Senior Cloud Security Architect

Placements24; Stellenbosch; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work flexibility

Professional development budget

Equity potential

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Cloud Security Architect to design, implement and manage secure cloud environments across AWS, Azure, and GCP. The role emphasizes policy creation, secure design principles, and collaboration with DevOps to embed security into CI/CD pipelines.

The ideal candidate has 7+ years in information security with deep cloud expertise and strong communication skills to lead incident responses and security governance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or related field; Master's preferred.
• 7+ years of information security experience with a focus on cloud security architecture.
• Deep expertise securing AWS, Azure, and GCP and their security services.
• Experience with CIS benchmarks, compliance, and automation tooling.
• Strong networking, cryptography, identity management, and app security in cloud contexts.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills, with ability to explain complex security concepts.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and manage security architectures for multi-cloud environments (AWS, Azure, GCP).
• Develop and enforce cloud security policies, standards, and best practices.
• Implement cloud-native controls (IAM, network security, data encryption).
• Conduct security reviews and guide secure design principles.
• Lead cloud security incident response and remediation.
• Collaborate with DevOps to integrate security into CI/CD pipelines.
• Stay updated on threats and technologies, recommending proactive measures.

Skills

Cloud security

AWS

Azure

GCP

IAM & encryption

Networking & cryptography

Security governance

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/Info Sec

Master's preferred

Tools

AWS

Azure

GCP

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a visionary Senior Cloud Security Architect for a fully remote position, supporting their operations in the Stellenbosch region. This role is paramount in designing, implementing, and managing secure cloud environments across various platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP). You will be responsible for establishing security best practices, ensuring compliance, and architecting resilient security solutions that protect cloud-based assets and data from sophisticated threats. This is an exceptional opportunity for an experienced cloud security professional to shape the future of our client's cloud security posture, working from anywhere.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and manage comprehensive security architectures for cloud environments (AWS, Azure, GCP).


• Develop and enforce security policies, standards, and best practices for cloud deployments.


• Implement and manage cloud-native security controls, including identity and access management (IAM), network security, and data encryption.


• Conduct security reviews of cloud solutions and provide guidance on secure design principles.


• Lead the response to cloud security incidents, ensuring swift containment and remediation.


• Collaborate with DevOps and engineering teams to integrate security throughout the CI/CD pipeline.


• Stay abreast of emerging cloud security threats and technologies, recommending proactive measures.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or a related field; Master's preferred.


• 7+ years of experience in information security, with a significant focus on cloud security architecture.


• Deep expertise in securing major cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP), including their respective security services.


• Proven experience with cloud security best practices, compliance frameworks (e.g., CIS benchmarks), and automation tools.


• Strong understanding of networking, cryptography, identity management, and application security in a cloud context.


• Excellent communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to articulate complex security concepts.

Benefits

• Top-tier compensation package including salary and potential equity.


• Full remote work flexibility, empowering work-life balance.


• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.


• Generous budget for professional development, certifications, and conferences.


• Access to cutting-edge cloud security technologies and innovative projects.