Lead Cloud Security Engineer - Azure/AWS

Placements24; Centurion; Híbrido; ZAR 1 200 000 - 2 100 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

Private medical aid

Retirement fund

Performance bonuses

Fully remote position

Training and certifications

Resumo da oferta

Placements24 is seeking a Lead Cloud Security Engineer to design, implement, and manage security architecture for cloud infrastructure on Azure and AWS. The role demands a strategic thinker who can define best practices, automate controls, and ensure resilience of cloud-native apps and services.

The ideal candidate will drive security innovation, lead DevSecOps initiatives, and mentor junior engineers while collaborating with development and operations teams to embed security across the

Qualificações

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or a related technical field.
• 7+ years in information security, with at least 3 years focused on cloud security engineering.
• Expertise securing AWS and/or Azure environments (EC2, S3, VPC, IAM, Azure AD, Security Center).
• Hands-on IaC with Terraform or CloudFormation; scripting in Python/Bash/PowerShell.
• Experience with Docker/Kubernetes; cloud security certifications preferred.

Responsabilidades

• Design, implement, and maintain robust security solutions for cloud environments (Azure and AWS).
• Develop and enforce cloud security policies, standards, and best practices.
• Implement and manage IAM solutions within cloud platforms.
• Deploy and configure security tools such as firewalls, WAFs, IDS/IPS, and vulnerability scanners in the cloud.
• Automate security processes using scripting and CI/CD pipelines.
• Conduct security assessments and penetration testing of cloud deployments.
• Respond to and investigate cloud security incidents with remediation guidance.
• Collaborate with development and operations teams to embed security into DevOps (DevSecOps).
• Mentor and guide junior security engineers.

Conhecimentos

Cloud security engineering

Cloud platform security

Threat modeling

Automation & scripting

DevSecOps

Mentoring

Formação académica

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Cybersecurity

Ferramentas

Terraform

CloudFormation

PowerShell

Python

Kubernetes

AWS IAM

Descrição da oferta de emprego

About the Role

Our client, a rapidly growing technology firm in Centurion, Gauteng , is seeking an experienced and visionary Lead Cloud Security Engineer . This senior position will play a crucial role in designing, implementing, and managing the security architecture for our client's cloud infrastructure, primarily on Azure and AWS platforms. The ideal candidate will be a thought leader in cloud security, capable of defining best practices, automating security controls, and ensuring the resilience of cloud-native applications and services. This is an exceptional opportunity to drive security innovation and shape the future of cloud security for a forward-thinking organization in South Africa.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and maintain robust security solutions for cloud environments (Azure and AWS).
• Develop and enforce cloud security policies, standards, and best practices.
• Implement and manage identity and access management (IAM) solutions within cloud platforms.
• Deploy and configure security tools such as firewalls, WAFs, intrusion detection/prevention systems, and vulnerability scanners in the cloud.
• Automate security processes and controls using scripting (e.g., Terraform, Python, PowerShell) and CI/CD pipelines.
• Conduct security assessments and penetration testing of cloud deployments.
• Respond to and investigate cloud security incidents, providing expert analysis and remediation guidance.
• Collaborate with development and operations teams to embed security into the DevOps lifecycle (DevSecOps).
• Mentor and guide junior security engineers.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or a related technical field.
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in information security, with at least 3 years specifically focused on cloud security engineering.
• Proven expertise in securing AWS and/or Azure environments, including services like EC2, S3, VPC, IAM, Azure AD, Security Center, etc.
• Strong understanding of cloud security principles, network security, cryptography, and threat modeling.
• Hands-on experience with infrastructure as code (IaC) tools like Terraform or CloudFormation.
• Proficiency in scripting languages (e.g., Python, Bash, PowerShell) for automation.
• Experience with container security (Docker, Kubernetes) is a significant advantage.
• Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills.
• Relevant cloud security certifications (e.g., AWS Certified Security - Specialty, Azure Security Engineer Associate) are highly preferred.

Benefits

• Our client offers an industry-leading salary and a comprehensive benefits package, including private medical aid, retirement fund, and performance bonuses.
• Continuous learning and professional development are highly valued, with ample opportunities for training, certifications, and attending industry conferences.
• This is a fully remote position, offering excellent work-life balance.
• The company fosters an innovative and collaborative culture, providing a dynamic environment for growth and leadership.
• Join a team at the forefront of cloud technology and security in Centurion, Gauteng .