Remote Cloud Security Specialist (AWS/Azure/GCP)

Placements24; Gqeberha; Hybrid; ZAR 600,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive remote salary

Health, dental, vision insurance

Flexible working hours

Home office setup allowance

Professional development and certs

Access to cloud security tools

Virtual team-building events

Paid time off and holidays

Retirement savings plan

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Remote Information Security Specialist with a focus on Cloud Security. You will design, implement and maintain secure cloud architectures across AWS, Azure, and GCP, integrating security into the deployment lifecycle and collaborating with global teams.

The role emphasizes cloud-native security, IaC automation, and secure development practices, with remote work and opportunities for certifications and professional growth.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or related field or equivalent practical experience.
• Minimum of 5 years of information security experience with a focus on cloud security.
• Proven experience securing AWS, Azure, or GCP.
• Deep knowledge of cloud security concepts, services, and best practices.
• Experience with Terraform or CloudFormation.
• Familiarity with Docker/Kubernetes is a plus.
• Strong networking, OS, and application security understanding.
• Excellent communication for remote work.
• Cloud security certifications are desirable.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and manage cloud security solutions across AWS, Azure, and/or GCP.
• Develop and enforce cloud security policies, standards, and best practices.
• Monitor cloud environments for threats, vulnerabilities, and compliance deviations.
• Implement and manage IAM controls for cloud resources.
• Use security automation tools and IaC to streamline security operations.
• Conduct security reviews of cloud architectures and deployments.
• Respond to security incidents in the cloud environment.
• Collaborate with engineering teams to ensure secure development and deployment.
• Stay updated on cloud security threats and technologies.
• Maintain documentation for cloud security configurations and procedures.

Skills

Cloud security

IAM

Terraform

CloudFormation

Docker

Kubernetes

Network security

Remote collaboration

Security certifications

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science/Information Security or related field

Tools

AWS

Azure

GCP

KMS

WAF

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Remote Information Security Specialist with a focus on Cloud Security. You will design, implement and maintain secure cloud architectures across AWS, Azure, and GCP, integrating security into the deployment lifecycle and collaborating with global teams.

The role emphasizes cloud-native security, IaC automation, and secure development practices, with remote work and opportunities for certifications and professional growth.