Remote Cybersecurity Engineer

Placements24; Bloemfontein; Hybrid; ZAR 800,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote setup stipend

Flexible hours

Paid time off

Training support

Cloud security tools access

Health benefits

Retirement plan

Bonuses

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a remote Cybersecurity Engineer to design, implement and maintain cloud security controls for our clients across South Africa. You will work with distributed teams to protect cloud infrastructure and data in AWS, Azure, and GCP.

The role emphasizes proactive threat detection, incident response, and automation, with a flexible remote setup, competitive compensation, and opportunities for advanced certifications.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• Minimum of 4 years in cybersecurity engineering or operations with cloud security focus.
• Proven experience with major cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and their security services.
• Hands-on experience with SIEM, IDS/IPS, WAF, EDR, and other security technologies.
• Proficiency in scripting languages such as Python, Bash, or PowerShell for automation.
• Strong understanding of network protocols, operating systems, and security best practices.
• Experience with container security and orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Relevant certifications (AWS Security Specialty, Azure Security Engineer Associate, CISSP) valued.

Responsibilities

• Design, deploy, and manage security infrastructure in cloud environments (AWS/Azure/GCP).
• Implement and maintain security controls for network, endpoint, and application security.
• Develop and automate threat detection and response capabilities using SIEM, SOAR, and other tools.
• Conduct security analysis of system logs and network traffic to identify and mitigate threats.
• Participate in incident response activities, including investigation, containment, and eradication.
• Perform security assessments and vulnerability scans of cloud resources.
• Collaborate with development and operations teams to integrate security into the CI/CD pipeline.
• Develop and maintain security documentation, playbooks, and procedures.
• Stay current with cloud security trends, emerging threats, and best practices.

Skills

Cloud security

Network security

Endpoint security

Threat detection

Incident response

Remote collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/InfoSec

Tools

SIEM

IDS/IPS

WAF

EDR

Python

Bash

PowerShell

Docker

Kubernetes

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a global leader in cloud-based services, is actively seeking a talented and experienced Remote Cybersecurity Engineer to join their expanding security operations center. This role offers the flexibility of being fully remote, allowing you to contribute from anywhere within South Africa. You will play a critical role in designing, implementing, and maintaining robust security solutions that protect our cloud infrastructure and client data. This position requires a deep understanding of network security, endpoint security, threat detection, and incident response within cloud environments. The ideal candidate will be proactive, detail-oriented, and passionate about staying ahead of emerging cyber threats. You will collaborate with distributed engineering and operations teams to ensure the highest level of security is maintained across our platform. This is an exceptional opportunity to work with cutting-edge cloud security technologies and contribute to a mission-critical function in a remote-first organization.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, deploy, and manage security infrastructure in cloud environments (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP).
• Implement and maintain security controls for network, endpoint, and application security.
• Develop and automate threat detection and response capabilities using SIEM, SOAR, and other tools.
• Conduct security analysis of system logs and network traffic to identify and mitigate threats.
• Participate in incident response activities, including investigation, containment, and eradication.
• Perform security assessments and vulnerability scans of cloud resources.
• Collaborate with development and operations teams to integrate security into the CI/CD pipeline.
• Develop and maintain security documentation, playbooks, and procedures.
• Stay current with cloud security trends, emerging threats, and best practices.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of security operations and engineering practices.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• Minimum of 4 years of experience in cybersecurity engineering or operations, with a strong focus on cloud security.
• Proven experience with major cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and their native security services.
• Hands-on experience with SIEM, IDS/IPS, WAF, EDR, and other security technologies.
• Proficiency in scripting languages such as Python, Bash, or PowerShell for automation.
• Strong understanding of network protocols, operating systems, and security best practices.
• Experience with container security and orchestration (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes) is a plus.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills, with experience working in remote teams.
• Relevant certifications like AWS Certified Security – Specialty, Azure Security Engineer Associate, or CISSP are highly valued.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance bonuses.
• Comprehensive remote work setup support and stipends.
• Flexible working hours that accommodate different time zones.
• Generous paid time off and company holidays.
• Opportunities for advanced training and professional certifications.
• Access to cutting-edge cloud security technologies.
• A collaborative and inclusive remote work culture.
• Health and wellness benefits package.
• Retirement savings plan.