scripting ability, and cloud certifications.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, IT, or related field or equivalent practical experience.
• 5+ years in information security with a strong cloud security focus.
• Proven experience securing AWS, Azure, or GCP environments.
• Hands-on experience with cloud security tools and IAM in the cloud.
• Scripting proficiency (Python, Bash) for automation.
• Understanding of containers (Docker, Kubernetes) and serverless security is a plus.
• Relevant cloud security certifications are advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and maintain security solutions for cloud environments (AWS, Azure, GCP).
• Develop and enforce cloud security policies, standards, and best practices.
• Implement and manage security tools in the cloud (WAFs, IDS/IPS, SIEM, scanners).
• Automate security operations including incident response and compliance monitoring.
• Conduct security reviews of cloud architectures and deployments.
• Monitor cloud environments for threats and respond to incidents; collaborate with teams to ensure secure deployments.

Skills

Cloud security expertise

Security incident response

Scripting (Python,Bash)

Containerization (Docker, Kubernetes)

Threat monitoring

IAM management

Security architecture design

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/IT or related

Tools

WAFs

IDS/IPS

SIEM

Vulnerability scanners

Cloud IAM tools (AWS/Azure/GCP)

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a forward-thinking technology innovator, is seeking a talented and experienced Cloud Security Engineer to join their entirely remote team. This role is designed for individuals who thrive in a distributed work environment and are passionate about securing cloud-native applications and infrastructure. You will be instrumental in designing, implementing, and managing security controls across our cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP). Your responsibilities will include developing secure architectures, automating security processes, monitoring for threats, and responding to security incidents within the cloud. This is a fully remote position, allowing you to work from anywhere within South Africa, leveraging our advanced collaboration tools and flexible working policies. We are looking for a proactive individual who can identify potential security risks and implement robust solutions to protect our sensitive data and services. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of cloud security best practices and a proven ability to secure complex cloud environments. This is a unique opportunity to shape the future of cloud security for a growing company.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and maintain security solutions for cloud environments (AWS, Azure, GCP).
• Develop and enforce cloud security policies, standards, and best practices.
• Implement and manage security tools such as WAFs, IDS/IPS, SIEM, and vulnerability scanners in the cloud.
• Automate security operations, including incident response and compliance monitoring.
• Conduct security reviews of cloud architectures and deployments.
• Monitor cloud environments for security threats and vulnerabilities, responding to incidents as they arise.
• Collaborate with development and operations teams to ensure secure application deployment.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in information security, with a strong focus on cloud security.
• Proven experience securing cloud platforms like AWS, Azure, or GCP.
• Hands-on experience with cloud security tools, identity and access management (IAM), and network security in the cloud.
• Proficiency in scripting languages (e.g., Python, Bash) for automation.
• Understanding of containerization (Docker, Kubernetes) and serverless security is a plus.
• Relevant cloud security certifications (e.g., AWS Certified Security - Specialty, Azure Security Engineer Associate) are highly advantageous.

Benefits

• Our client offers a competitive salary
• comprehensive health coverage
• retirement savings plan
• generous annual leave
• a fully remote work arrangement.

This position is ideal for experienced professionals seeking to advance their careers in cloud security within a flexible and supportive environment, working from Port Elizabeth or anywhere in South Africa.