Cloud Security Specialist (Remote)

Placements24; Midrand; Hybrid; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Cloud Security Specialist for a fully remote position. You will design, implement, and manage security controls across AWS, Azure, and GCP, focusing on threat modeling, vulnerability management, and cloud IAM. The role offers autonomy to shape the client’s cloud security strategy.

The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in cloud-native security services and experience securing complex cloud deployments while adhering to security best practices.

Qualifications

• Experience securing cloud environments (AWS, Azure, GCP).
• Strong understanding of cloud-native security services.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement and manage security controls for cloud infrastructure.
• Conduct threat modeling and vulnerability management.
• Oversee cloud IAM and access controls.
• Ensure compliance with cloud security best practices.

Skills

Cloud Security

Threat Modeling

IAM in Cloud

Vulnerability Management

Cloud-native Security

Tools

AWS

Azure

GCP

Job description

About the Role

Our client is actively seeking a dedicated Cloud Security Specialist to enhance their security posture within their cloud environments. This is a fully remote position, allowing you to contribute to cutting-edge security initiatives from anywhere. You will be responsible for designing, implementing, and managing security controls for our client's cloud infrastructure (AWS, Azure, GCP). Key responsibilities include threat modeling, vulnerability management, identity and access management (IAM) in the cloud, and ensuring compliance with cloud security best practices. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of cloud-native security services and a proven ability to secure complex cloud deployments. This remote role offers significant autonomy and the opportunity to shape our client's cloud security strategy.