Remote Cloud Security Engineer

Placements24; Mbombela (Nelspruit); Remote; ZAR 600,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Highly competitive salary and bonuses

Fully remote position with flexible/hy

Comprehensive medical, dental, and VIs

Professional development budget

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a highly skilled Remote Cloud Security Engineer to join their security team, remotely supporting operations connected to Nelspruit. You will design, implement, and manage security controls across AWS, Azure, and GCP while promoting secure IaC practices.

The ideal candidate has 4+ years in cloud security, hands-on experience with containers, DevSecOps, and a passion for building resilient cloud platforms, with a fully remote role offering flexible hours and a strong

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• 4+ years of experience in cloud security engineering with a focus on AWS, Azure, or GCP.
• In-depth knowledge of cloud security principles, architecture, and best practices.
• Experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools and security automation.
• Familiarity with container security (Docker, Kubernetes) and microservices security.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and manage security controls for cloud environments (AWS, Azure, GCP).
• Develop and automate security solutions for cloud infrastructure, including IaC security.
• Conduct security assessments and penetration tests of cloud deployments.
• Implement and manage cloud-native security services and third-party security tools.
• Develop and maintain cloud security policies, standards, and best practices.
• Respond to security incidents within the cloud environment and perform forensic analysis.

Skills

Cloud security

Security automation

IaC security

Container security

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

AWS

Azure

GCP

Docker

Kubernetes

Terraform

Job description

About the Role

Our client is searching for a highly skilled Remote Cloud Security Engineer to join their cutting-edge security team, remotely supporting their substantial presence and operations connected to Nelspruit . This role is paramount in safeguarding the organization's cloud infrastructure and data against a constantly evolving threat landscape. You will be responsible for designing, implementing, and managing robust security solutions across various cloud platforms. This is an excellent opportunity for a self-motivated security expert to excel in a fully remote role, driving innovation and excellence in cloud security.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and manage security controls for cloud environments (AWS, Azure, GCP).
• Develop and automate security solutions for cloud infrastructure, including IaC security.
• Conduct security assessments and penetration tests of cloud deployments.
• Implement and manage cloud-native security services and third-party security tools.
• Develop and maintain cloud security policies, standards, and best practices.
• Respond to security incidents within the cloud environment and perform forensic analysis.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• 4+ years of experience in cloud security engineering , with a strong focus on AWS, Azure, or GCP.
• In-depth knowledge of cloud security principles, architecture, and best practices.
• Experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools and security automation.
• Familiarity with container security (Docker, Kubernetes) and microservices security.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary and performance incentives.
• Fully remote position with flexible working hours.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Significant budget for professional development, certifications, and conferences.
• Opportunity to work with leading-edge cloud technologies and a collaborative team.