Cloud Security Specialist

Placements24; Richards Bay; Hybrid; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Flexible remote working arrangements

Generous paid time off

Job summary

Placements24 in Richards Bay is seeking a Cloud Security Specialist to join a remote-first security team. You will design, implement and maintain security measures across AWS, Azure and GCP to protect sensitive data and applications in the cloud.

The role focuses on automation with Terraform and Ansible, continuous monitoring of security postures, and rapid response to incidents, collaborating with development and operations to ensure secure cloud deployments and operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant technical field or equivalent practical experience.
• 3-5 years of experience focused on cloud security.
• Proficiency in scripting and automation tools for security management.
• Strong understanding of cloud networking, IAM, and data encryption.
• Experience with container security (Docker, Kubernetes) is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Implement and manage security controls within cloud environments (AWS, Azure, GCP).
• Develop and automate security processes and infrastructure using tools like Terraform and Ansible.
• Monitor cloud security posture, identify misconfigurations, and remediate vulnerabilities.
• Respond to cloud-specific security incidents and perform forensic analysis.
• Collaborate with development and operations teams to ensure secure cloud deployments and operations.

Skills

Cloud security

IAM

Security automation

Scripting

Vulnerability management

Education

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field

Tools

Terraform

Ansible

Docker

Kubernetes

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a dedicated Cloud Security Specialist to join their remote-first security team. This role is crucial for ensuring the security and compliance of their cloud infrastructure, spanning multiple platforms. You will be instrumental in designing, implementing, and maintaining robust security measures to protect sensitive data and applications in the cloud. If you are passionate about cloud security, thrive in a collaborative remote environment, and want to make a significant impact on an organization's security posture, this opportunity in Richards Bay is for you.

Key Responsibilities

• Implement and manage security controls within cloud environments (AWS, Azure, GCP).
• Develop and automate security processes and infrastructure using tools like Terraform and Ansible.
• Monitor cloud security posture, identify misconfigurations, and remediate vulnerabilities.
• Respond to cloud-specific security incidents and perform forensic analysis.
• Collaborate with development and operations teams to ensure secure cloud deployments and operations.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant technical field or equivalent practical experience.
• 3-5 years of experience focused on cloud security, particularly with major cloud providers.
• Proficiency in scripting and automation tools for security management.
• Strong understanding of cloud networking, identity and access management (IAM), and data encryption.
• Experience with container security (Docker, Kubernetes) is a plus.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance-based incentives.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Flexible remote working arrangements, enabling work-life balance.
• Generous paid time off and opportunities for professional growth.
• Access to cutting-edge cloud security tools and training programs.