Remote Information Security Engineer - Cloud Security Specialist

Placements24; Kempton Park; Remote; ZAR 1,975,000 - 2,962,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Life Insurance

Annual Leave

Training & Certifications

Conference Attendance

Remote-friendly

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a highly skilled Information Security Engineer specializing in cloud security for a fully remote role. You will design, implement, and manage security controls across AWS, Azure, and GCP to strengthen the client’s cloud posture.

Responsibilities include security assessments, IAM management, IaC security with Terraform/CloudFormation, and collaboration with DevOps to embed security in CI/CD.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• Minimum 4 years of experience in information security, with at least 2 years focused on cloud security.
• Demonstrated experience securing cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or GCP.
• Strong understanding of cloud networking, IAM, data protection, and container security.
• Proficiency in scripting languages (e.g., Python, Bash) for automation.
• Experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) security tools (e.g., Terraform, CloudFormation).
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently in a remote setting.
• Cloud security certifications (e.g., AWS Certified Security - Specialty, Azure Security Engineer Associate) are highly valued.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and maintain security controls and configurations for cloud environments (AWS, Azure, GCP).
• Develop and enforce cloud security policies, standards, and best practices.
• Conduct regular security assessments and audits of cloud infrastructure and services.
• Implement and manage cloud-native security tools for threat detection, monitoring, and incident response.
• Collaborate with DevOps and Engineering teams to integrate security into CI/CD pipelines.
• Manage identity and access management (IAM) for cloud resources, ensuring least privilege principles are applied.
• Respond to and investigate security incidents within the cloud environment.
• Stay current with emerging cloud security threats and technologies, and recommend appropriate countermeasures.

Skills

Cloud security

Python scripting

IAM security

Cloud platforms

CI/CD security

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science / Cybersecurity

Tools

Terraform

CloudFormation

CI/CD tooling

Job description

About the Role

This is a fully remote position for a highly skilled Information Security Engineer specializing in cloud security. Our client is a rapidly expanding enterprise seeking to bolster its cloud infrastructure security posture. You will be at the forefront of designing, implementing, and managing robust security solutions across our client's cloud environments (AWS, Azure, GCP). This role demands a proactive approach to identifying and mitigating cloud-specific threats and vulnerabilities. As a remote-first organization, we emphasize clear communication, asynchronous collaboration, and a results-oriented work ethic. This is an exciting chance to shape the security of cloud-native applications and services for a dynamic organization, working from anywhere in the world.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and maintain security controls and configurations for cloud environments (AWS, Azure, GCP).
• Develop and enforce cloud security policies, standards, and best practices.
• Conduct regular security assessments and audits of cloud infrastructure and services.
• Implement and manage cloud-native security tools for threat detection, monitoring, and incident response.
• Collaborate with DevOps and Engineering teams to integrate security into CI/CD pipelines.
• Manage identity and access management (IAM) for cloud resources, ensuring least privilege principles are applied.
• Respond to and investigate security incidents within the cloud environment.
• Stay current with emerging cloud security threats and technologies, and recommend appropriate countermeasures.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• Minimum of 4 years of experience in information security, with at least 2 years focused on cloud security.
• Demonstrated experience securing cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or GCP.
• Strong understanding of cloud networking, IAM, data protection, and container security.
• Proficiency in scripting languages (e.g., Python, Bash) for automation.
• Experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) security tools (e.g., Terraform, CloudFormation).
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently in a remote setting.
• Cloud security certifications (e.g., AWS Certified Security - Specialty, Azure Security Engineer Associate) are highly valued.

Benefits

As a fully remote employee, you will receive a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package, including medical insurance, life insurance, and a generous annual leave allowance. Our client invests in your growth with opportunities for advanced training, certifications, and attendance at industry conferences. We foster a culture of continuous learning and provide access to the latest cloud security tools and resources. The flexibility of a remote role allows for excellent work-life integration, empowering you to manage your workday effectively from wherever you are located.