Cloud Security Specialist

Placements24; Bloemfontein; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical aid

Pension

Relocation assistance

Professional development budget

Collaborative work culture

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Cloud Security Specialist in Bloemfontein to secure cloud environments (AWS, Azure, GCP) and design tailored security controls. You will implement policies, manage IAM, and lead audits to strengthen the organization’s cloud security posture.

The ideal candidate has 4+ years in IT security with cloud focus and cloud certifications. A collaborative, innovative tech culture and relocation support are available.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or a related discipline.
• Minimum of 4 years in IT security with a focus on cloud security.
• Proven experience securing AWS, Azure, or GCP environments.
• Knowledge of cloud-native security tools (security groups, WAF, KMS).
• Understanding of container security (Docker, Kubernetes) is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement cloud security solutions across major cloud platforms.
• Develop and enforce security policies and best practices for cloud environments.
• Manage IAM for cloud resources, ensuring least privilege access.
• Conduct regular security audits and compliance checks for cloud infra and apps.
• Respond to and remediate security incidents within the cloud environment.
• Collaborate with cloud engineering and DevOps to integrate security in CI/CD.

Skills

Cloud security

IAM management

Security audits

CI/CD security

Docker/Kubernetes security

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or related discipline

Tools

AWS

Azure

GCP

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a specialized and forward-thinking Cloud Security Specialist to join their growing team in Bloemfontein . This role is focused on securing cloud environments, including IaaS, PaaS, and SaaS platforms, ensuring data confidentiality, integrity, and availability. You will design, implement, and manage security controls, policies, and procedures specifically tailored for cloud deployments. This is an exciting opportunity for an expert in cloud security to make a significant impact on the organization's cloud strategy and its overall security posture, working with the latest cloud technologies.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and implement cloud security solutions across major cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP).
• Develop and enforce security policies and best practices for cloud environments.
• Manage identity and access management (IAM) for cloud resources, ensuring least privilege access.
• Conduct regular security audits and compliance checks for cloud infrastructure and applications.
• Respond to and remediate security incidents occurring within the cloud environment.
• Collaborate with cloud engineering and DevOps teams to integrate security throughout the CI/CD pipeline.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or a related discipline.
• Minimum of 4 years of experience in IT security, with a strong focus on cloud security .
• Proven experience securing AWS, Azure, or GCP environments.
• Knowledge of cloud-native security tools and services (e.g., security groups, WAF, key management).
• Understanding of container security (Docker, Kubernetes) is a plus.
• Relevant cloud security certifications (e.g., AWS Certified Security - Specialty, Azure Security Engineer Associate) are highly valued.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and benefits package, including medical aid and pension.
• Opportunity to work with leading-edge cloud security technologies .
• Professional development budget for training and certifications.
• Relocation assistance may be available for qualified candidates.
• A collaborative and innovative work culture within a growing tech-focused organization.