Cybersecurity Engineer - Cloud Security Focus

Placements24; Midrand; On-site; ZAR 650,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Medical and wellness programmes

Professional certifications

Dynamic work culture

Retirement fund contributions

State-of-the-art technology

Career advancement opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 in Midrand, Gauteng, ZA, seeks a Cybersecurity Engineer focused on cloud security to design, implement and maintain secure cloud environments, protecting data and infrastructure.

You will collaborate with engineering and operations to embed security into cloud architectures and development lifecycles, applying IAM, network security, encryption, and threat detection across AWS, Azure and GCP environments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• 3-5 years of experience in cybersecurity, with a focus on cloud security.
• Hands-on experience with AWS, Azure, or GCP.
• Strong understanding of IAM, network security, data protection and container security.
• Proficiency in at least one scripting language (Python, Bash).
• Knowledge of IaC tools like Terraform or CloudFormation is a plus.
• Familiarity with CIS Benchmarks, NIST standards.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and manage security controls for cloud environments (AWS, Azure, GCP).
• Develop and enforce cloud security policies, standards, and best practices.
• Configure and monitor cloud security services (IAM, SGs, encryption, threat detection).
• Conduct security assessments and penetration tests of cloud infrastructure and apps.
• Respond to cloud security incidents and perform forensic analysis and remediation.
• Collaborate with development/ops to embed DevSecOps in CI/CD pipelines.
• Automate security tasks and workflows with scripting and cloud-native tools.
• Evaluate and recommend new cloud security technologies and solutions.
• Ensure compliance with security regulations and standards in cloud deployments.
• Provide expert guidance on cloud security best practices to stakeholders.

Skills

Cloud security

AWS

Azure

GCP

IAM

Network security

Data protection

Container security

Scripting

IaC (Terraform/CloudFormation)

CIS/NIST

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Information Security

Tools

Security groups

WAFs

Security monitoring tools

Job description

About the Role

Our client is looking for a talented and dedicated Cybersecurity Engineer with a strong focus on cloud security to join their growing team in Midrand, Gauteng, ZA . In this pivotal role, you will be responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining secure cloud environments, ensuring the protection of sensitive data and critical infrastructure against cyber threats. You will work closely with engineering and operations teams to embed security best practices into cloud architectures and development lifecycles. This position demands a deep understanding of cloud security principles, services from major cloud providers (AWS, Azure, GCP), and a proactive approach to identifying and mitigating risks. The ideal candidate is passionate about cloud-native security and eager to contribute to a robust security program.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and manage security controls for cloud environments (AWS, Azure, GCP).
• Develop and enforce cloud security policies, standards, and best practices.
• Configure and monitor cloud security services, including identity and access management (IAM), network security groups, encryption, and threat detection services.
• Conduct security assessments and penetration tests of cloud infrastructure and applications.
• Respond to security incidents occurring in the cloud environment, performing forensic analysis and remediation.
• Collaborate with development and operations teams to implement DevSecOps principles and secure CI/CD pipelines.
• Automate security tasks and workflows using scripting and cloud-native tools.
• Evaluate and recommend new cloud security technologies and solutions.
• Ensure compliance with relevant security regulations and standards within cloud deployments.
• Provide expert guidance on cloud security best practices to stakeholders.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• 3-5 years of experience in cybersecurity, with a significant portion focused on cloud security.
• Hands-on experience with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform (GCP).
• Strong understanding of cloud security concepts, including IAM, network security, data protection and container security.
• Experience with security tools for cloud environments (e.g., security groups, WAFs, security monitoring tools).
• Proficiency in at least one scripting language (e.g., Python, Bash).
• Knowledge of infrastructure as code (IaC) tools like Terraform or CloudFormation is a plus.
• Familiarity with security compliance frameworks (e.g., CIS Benchmarks, NIST).
• Excellent problem-solving abilities and a proactive mindset.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.

Benefits

• Attractive salary with potential for annual bonuses.
• Comprehensive medical and wellness programmes.
• Opportunities for continuous learning and professional certifications in cloud security.
• A dynamic and innovative work culture in Midrand, Gauteng, ZA .
• Retirement fund contributions.
• Access to state-of-the-art technology and resources.
• Career advancement opportunities within a leading technology firm.