Senior Cloud Security Architect

Placements24; LegKraal Gate; Hybrid; ZAR 1,000,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and benefits

Remote-first culture

Home office stipend

Professional development and certs

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Cloud Security Architect to lead secure cloud design and strategy in a fully remote role. You will guide IAM, encryption, network security, and threat modeling across AWS, Azure and GCP, shaping security in the SDLC and incident response.

You will mentor teams, promote best practices, ensure regulatory compliance, and drive security maturity in a remote-first culture from Mahikeng or your remote location.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or related field; Master's preferred.
• 8+ years in cybersecurity with strong cloud security architecture focus.
• Proven design/implementation experience for AWS, Azure, or GCP.
• Deep knowledge of cloud security principles, IAM, encryption and monitoring.
• Experience with security automation, IaC, and CI/CD security integration.
• Strong understanding of regulatory requirements (ISO 27001, GDPR).
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Relevant certifications (e.g., CISSP, CCSP, AWS Security) desirable.

Responsibilities

• Design and architect secure cloud solutions across AWS, Azure, and GCP.
• Develop and enforce cloud security policies, standards and procedures.
• Perform security assessments, penetration testing, and vulnerability management.
• Implement IAM, encryption, and network security controls.
• Create threat models, risk assessments, and security architecture docs.
• Collaborate with engineering/ops to embed security in SDLC.
• Lead incident response and stay current on cloud threats.

Skills

Cloud security

IAM

Network security

Data encryption

Security monitoring

Threat modeling

CI/CD security

Security automation

Communication

Analytical thinking

Regulatory compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Master's degree preferred

Tools

AWS

Azure

GCP

Terraform

CI/CD tools

Kubernetes

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a rapidly expanding cybersecurity solutions provider based in **Mahikeng, North West**, is looking for an exceptional Senior Cloud Security Architect. This role is fully remote and focused on designing, implementing, and managing secure cloud infrastructures across multiple platforms. You will be responsible for developing robust security strategies, defining best practices, and ensuring the protection of sensitive data and systems in cloud environments. This position requires a deep understanding of cloud security principles, threat modeling, and compliance frameworks. As a remote-first organization, we foster a collaborative and highly productive virtual work environment, enabling you to contribute from anywhere. This is a prime opportunity to lead security architecture initiatives in a cutting-edge technology firm.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and architect secure cloud solutions on platforms such as AWS, Azure, and GCP.
• Develop and implement cloud security policies, standards, and procedures.
• Conduct security assessments, penetration testing, and vulnerability management for cloud environments.
• Implement and manage security controls, including identity and access management (IAM), encryption, and network security.
• Develop and maintain security architecture documentation, including threat models and risk assessments.
• Collaborate with engineering and operations teams to ensure security is integrated into the SDLC.
• Respond to and investigate security incidents within the cloud infrastructure.
• Stay current with evolving cloud security threats and technologies.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship on cloud security best practices.
• Ensure compliance with relevant security standards and regulations (e.g., ISO 27001, GDPR).

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or a related field; Master's degree preferred.
• Minimum of 8 years of experience in cybersecurity, with a strong focus on cloud security architecture.
• Proven experience designing and implementing security solutions for AWS, Azure, or GCP environments.
• In-depth knowledge of cloud security principles, best practices, and common vulnerabilities.
• Expertise in IAM, network security, data encryption, and security monitoring tools.
• Experience with security automation, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), and CI/CD security integration.
• Strong understanding of compliance frameworks and regulatory requirements.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Relevant security certifications (e.g., CISSP, CCSP, AWS Certified Security - Specialty) are highly desirable.
• Ability to work effectively in a fully remote, collaborative team setting.

Benefits

• Our client offers a highly competitive salary and benefits package, including comprehensive health insurance, a retirement savings plan, and generous paid time off.
• As a fully remote position, you will have the flexibility to work from home and receive support for your home office setup.
• Professional development is a key focus, with opportunities for advanced training, certifications, and attendance at virtual industry conferences.
• You will be part of an innovative and supportive **remote-first** culture, contributing to impactful cybersecurity solutions from **Mahikeng** (or your chosen remote location).