Remote Cloud Security Architect

Placements24; Bloemfontein; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,600,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Bonuses

Health insurance

Remote work stipend

Unlimited PTO

401(k) plan

Professional development

Diverse international team

Cutting-edge tech stack

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Remote Cloud Security Architect to design and implement security strategies across AWS, Azure, and GCP. This fully remote role focuses on defining architecture, enforcing policies, and ensuring compliance while protecting sensitive data in multi-cloud environments.

You will lead threat modeling, secure infrastructure design, and integration of security into CI/CD pipelines, collaborating with engineering and security teams worldwide.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or related field.
• 8+ years of information security experience with 5+ years in cloud security architecture.
• Proven expertise securing AWS, Azure, and GCP environments.
• Hands-on with IAM, network security, and data encryption.
• Strong knowledge of container security and serverless security.
• Experience with IaC tools like Terraform or CloudFormation.
• Knowledge of DevSecOps principles and practices.
• Excellent analytical and communication skills.
• Relevant cloud security certifications are desirable.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and maintain secure cloud infrastructure across AWS, Azure, and GCP.
• Develop and enforce cloud security policies, standards, and guidelines.
• Implement IAM, network security groups, WAFs, and encryption services.
• Conduct security assessments and threat modeling for cloud-native apps.
• Integrate security into CI/CD pipelines (DevSecOps).
• Oversee cloud security monitoring, incident response, and forensics.
• Ensure compliance with industry regulations and standards.
• Evaluate and recommend new cloud security technologies.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship on best practices.
• Maintain cloud security documentation and diagrams.

Skills

Cloud security architecture

IAM

Threat modeling

DevSecOps

Container security

Kubernetes

Terraform

CloudFormation

Security governance

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or related field

Tools

Terraform

CloudFormation

Docker

Kubernetes

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a global leader in cloud-based solutions, is seeking an experienced Remote Cloud Security Architect to design and implement cutting-edge security strategies for their multi-cloud environments. This fully remote position offers the flexibility to work from anywhere, contributing to the protection of vast amounts of sensitive data. You will be responsible for defining the security architecture, establishing best practices, and ensuring compliance across AWS, Azure, and GCP platforms. The ideal candidate possesses a deep understanding of cloud security principles, threat modeling, and secure infrastructure design. Join a forward-thinking company that prioritizes security and innovation, enabling you to shape the future of cloud security from your remote workspace. This role is pivotal in maintaining the integrity and confidentiality of our client's cloud services.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, build, and maintain secure cloud infrastructure across multiple cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP).
• Develop and enforce cloud security policies, standards, and architectural guidelines.
• Implement and manage security services, including IAM, network security groups, WAFs, and encryption.
• Conduct security assessments and threat modeling for cloud-native applications and services.
• Collaborate with engineering teams to integrate security into the CI/CD pipeline (DevSecOps).
• Oversee cloud security monitoring, incident response, and forensic investigations.
• Ensure compliance with relevant industry regulations and standards in cloud environments.
• Evaluate and recommend new cloud security technologies and solutions.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship on cloud security best practices.
• Develop and maintain cloud security documentation and architecture diagrams.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or a related field.
• Minimum of 8 years of experience in information security, with at least 5 years focused on cloud security architecture.
• Proven expertise in securing AWS, Azure, and GCP environments.
• Hands-on experience with cloud security tools, IAM, network security, and data encryption.
• Strong understanding of container security (Docker, Kubernetes) and serverless security.
• Experience with infrastructure-as-code (IaC) tools like Terraform or CloudFormation.
• Knowledge of DevSecOps principles and practices.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Relevant cloud security certifications (e.g., AWS Certified Security - Specialty, Azure Security Engineer Associate, GCP Professional Cloud Security Engineer) are highly desirable.
• Must be a self-starter with the ability to thrive in a fully remote, collaborative environment.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary and performance-based bonuses.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Generous remote work stipend for home office setup.
• Unlimited paid time off (PTO).
• 401(k) plan with company match.
• Opportunities for professional development, conferences, and training.
• Work with a diverse and international team.
• Cutting-edge technology stack.