Cloud Security Specialist

Placements24; Stellenbosch; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical aid

Retirement fund

Professional development

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Cloud Security Specialist in Stellenbosch, Western Cape. The role focuses on securing cloud infrastructure across AWS, Azure, and GCP, designing security controls, and enforcing policies to protect cloud assets.

You will monitor environments for threats, perform assessments, and respond to incidents while collaborating with development and operations to maintain secure cloud architectures.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, IT, Cybersecurity, or related field.
• Minimum 3 years of cloud security or IT security experience with cloud focus.
• Hands-on with at least one major cloud platform (AWS/Azure/GCP) and its security services.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and maintain security controls for cloud environments (AWS, Azure, GCP).
• Develop and enforce cloud security policies, standards and best practices.
• Monitor cloud infra for threats, vulnerabilities and compliance deviations.
• Implement and manage IAM solutions in the cloud.
• Conduct security assessments and penetration testing of cloud deployments.
• Respond to security incidents and breaches in cloud environments.
• Collaborate with development and operations to ensure secure cloud architecture.
• Manage security services like firewalls, WAFs, IDS, and encryption in cloud.
• Stay current with cloud security threats, technologies and regulatory requirements.
• Automate security tasks and processes in the cloud using scripting and tools.

Skills

Cloud security

Threat detection

Incident response

Automation scripting

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/IT/Cybersecurity

Tools

Terraform

CloudFormation

Docker

Kubernetes

IAM in cloud

Job description

About the Role

Our client is actively searching for a skilled Cloud Security Specialist to join their growing IT security team. This position is based in the picturesque region of Stellenbosch, Western Cape, ZA, and will focus on ensuring the security and compliance of our client's cloud infrastructure and services. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of cloud security best practices, experience with major cloud providers (AWS, Azure, GCP), and a passion for protecting cloud-based assets. You will be responsible for designing, implementing, and managing security controls, monitoring cloud environments for threats, and responding to security incidents. This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to a company that is embracing cloud technologies and prioritizes robust security measures. You will work with cutting‑edge cloud technologies and play a vital role in our client's digital transformation journey. The role requires proactive engagement and a deep technical understanding of cloud security principles.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and maintain security controls and configurations for cloud environments (AWS, Azure, GCP).
• Develop and enforce cloud security policies, standards, and best practices.
• Monitor cloud infrastructure for security threats, vulnerabilities, and compliance deviations.
• Implement and manage identity and access management (IAM) solutions in the cloud.
• Conduct security assessments and penetration testing of cloud deployments.
• Respond to security incidents and breaches within the cloud environment.
• Collaborate with development and operations teams to ensure secure cloud architecture and deployment.
• Manage security services such as firewalls, WAFs, intrusion detection systems, and encryption in the cloud.
• Stay current with emerging cloud security threats, technologies, and regulatory requirements.
• Automate security tasks and processes within the cloud using scripting and relevant tools.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or a related field.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in cloud security or IT security with a focus on cloud environments.
• Hands‑on experience with at least one major cloud platform (AWS, Azure, or GCP) and its security services.
• Proficiency in implementing and managing security services like IAM, VPC, Security Groups, KMS, etc.
• Strong understanding of networking concepts, firewalls, VPNs, and threat modeling.
• Experience with container security (Docker, Kubernetes) is a plus.
• Familiarity with infrastructure‑as‑code tools (e.g., Terraform, CloudFormation) and CI/CD pipelines.
• Excellent problem‑solving and analytical skills.
• Strong communication and collaboration abilities.
• 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 benefits package including medical aid and retirement fund, opportunities for professional development and cloud certifications, and a supportive and innovative work environment in Stellenbosch, Western Cape, ZA.
• We are committed to fostering a culture of security and providing our employees with the tools and training they need to succeed.
• Join our team and help us secure our cloud future.