Remote Cloud Security Architect for ICS/OT & Energy

Placements24; Richards Bay; Remote; ZAR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical aid

Retirement planning

Performance bonuses

Professional development

Fully remote role

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an Information Security Architect with a cloud focus to design, implement, and manage secure cloud environments for OT/IT assets. The role is based in Richards Bay but offers full remote flexibility, supporting a strategic security program across AWS, Azure, and GCP.

The ideal candidate will have 7+ years in information security, with 4+ years in cloud security architecture, and strong knowledge of ICS/SCADA security, IAM, data protection, and threat modeling.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or related field.
• 7+ years in information security with at least 4 years focused on cloud security architecture.
• In-depth knowledge of cloud security best practices on AWS, Azure, and/or GCP.
• Experience with security for ICS/SCADA is highly desirable.
• Strong understanding of network security, IAM, data encryption, and threat modeling.
• Familiarity with frameworks such as NIST, ISO 27001, and cloud-specific guidelines.
• Certifications like AWS Security—Specialty, Azure Security Engineer, CISSP, or CCSP are preferred.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a fully remote team environment.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement secure cloud architectures on AWS, Azure, and GCP.
• Develop and enforce security policies and standards for cloud environments.
• Conduct security assessments and penetration testing of cloud infrastructure and apps.
• Implement and manage cloud security controls, including IAM and data protection.
• Collaborate with IT and OT teams to secure cloud deployments and operations.
• Plan strategies to secure ICS/OT in cloud contexts.
• Stay updated on cloud security threats and technologies.
• Provide leadership and guidance on cloud security best practices.
• Maintain cloud security documentation and diagrams.
• Respond to and manage security incidents in cloud environments.

Skills

Cloud security

IAM

Threat modeling

ICS/SCADA security

Security architecture

Communication skills

Education

Master's degree in Computer Science or Cybersecurity

Tools

AWS

Azure

GCP

Job description

Placements24 is seeking an Information Security Architect with a cloud focus to design, implement, and manage secure cloud environments for OT/IT assets. The role is based in Richards Bay but offers full remote flexibility, supporting a strategic security program across AWS, Azure, and GCP.

The ideal candidate will have 7+ years in information security, with 4+ years in cloud security architecture, and strong knowledge of ICS/SCADA security, IAM, data protection, and threat modeling.