Remote Senior Cloud Security Architect

Placements24; Mbombela (Nelspruit); Híbrido; ZAR 1.000.000 - 1.800.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Placements24 in South Africa is seeking a Senior Cloud Security Architect to design and secure multi-cloud architectures across AWS, Azure, and GCP in a remote-first setup. You will lead security initiatives, develop IAM, network security, and data protection controls, and drive DevSecOps integration across engineering and operations teams.

The role requires 7+ years in information security with 5+ years in cloud security, a Master’s degree or equivalent experience, and relevant cloud security

Formación

• Master's degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or related field, or equivalent extensive experience.
• 7+ years of experience in information security, with at least 5 years focused on cloud security architecture and engineering.
• Proven expertise in designing and securing cloud environments (AWS, Azure, GCP).
• Deep understanding of cloud networking, IAM, data encryption, and security monitoring tools.
• Experience with DevSecOps principles and tools (e.g., CI/CD pipelines, security scanning tools).
• Proficiency in scripting languages (Python, Bash) and Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, CloudFormation).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; excellent communication and leadership abilities.
• Relevant cloud security certifications (e.g., AWS Certified Security Specialty, Azure Security Engineer, GCP Professional Cloud Security Engineer).

Responsabilidades

• Design, implement, and maintain secure cloud architectures and solutions on platforms like AWS, Azure, and GCP.
• Develop and enforce cloud security policies, standards, and best practices across the organization.
• Lead security assessments and audits of cloud environments, identifying vulnerabilities and recommending mitigation strategies.
• Architect and implement security controls for data protection, IAM, network security, and threat detection in the cloud.
• Collaborate with engineering and operations teams to ensure security is integrated into the cloud development lifecycle (DevSecOps).
• Develop and maintain incident response plans for cloud-based security events.
• Stay abreast of emerging cloud security threats, vulnerabilities, and technologies, providing strategic guidance.
• Mentor junior security engineers and architects on cloud security best practices.
• Automate security processes and controls using scripting and Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools.
• Communicate complex security concepts and recommendations to technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Conocimientos

Cloud security

DevSecOps

Python

Bash

Terraform

CloudFormation

IAM

Network security

Security monitoring

Leadership

Communication

Educación

Master's degree or equivalent experience

Herramientas

AWS

Azure

GCP

CI/CD pipelines

Security scanning tools

Terraform

CloudFormation

Descripción del empleo

Placements24 in South Africa is seeking a Senior Cloud Security Architect to design and secure multi-cloud architectures across AWS, Azure, and GCP in a remote-first setup. You will lead security initiatives, develop IAM, network security, and data protection controls, and drive DevSecOps integration across engineering and operations teams.

The role requires 7+ years in information security with 5+ years in cloud security, a Master’s degree or equivalent experience, and relevant cloud security