Remote Cloud Security Engineer

Placements24; Bloemfontein; Hybrid; ZAR 700,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Professional development

Paid time off

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Remote Cloud Security Engineer to design, implement, and manage secure cloud environments across AWS, Azure, and GCP, ensuring confidentiality, integrity, and availability of data in the cloud.

This fully remote role involves developing security policies, automating security with IaC, managing IAM and encryption keys, monitoring threats, conducting assessments, and leading incident response within a DevSecOps framework.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or a related field.
• 4+ years in cloud security engineering or related cybersecurity role.
• Hands-on security for AWS, Azure and GCP.
• Experience with Terraform and CloudFormation, IAM, KMS and WAF.
• Strong knowledge of container security and scripting for automation.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and maintain security controls for cloud environments (AWS, Azure, GCP).
• Develop and enforce cloud security policies, standards, and procedures.
• Automate security processes and implement Infrastructure as Code (IaC).
• Monitor cloud environments for threats, vulnerabilities, and compliance deviations.
• Conduct security assessments and incident response for cloud infrastructure.
• Lead DevSecOps initiatives and collaborate with Dev/Ops teams.
• Manage identity and access management for cloud resources.
• Stay current with emerging cloud security threats and technologies.

Skills

Cloud security

DevSecOps

Container security

Python Bash scripting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Cybersecurity

Tools

Terraform

CloudFormation

IAM

WAF

Azure Security Center

Google Cloud Security

Job description

About the Role Our client, a leading innovator in the software development sector, is seeking a dedicated Remote Cloud Security Engineer to bolster their security infrastructure. This position is entirely remote, offering unparalleled flexibility to work from anywhere. The Cloud Security Engineer will be responsible for designing, implementing, and managing secure cloud environments, ensuring the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of data hosted on platforms such as AWS, Azure, and GCP. You will play a crucial role in architecting secure cloud solutions, developing security policies, and responding to cloud-specific security incidents. This role requires a proactive and meticulous individual with a deep understanding of cloud security best practices and a passion for protecting digital assets in the cloud. Join our client's globally distributed team and contribute to building a secure foundation for their cutting-edge services.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and maintain security controls for cloud environments (AWS, Azure, GCP).
• Develop and enforce cloud security policies, standards, and procedures.
• Automate security processes and implement Infrastructure as Code (IaC) for security deployments.
• Monitor cloud environments for security threats, vulnerabilities, and compliance deviations.
• Conduct security assessments and penetration testing of cloud infrastructure.
• Lead incident response efforts for cloud-based security incidents.
• Collaborate with development and operations teams to ensure secure cloud deployments (DevSecOps).
• Manage identity and access management (IAM) for cloud resources.
• Stay current with emerging cloud security threats and technologies.
• Provide security guidance and best practices for cloud adoption.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or a related field.
• Minimum of 4 years of experience in cloud security engineering or a related cybersecurity role.
• Hands-on experience securing major cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP).
• Proficiency with cloud security tools and services (e.g., Security Groups, WAF, IAM, KMS, Azure Security Center, Google Cloud Security).
• Strong understanding of container security (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Experience with Infrastructure as Code tools (e.g., Terraform, CloudFormation).
• Knowledge of network security principles, cryptography, and security best practices.
• Scripting skills (e.g., Python, Bash) for automation.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Strong communication skills for effective collaboration in a remote setting.
• Relevant cloud security certifications (e.g., AWS Certified Security - Specialty, Azure Security Engineer Associate) are highly desirable.

Benefits

• Competitive annual salary of ZAR.
• Full remote work flexibility.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Generous retirement savings plan.
• Opportunities for professional development, training, and certifications.
• Paid time off and company holidays.
• Access to state-of-the-art cloud security tools.
• A supportive and collaborative remote team culture.