Remote Cloud Security Specialist

Placements24; Polokwane; Hybrid; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off

Home office stipend

Support for cloud security certs

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a proactive Remote Cloud Security Specialist to join the security team, working from anywhere within proximity to Polokwane. You will design, implement, and manage security controls for cloud environments across AWS, Azure, and GCP.

The role requires 3+ years of cloud security experience, hands-on cloud platform expertise, and strong scripting/IaC skills. A fully remote, flexible work setting is offered with opportunities for advanced cloud security certifications.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or related field.
• 3+ years of cloud security experience.
• Hands-on with AWS, Azure, and GCP security services.
• Scripting and IaC experience with Python/Bash, Terraform, CloudFormation.
• Knowledge of container security and microservices security.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and manage security controls for cloud environments.
• Develop and enforce cloud security policies and best practices.
• Monitor for threats and vulnerabilities; respond to incidents.
• Review cloud architecture and apps; provide security recommendations.
• Implement and manage IAM in the cloud.
• Automate security tasks using IaC and cloud-native tools.

Skills

Cloud security

Cloud platforms (AWS/Azure/GCP)

Scripting (Python, Bash)

IAM in cloud

Security incident response

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Information Security

Tools

Terraform

CloudFormation

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a proactive and experienced Remote Cloud Security Specialist to join their dedicated security team, operating from anywhere within proximity to Polokwane . This role is critical in designing, implementing, and managing security measures for our cloud infrastructure (AWS, Azure, GCP). You will be responsible for ensuring the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of cloud-based assets, identifying and mitigating cloud-specific risks, and collaborating with engineering teams to build secure cloud solutions. This is an ideal opportunity for a cloud security expert passionate about securing cutting-edge cloud environments in a fully remote, flexible work setting.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and manage security controls for cloud environments (AWS, Azure, GCP).
• Develop and enforce cloud security policies and best practices.
• Monitor cloud infrastructure for security threats and vulnerabilities, responding to incidents promptly.
• Conduct security reviews of cloud architecture and applications, providing recommendations for improvement.
• Implement and manage identity and access management (IAM) solutions in the cloud.
• Automate security tasks and deployments using cloud-native tools and Infrastructure as Code (IaC).

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or a related field.
• 3+ years of experience focused on cloud security .
• Hands-on experience with major cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and their security services.
• Proficiency in scripting languages (e.g., Python, Bash) and IaC tools (e.g., Terraform, CloudFormation).
• Understanding of container security and microservices architectures.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary with remote work benefits.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance coverage.
• Generous paid time off and flexible work hours.
• Stipend for home office equipment and setup.
• Opportunities for advanced cloud security certifications and training.