Lead Cloud Security Architect - Remote

Placements24; Gqeberha; Hybrid; ZAR 1,200,000 - 2,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote

Home office setup allowance

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Generous stock options package

Professional development budget for培训

Cutting-edge cloud technologies

Job summary

Placements24 is hiring a Lead Cloud Security Architect for a fully remote role across South Africa. You will design, implement, and oversee secure cloud infrastructures on AWS and Azure, driving security across the SDLC and cloud operations.

The role requires strong leadership, hands-on security expertise, and the ability to operate in a remote-first environment. You will collaborate with development, operations, and compliance teams to automate controls, perform threat modeling, and stay ahead

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in a related field.
• 7+ years in information security with 4+ years in cloud security.
• Hands-on with AWS and Azure security services.
• Experience designing secure cloud architectures and IAM, encryption.
• Proficient in container security (Docker/Kubernetes).

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and maintain secure cloud architectures (AWS/Azure).
• Lead cloud security strategy, policies, and controls.
• Integrate security into CI/CD and automate controls.
• Oversee incident response for cloud security events.
• Mentor teams and promote secure development practices.

Skills

Cloud security architecture

Threat modeling

CI/CD security

IAM

Data encryption

Kubernetes security

Python scripting

Leadership

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS or InfoSec

Tools

AWS

Azure

Terraform

CloudFormation

Job description

About the Role Our client, a forward-thinking SaaS provider, is seeking a highly accomplished Lead Cloud Security Architect to join their fully remote engineering team. This pivotal role is responsible for designing, implementing, and overseeing the security architecture of our client's cloud infrastructure, primarily on AWS and Azure. As a remote-first organization, this position offers exceptional flexibility and autonomy. You will be the primary driver for ensuring the security, scalability, and resilience of our cloud environments, protecting sensitive customer data and proprietary systems. The Lead Cloud Security Architect will collaborate closely with development, operations, and compliance teams to embed security best practices throughout the software development lifecycle and cloud operations. This is a unique opportunity to shape the cloud security strategy of a rapidly growing company from the comfort of your home office, anywhere in South Africa . You'll be instrumental in defining secure cloud patterns, automating security controls, and responding to cloud-native security challenges. The role requires deep expertise in cloud security principles and hands-on experience with various cloud security tools and services.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and maintain secure cloud infrastructure architectures (AWS, Azure, GCP).
• Develop and enforce cloud security policies, standards, and best practices.
• Lead the security aspects of cloud deployments, migrations, and ongoing operations.
• Implement and manage cloud security tools, including WAF, IDS/IPS, security monitoring, and key management systems.
• Conduct threat modeling and risk assessments for cloud environments and applications.
• Collaborate with engineering teams to integrate security into CI/CD pipelines.
• Develop and implement automated security controls and compliance checks in the cloud.
• Lead incident response efforts for cloud-based security incidents.
• Provide expert guidance on cloud security best practices to development and operations teams.
• Stay current with emerging cloud security threats and technologies.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in information security, with at least 4 years focused on cloud security architecture.
• Extensive hands-on experience with major cloud platforms (AWS, Azure) and their security services.
• Proven expertise in designing and implementing secure cloud architectures, including network security, identity and access management (IAM), and data encryption.
• Strong understanding of containerization (Docker, Kubernetes) security.
• Experience with infrastructure as code (IaC) tools (e.g., Terraform, CloudFormation) and their security implications.
• Proficiency in scripting languages (e.g., Python, Go) for automation.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills.
• Relevant cloud security certifications (e.g., AWS Certified Security - Specialty, Azure Security Engineer Associate) are highly desirable.
• Ability to thrive in a fully remote, collaborative team environment.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary.
• Fully remote position with flexibility across South Africa .
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Generous stock options package.
• Professional development budget for training and conferences.
• Opportunity to work with cutting-edge cloud technologies.
• Collaborative and innovative work culture.
• Home office setup allowance.