Remote Cloud Security Engineer - Polokwane

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

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work flexibility

Health and retirement contributions

Professional development and cloudcert

Cutting-edge cloud technologies

Career advancement

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Remote Cloud Security Engineer for a fast-growing technology company with a distributed workforce. The role is fully remote, with flexibility to work from anywhere and a base in Polokwane.

You will design, implement, and manage security controls for cloud environments (AWS, Azure, GCP). You will collaborate with DevOps to embed security into CI/CD, enforce policies, and protect data using IAM, encryption, and cloud-native services.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or related field, or equivalent experience.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in information security, with at least 3 years focused on cloud security.
• Proven experience securing major cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP).
• Strong understanding of cloud security principles, services, and best practices.
• Hands-on experience with cloud security tools and technologies (e.g., security groups, IAM, KMS, WAF, cloud-native security services).
• Experience with infrastructure as code (IaC) tools like Terraform or CloudFormation is a plus.
• Knowledge of security frameworks (e.g., NIST, CIS Benchmarks) and compliance requirements.
• Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills.
• Relevant cloud security certifications (e.g., AWS Certified Security - Specialty, Azure Security Engineer Associate) are highly desirable.
• Must be legally eligible to work in South Africa and available for full-time remote work.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and manage security controls for cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP).
• Develop and enforce cloud security policies, standards, and procedures.
• Monitor cloud environments for security threats and vulnerabilities.
• Implement and manage security solutions such as cloud WAFs, security groups, IAM policies, and encryption.
• Conduct regular security assessments and audits of cloud infrastructure.
• Collaborate with DevOps and Engineering teams to integrate security into CI/CD pipelines.
• Respond to and remediate security incidents within the cloud environment.
• Ensure compliance with cloud security best practices and regulatory requirements.
• Automate security tasks and processes using scripting and cloud-native tools.
• Provide expertise and guidance on cloud security best practices to internal teams.

Skills

Cloud security

Cloud platforms

Terraform

CloudFormation

NIST

CIS Benchmarks

Security incident response

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Information Security

Tools

IAM

KMS

WAF

Cloud-native security services

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a fast-growing technology company with a distributed workforce, is seeking a skilled Remote Cloud Security Engineer. While the company has a significant operational presence in Polokwane , this position is fully remote, offering flexibility to work from anywhere. You will be responsible for designing, implementing, and managing security solutions for our client's cloud environments (AWS, Azure, GCP). Your role will involve protecting cloud infrastructure, ensuring data security, and maintaining compliance with relevant regulations. This is a critical position that requires a deep understanding of cloud technologies and security best practices. You will work with development and operations teams to integrate security into the entire cloud lifecycle, ensuring robust protection against evolving threats in the cloud landscape.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and manage security controls for cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP).
• Develop and enforce cloud security policies, standards, and procedures.
• Monitor cloud environments for security threats and vulnerabilities.
• Implement and manage security solutions such as cloud WAFs, security groups, IAM policies, and encryption.
• Conduct regular security assessments and audits of cloud infrastructure.
• Collaborate with DevOps and Engineering teams to integrate security into CI/CD pipelines.
• Respond to and remediate security incidents within the cloud environment.
• Ensure compliance with cloud security best practices and regulatory requirements.
• Automate security tasks and processes using scripting and cloud-native tools.
• Provide expertise and guidance on cloud security best practices to internal teams.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in information security, with at least 3 years focused on cloud security.
• Proven experience securing major cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP).
• Strong understanding of cloud security principles, services, and best practices.
• Hands-on experience with cloud security tools and technologies (e.g., security groups, IAM,KMS,WAF,cloud-native security services).
• Experience with infrastructure as code (IaC) tools like Terraform or CloudFormation is a plus.
• Knowledge of security frameworks (e.g., NIST,CIS Benchmarks) and compliance requirements.
• Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills.
• Relevant cloud security certifications (e.g., AWS Certified Security - Specialty, Azure Security Engineer Associate) are highly desirable.
• Must be legally eligible to work in South Africa and available for full-time remote work.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and remote work flexibility.
• Comprehensive benefits package including health and retirement contributions.
• Significant opportunities for professional development and cloud certifications.
• Chance to work with cutting-edge cloud technologies and tackle complex security challenges.
• A dynamic and innovative remote work environment.
• Potential for career advancement within a growing tech firm.