Senior Cloud Security Architect

Placements24; Klerksdorp; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,400,000; Full time

Job summary

Placements24 in Klerksdorp, North West, seeks a Cloud Security Engineer to design, implement and manage security controls across AWS, Azure and GCP, protecting cloud infrastructure, data and apps while embedding security into the cloud lifecycle.

The ideal candidate has 4+ years in cybersecurity, 2+ years in cloud security, and hands-on experience with Python/Bash, Terraform and Ansible, plus cloud security tools.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in CS, IT or related field.
• 4+ years in cybersecurity with 2+ years in cloud security.
• Experience securing AWS, Azure, or GCP and using cloud security tools.
• Proficient in Python or Bash and IaC (Terraform/Ansible).
• Knowledge of networking, firewalls and IDS/IPS in cloud.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and maintain security solutions for cloud environments (AWS, Azure, GCP).
• Develop and enforce security policies, standards, and best practices for cloud deployments.
• Implement and manage IAM, network security groups, encryption, and threat detection.
• Automate security processes and workflows using scripting and IaC tools.
• Conduct security assessments and audits of cloud infrastructure and applications.
• Respond to security incidents in the cloud environment and assist in remediation.
• Monitor cloud environments for security vulnerabilities and compliance deviations.
• Collaborate with development and DevOps to integrate security into CI/CD pipelines.
• Stay up-to-date with cloud security threats, technologies, and best practices.

Skills

Cloud security

Python

Bash

IaC

DevSecOps

Networking

Container security

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field

Tools

AWS Security Hub

Azure Security Center

GCP Security Command Center

Terraform

Ansible

Docker

Kubernetes

Job description

Placements24 in Klerksdorp, North West, seeks a Cloud Security Engineer to design, implement and manage security controls across AWS, Azure and GCP, protecting cloud infrastructure, data and apps while embedding security into the cloud lifecycle.

The ideal candidate has 4+ years in cybersecurity, 2+ years in cloud security, and hands-on experience with Python/Bash, Terraform and Ansible, plus cloud security tools.