Remote Cloud Security Architect

Placements24; Durban; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,400,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plans

Remote work

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Remote Cloud Security Architect to design and implement secure cloud infrastructure across AWS, Azure, and GCP. You will define security strategy and controls to protect data and services while enabling scalable, compliant operations.

This fully remote role requires 6+ years in information security with a focus on cloud security, experience with IaC tools, and strong collaboration in a distributed team. Competitive salary and benefits offered.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or related field; Master's degree a plus.
• Minimum 6 years in information security, with 4+ years in cloud security architecture.
• Proven expertise securing AWS, Azure, GCP.
• Knowledge of IAM, VPCs, security groups, KMS, WAF, logging/monitoring.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and maintain secure multi-cloud infrastructure and security controls.
• Develop and enforce cloud security policies, standards, and best practices.
• Manage IAM, data encryption, network security groups, and monitoring tools.
• Lead security reviews of cloud architectures and CI/CD pipelines.
• Collaborate with engineers to embed security into development processes.

Skills

Cloud security

IAM

CI/CD security

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/InfoSec

Master's degree favorable

Tools

Terraform

CloudFormation

Python

Kubernetes

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a rapidly growing SaaS company with a global presence, is seeking an innovative and experienced Remote Cloud Security Architect to design and implement secure cloud infrastructure. This is a fully remote, work-from-home position, offering flexibility and the opportunity to work with cutting-edge cloud technologies. You will be responsible for defining the security strategy for our cloud environments (AWS, Azure, GCP), ensuring the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of our data and services. This role demands a proactive approach to identifying and mitigating cloud-specific security risks, and building scalable security solutions that support business objectives.

Key Responsibilities

Design, build, and maintain secure cloud infrastructure and security controls across multiple cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP). Develop and enforce cloud security policies, standards, and best practices. Implement and manage cloud security solutions, including identity and access management (IAM), data encryption, network security groups, and security monitoring tools. Conduct security reviews of cloud architecture designs and deployments. Lead incident response efforts for cloud-based security incidents. Collaborate with engineering and operations teams to embed security into the CI/CD pipeline. Develop and maintain security documentation, including architecture diagrams and standard operating procedures. Stay current with evolving cloud security threats, technologies, and compliance requirements. Automate security tasks and processes using scripting and infrastructure-as-code principles.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or a related field; Master's degree is a plus. Minimum of 6 years of experience in information security, with at least 4 years focused on cloud security architecture. Proven expertise in securing major cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP). Strong understanding of cloud security concepts such as IAM, VPCs, security groups, KMS, WAF, and logging/monitoring. Experience with infrastructure-as-code tools (e.g., Terraform, CloudFormation). Proficiency in scripting languages (e.g., Python, Go). Knowledge of container security (Docker, Kubernetes) is highly desirable. Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills. Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively in a remote team environment. Relevant cloud security certifications (e.g., AWS Certified Security - Specialty, Azure Security Engineer Associate) are preferred.

Benefits

As a fully remote position, you will enjoy unparalleled flexibility and autonomy. Our client offers a competitive salary, a generous benefits package including health insurance and retirement plans, and a culture that supports continuous learning and professional development. You'll be part of a forward-thinking organization that values innovation and security, with opportunities to shape the future of cloud security.