Cyber Security Engineer - Cloud Security Specialist

Placements24; Kempton Park; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Medical and dental coverage

Generous annual leave

Job summary

Placements24 in Tembisa, Gauteng seeks a skilled Cyber Security Engineer with a cloud security focus to design, implement and manage secure cloud infrastructure. You will safeguard data, ensure regulatory compliance, and lead cloud security initiatives across AWS, Azure and GCP.

You will work with a modern tech stack, drive IAM, WAF, and network security, and mentor peers while staying ahead of evolving threats. This role emphasizes collaboration and security excellence.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or related field.
• Minimum of 4 years of experience in cybersecurity engineering with a focus on cloud security.
• Hands-on experience securing AWS, Azure, and GCP environments.
• Experience with cloud security services such as Security Groups, WAF, IAM, KMS, GuardDuty, and Azure Security Center.
• Experience with IaC tools like Terraform or CloudFormation for security deployments.
• Strong networking fundamentals including firewalls, VPNs, and network segmentation in cloud contexts.
• Familiarity with container security (Docker, Kubernetes) and microservices.
• Knowledge of security compliance frameworks and auditing processes.
• Excellent problem-solving and collaborative communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and maintain security controls for cloud environments (AWS, Azure, GCP).
• Develop and enforce cloud security policies and standards.
• Conduct vulnerability scans and penetration tests of cloud infrastructure.
• Implement and manage IAM solutions for cloud resources.
• Monitor cloud environments for threats and coordinate incident response.
• Collaborate with devops to integrate security into the DevSecOps pipeline.
• Develop security automation scripts and tools for cloud environments.
• Ensure compliance with GDPR, POPIA, ISO 27001, and related standards.
• Provide technical guidance on cloud security best practices to the team.
• Stay updated on cloud security trends and technologies.

Skills

Cloud security

Security architecture

DevSecOps

Threat monitoring

Vulnerability assessment

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Terraform

CloudFormation

AWS

Azure

GCP

Docker

Kubernetes

IAM

KMS

GuardDuty

Azure Security Center

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Cyber Security Engineer with a specialization in Cloud Security to join their growing team in Tembisa, Gauteng . This role is crucial for designing, implementing, and managing security solutions for our client's cloud infrastructure. You will be responsible for safeguarding sensitive data, ensuring compliance with industry regulations, and proactively identifying and mitigating cloud-based security risks. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of major cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, and GCP, coupled with a proven track record in security engineering. This is an exciting opportunity to work with state-of-the-art cloud technologies and contribute to a secure digital environment for a prominent organization. We pride ourselves on fostering an innovative and secure cloud ecosystem. Join us in Tembisa, Gauteng and be at the forefront of cloud security innovation, protecting critical assets in a rapidly evolving digital landscape. Your expertise will be vital in maintaining the integrity and confidentiality of our cloud operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and maintain robust security controls and solutions for cloud environments (AWS, Azure, GCP).
• Develop and enforce cloud security policies, standards, and best practices across the organization.
• Conduct regular security assessments, vulnerability scans, and penetration tests of cloud infrastructure.
• Implement and manage identity and access management (IAM) solutions for cloud resources.
• Monitor cloud environments for security threats and incidents, and lead the response and remediation efforts.
• Collaborate with development and operations teams to integrate security into the DevOps (DevSecOps) pipeline.
• Develop and maintain security automation scripts and tools for cloud environments.
• Ensure compliance with relevant regulations and standards (e.g., GDPR, POPIA, ISO 27001).
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship on cloud security best practices to other team members.
• Stay updated on the latest cloud security trends, threats, and technologies.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or a related field.
• Minimum of 4 years of experience in cybersecurity engineering, with a strong focus on cloud security.
• Hands-on experience with securing major cloud platforms like AWS, Azure, and GCP.
• Proficiency in cloud security services such as Security Groups, WAF, IAM, KMS, GuardDuty, Azure Security Center, etc.
• Experience with infrastructure as code (IaC) tools like Terraform or CloudFormation for security deployments.
• Strong understanding of networking principles, firewalls, VPNs, and network segmentation in cloud contexts.
• Knowledge of container security (Docker, Kubernetes) and microservices architecture.
• Familiarity with security compliance frameworks and auditing processes.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Strong communication and collaboration abilities.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance-based incentives.
• Comprehensive medical and dental coverage.
• Generous annual leave and public holiday allocation.
• Opportunities for continuous learning and professional certifications (e.g., AWS Certified Security - Specialty, Azure Security Engineer Associate).
• Retirement fund contributions.
• Exposure to cutting-edge cloud technologies and a dynamic work environment in Tembisa, Gauteng .
• Collaborative team culture focused on innovation and security excellence.
• Career growth and development opportunities within the organization.
• Life insurance and disability benefits.
• Employee wellness programs and social events.