Remote Cloud Security Apprentice: Hands-on Training

Placements24; Upington; Hybrid; ZAR 50,000 - 84,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote work

Comprehensive training program

Mentorship from Cloud Security Experts

Hands-on cloud security experience

Career development in cloud security

Stipend provided

Certification support

Collaborative virtual team environment

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a dedicated Cloud Security Apprentice to join a fully remote security team. You will gain hands-on experience securing cloud environments, learning threat detection, vulnerability management, access control, and compliance across AWS, Azure, or GCP.

This apprenticeship offers mentorship, a structured training program, and a clear pathway for career progression in cloud security while you work remotely with a supportive, collaborative team.

Qualifications

• Matriculation certificate or equivalent qualification.
• Strong interest in cybersecurity and cloud computing.
• Basic understanding of networking concepts.
• Familiarity with operating systems (Linux/Windows).
• Enthusiasm for pursuing cloud security certifications.

Responsibilities

• Assist in monitoring cloud environments for security threats and vulnerabilities.
• Support the implementation and management of cloud security controls.
• Learn and apply security best practices across AWS, Azure, or GCP.
• Participate in security incident response and forensic investigations.
• Help maintain security documentation and compliance records.
• Assist in performing vulnerability assessments and penetration testing.
• Configure and manage security tools such as firewalls, IDS/IPS, and WAFs.
• Collaborate with cloud engineering teams to ensure secure infrastructure design.
• Stay updated on the latest cloud security threats and trends.
• Automate security tasks where possible.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Self-directed

Remote collaboration

Education

Matriculation certificate

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a dedicated Cloud Security Apprentice to join a fully remote security team. You will gain hands-on experience securing cloud environments, learning threat detection, vulnerability management, access control, and compliance across AWS, Azure, or GCP.

This apprenticeship offers mentorship, a structured training program, and a clear pathway for career progression in cloud security while you work remotely with a supportive, collaborative team.