Cyber Security Engineer (Cloud Security, AI Security & DevSecOps) | First Point Group | South Africa

First Point Group; South Africa; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

First Point Group is seeking a senior Cyber Security Engineer to secure multi-cloud environments (AWS/Azure) and advance AI security and DevSecOps initiatives in South Africa. This role focuses on implementing robust security controls, governance, and risk management across cloud and AI-driven platforms.

You will collaborate with cloud architects, DevOps teams, and security specialists to deliver secure, compliant transformation programs and enable secure cloud adoption at enterprise scale.

Qualifications

• Senior cybersecurity engineer with hands-on cloud security in AWS and Azure.
• Experience designing secure cloud architectures and DevSecOps controls.
• Knowledge of AI/ML security and governance frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement secure cloud architectures across AWS and Microsoft Azure.
• Establish security baselines and governance frameworks for cloud platforms.
• Support enterprise cloud migration and transformation initiatives.
• Assess and mitigate cybersecurity risks across cloud and AI environments.
• Design and implement DevSecOps security controls within CI/CD pipelines.
• Perform security reviews of cloud workloads, applications, and architectures.
• Support AI and machine learning security governance programs.
• Develop security monitoring, incident response, and remediation processes.
• Ensure compliance with organizational security standards and regulatory requirements.
• Conduct vulnerability assessments and security posture reviews.
• Collaborate with infrastructure, application, and security teams on secure solution design.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives focused on cloud and cyber resilience.

Skills

AWS

Azure

IAM

Security Groups

Security Monitoring

DevSecOps

Compliance

Cloud Governance

ML Security

Secure Networking

Job description

Job Title: Cyber Security Engineer (Cloud Security, AI Security & DevSecOps) | First Point Group | South Africa

Recruiting Company: First Point Group

Job Location: South Africa

Job Type: 12-Month Contract

Contact Person: Mubin Patel
Email: [e-mail]

Contract Duration: 12 Months

Industry: Cybersecurity | Cloud Security | AI Security | Enterprise Transformation

Position Summary

First Point Group is seeking a senior Cyber Security Engineer / Cloud Security Specialist to support a major enterprise transformation initiative in South Africa. The role focuses on securing multi-cloud environments across AWS and Microsoft Azure while supporting emerging AI and machine learning platforms, DevSecOps initiatives, and enterprise cyber risk programs.

Detailed Job Description
As a Cyber Security Engineer, you will play a critical role in designing, implementing, and governing security controls across modern cloud and AI-driven environments. You will work closely with cloud architects, DevOps engineers, security teams, and business stakeholders to ensure that enterprise transformation programs are delivered securely and in compliance with industry best practices.

The position requires strong expertise in cloud security architecture, DevSecOps methodologies, cyber risk management, security governance, and emerging AI/ML security controls. You will help shape secure cloud adoption strategies while supporting proactive threat mitigation and remediation activities.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and implement secure cloud architectures across AWS and Microsoft Azure.
• Establish security baselines and governance frameworks for cloud platforms.
• Support enterprise cloud migration and transformation initiatives.
• Assess and mitigate cybersecurity risks across cloud and AI environments.
• Design and implement DevSecOps security controls within CI/CD pipelines.
• Perform security reviews of cloud workloads, applications, and architectures.
• Support AI and machine learning security governance programs.
• Develop security monitoring, incident response, and remediation processes.
• Ensure compliance with organizational security standards and regulatory requirements.
• Conduct vulnerability assessments and security posture reviews.
• Collaborate with infrastructure, application, and security teams on secure solution design.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives focused on cloud and cyber resilience.

Cloud Security Expertise

• Amazon Web Services (AWS)
• Identity & Access Management (IAM)
• Security Groups & Network Controls
• Cloud Security Monitoring
• Workload Protection
• Compliance & Governance
• Microsoft Azure
• Azure Security Center / Defender
• Azure Identity & Access Management
• Secure Network Architecture
• Cloud Governance
• Security Monitoring & Response

AI & Machine Learning Security

• AI Governance Frameworks
• Secure AI Deployments
• Machine Learning Model Security
• AI Risk Management
• Responsible AI Practices
• Data Protection & AI Compliance

DevSecOps & Automation

• Secure CI/CD Pipelines
• Infrastructure Security Validation
• Security Automation
• Vulnerability Management
• Secure Software Development Practices
• Continuous Security Monitoring

Nice-to-Have Skills

• CISSP, CCSP, CISM, or equivalent cybersecurity certifications.
• AWS Security Specialty certification.
• Microsoft Azure Security certifications.
• Experience securing AI and Generative AI environments.
• Knowledge of Kubernetes and container security.
• Experience with cloud-native SOC and SIEM solutions.
• Experience supporting large-scale enterprise transformation programs.

Recruitment Pro Tip

For senior cloud security roles, employers look for measurable security outcomes. Highlight cloud security architectures you’ve designed, successful AWS/Azure transformations supported, cyber risks mitigated, DevSecOps frameworks implemented, compliance initiatives delivered, and security posture improvements achieved. Experience securing AI/ML environments and integrating security into enterprise cloud transformation programs will be a significant differentiator.