Remote Lead Cloud Security Architect (AWS/Azure/GCP)

Placements24; Cape Town; Hybrid; ZAR 1,000,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote work environment

Flexible hours

Home office stipend

Professional development

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a Lead Cloud Security Architect for a fully remote role based in South Africa. You will design, implement, and manage cloud security across AWS, Azure, and GCP, ensuring regulatory compliance and secure, scalable infrastructure.

You will lead security controls, define policies, mentor junior engineers, and drive DevSecOps practices across the SDLC while staying ahead of evolving threats.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in CS, InfoSec, or related field; Master's preferred
• 10+ years in information security with at least 5 years in cloud security architecture
• Deep expertise in AWS, Azure, and GCP security services and best practices
• Proven experience designing secure, large-scale cloud deployments
• Strong knowledge of containerization security (Docker, Kubernetes) and automation scripting (Python, Bash)
• IaC experience with Terraform or CloudFormation focusing on security
• Familiarity with GDPR, SOC 2, PCI DSS and global security standards
• Leadership and stakeholder management skills; AWS/Azure/GC certifications advantageous

Responsibilities

• Design secure cloud architectures across AWS, Azure, and GCP
• Develop and maintain cloud security policies and guidelines
• Lead integration of security controls (IAM, networking, encryption, vulnerability management)
• Conduct security reviews of cloud solutions and configurations
• Develop and manage cloud security incident response plans; lead investigations
• Embed security in SDLC with DevSecOps practices
• Stay current on cloud threats and mitigation strategies
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior security staff
• Evaluate new cloud security technologies and solutions
• Ensure continuous monitoring and auditing of cloud environments

Skills

Cloud security

AWS

Azure

GCP

IAM

DevSecOps

Terraform

Kubernetes

Python

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Information Security

Master's degree preferred

Tools

Terraform

CloudFormation

Job description

Placements24 seeks a Lead Cloud Security Architect for a fully remote role based in South Africa. You will design, implement, and manage cloud security across AWS, Azure, and GCP, ensuring regulatory compliance and secure, scalable infrastructure.

You will lead security controls, define policies, mentor junior engineers, and drive DevSecOps practices across the SDLC while staying ahead of evolving threats.