Remote Cloud Security Engineer | IAM & Cloud Defense

Placements24; Randburg; Hybrid; ZAR 600,000 - 1,100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Professional development allowances

Fully remote

Flexible hours

Innovative projects

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a highly skilled Cloud Security Engineer to design, implement, and manage security for cloud environments (AWS, Azure, GCP). This fully remote role requires strong expertise in securing cloud infrastructures and maintaining compliance.

You will automate security policies, monitor threats, and collaborate with development and operations to embed security into CI/CD pipelines. A Bachelor's degree and 4+ years in cybersecurity with cloud focus are expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or a related field.
• 4+ years of experience in cybersecurity, with at least 2 years focused on cloud security.
• In-depth knowledge of security best practices and services on major cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP).
• Experience with cloud security tools, infrastructure as code (IaC), and container security.
• Proficiency in scripting languages (e.g., Python, PowerShell) for automation.
• Strong understanding of network security, IAM, data security, and compliance in cloud contexts.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and manage security controls and services in cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP).
• Develop and automate security policies, configurations, and compliance checks for cloud environments.
• Monitor cloud infrastructure for security threats, vulnerabilities, and compliance deviations.
• Implement and manage identity and access management (IAM) solutions in the cloud.
• Respond to cloud security incidents and work with relevant teams to remediate issues.
• Collaborate with development and operations teams to embed security into cloud-native applications and CI/CD pipelines.

Skills

Cloud security

IaC

Python

PowerShell

Container security

IAM security

Network security

Compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

AWS

Azure

GCP

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a highly skilled Cloud Security Engineer to design, implement, and manage security for cloud environments (AWS, Azure, GCP). This fully remote role requires strong expertise in securing cloud infrastructures and maintaining compliance.

You will automate security policies, monitor threats, and collaborate with development and operations to embed security into CI/CD pipelines. A Bachelor's degree and 4+ years in cybersecurity with cloud focus are expected.