Senior Cloud Security Architect

Placements24; Mossel Bay; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work stipend

Health coverage

Stock options

Performance bonuses

Flexible hours

Learning & certs

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Senior Cloud Security Architect to join a remote-first team. You will design, implement, and manage secure cloud environments across multiple platforms, ensuring data protection and regulatory compliance.

This pivotal role shapes cloud security strategy in a fully remote setting, emphasizing innovation and autonomy. You will lead IAM, encryption, network security, and threat modeling, while integrating security into CI/CD pipelines and guiding

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or related field.
• 7+ years of information security experience with a strong focus on cloud security architecture.
• In-depth knowledge of AWS, Azure, and GCP security services and configurations.
• Experience with infrastructure as code tools (Terraform, CloudFormation) and container security.
• Strong understanding of security frameworks (NIST, ISO 27001) and compliance requirements.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills for remote collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement secure cloud infrastructure solutions across AWS, Azure, and GCP.
• Develop and enforce cloud security policies, standards, and best practices.
• Lead the implementation of security controls, such as IAM, encryption, and network security.
• Conduct security reviews and threat modeling for cloud-native apps and services.
• Collaborate with engineering teams to integrate security into the CI/CD pipeline (DevSecOps).
• Provide expert guidance on cloud security best practices and emerging threats.

Skills

Cloud security architecture

AWS

Azure

GCP

Terraform

CloudFormation

Container security

NISTISO 27001

Remote collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/Cybersecurity

Tools

Terraform

CloudFormation

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking an experienced and forward-thinking Senior Cloud Security Architect to join their remote-first team. This role is essential for designing, implementing, and managing secure cloud environments that protect sensitive data and applications. You will work across various cloud platforms, developing robust security strategies and ensuring compliance with industry standards. This is a unique opportunity for a seasoned professional to shape the future of cloud security in a fully remote setting, contributing to a culture that values innovation and autonomy.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and implement secure cloud infrastructure solutions across AWS, Azure, and GCP.
• Develop and enforce cloud security policies, standards, and best practices.
• Lead the implementation of security controls, such as identity and access management, encryption, and network security.
• Conduct security reviews and threat modeling for cloud-native applications and services.
• Collaborate with engineering teams to integrate security into the CI/CD pipeline (DevSecOps).
• Provide expert guidance on cloud security best practices and emerging threats.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or a related field.
• 7+ years of experience in information security, with a strong focus on cloud security architecture.
• In-depth knowledge of AWS, Azure, and GCP security services and configurations.
• Experience with infrastructure as code tools (e.g., Terraform, CloudFormation) and container security.
• Strong understanding of security frameworks (NIST, ISO 27001) and compliance requirements.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, essential for a remote role.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary and remote work allowance.
• Comprehensive global health, dental, and vision coverage.
• Generous stock options and performance bonuses.
• Flexible working hours and a focus on work-life balance.
• Opportunities for continuous learning and professional certifications in cloud security.