Lead Cloud Solutions Architect

Placements24; Mbombela (Nelspruit); Hybrid; ZAR 1,000,000 - 1,400,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary incentives

Health coverage

Paid time off

Professional development

Home office stipend

Fully remote work

Remote work flexibility

Cutting-edge cybersecurity

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Lead Cloud Solutions Architect for a fully remote engineering team. You will design secure, scalable cloud infrastructures across AWS, Azure, and GCP, mentor engineers, and drive security-first cloud initiatives.

The role emphasizes collaboration with security and operations, cost optimization, and staying ahead with cutting-edge cloud security technologies in a remote-first environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or a related field.
• 8+ years in IT infrastructure and operations with a focus on cloud architecture and security.
• Proven experience designing secure cloud solutions on AWS, Azure, or GCP.
• In-depth knowledge of cloud security principles, tools, and best practices.
• IaC experience with Terraform or Ansible.
• Experience with Docker, Kubernetes, and CI/CD pipelines.
• Strong networking, IAM, and data security understanding.
• Excellent remote collaboration and communication skills.
• CISSP or AWS/Azure security certifications are highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Architect and design secure and scalable cloud solutions on AWS, Azure, and/or GCP.
• Lead the development and implementation of cloud security best practices and controls.
• Define and maintain cloud infrastructure standards, policies, and procedures.
• Collaborate with security operations, development, and operations teams to ensure robust system defenses.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to cloud engineers and architects.
• Evaluate and recommend new cloud services and technologies to enhance security and efficiency.
• Oversee cloud migration strategies and execution for various security platforms.
• Develop and implement strategies for cost optimization and resource management in the cloud.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex cloud infrastructure and security issues.

Skills

Cloud architecture

Security expertise

Mentorship

Problem-solving

Communication

Remote collaboration

Security certifications

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in CS/Cybersecurity

Tools

Terraform

Ansible

Docker

Kubernetes

IAM

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a rapidly expanding cybersecurity firm, is seeking an experienced and visionary Lead Cloud Solutions Architect to join their fully remote engineering team. This role is instrumental in designing and implementing secure, scalable, and resilient cloud infrastructures that protect sensitive data and support advanced security services. You will lead architectural initiatives, mentor cloud engineers, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure the highest standards of security and performance are met. As a remote-first organization, we value autonomy, proactive communication, and a collaborative spirit. This is an exceptional opportunity to shape the cloud strategy of a growing cybersecurity leader and work with state-of-the-art cloud security technologies in a flexible, remote working environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Architect and design secure and scalable cloud solutions on AWS, Azure, and/or GCP.
• Lead the development and implementation of cloud security best practices and controls.
• Define and maintain cloud infrastructure standards, policies, and procedures.
• Collaborate with security operations, development, and operations teams to ensure robust system defenses.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to cloud engineers and architects.
• Evaluate and recommend new cloud services and technologies to enhance security and efficiency.
• Oversee cloud migration strategies and execution for various security platforms.
• Develop and implement strategies for cost optimization and resource management in the cloud.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex cloud infrastructure and security issues.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or a related field.
• 8+ years of experience in IT infrastructure and operations, with a strong focus on cloud architecture and security.
• Proven experience designing and implementing secure cloud solutions on AWS, Azure, or GCP.
• In-depth knowledge of cloud security principles, tools, and best practices.
• Experience with infrastructure as code (IaC) tools (e.g., Terraform, Ansible).
• Familiarity with containerization (Docker, Kubernetes) and CI/CD pipelines.
• Strong understanding of networking, identity and access management (IAM), and data security.
• Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills, essential for remote collaboration.
• Relevant certifications such as CISSP, AWS Certified Security – Specialty, or Azure Security Engineer are highly desirable.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary and performance-based incentives.
• Comprehensive global health, dental, and vision coverage.
• Generous paid time off and remote work flexibility.
• Significant opportunities for professional development, certifications, and training.
• Home office stipend and technology allowances.
• Fully remote work arrangement fostering work-life balance.
• Chance to work on cutting-edge cybersecurity solutions.
• Dynamic and innovative company culture.