Senior Cloud Security Architect & DevSecOps Lead

Optimal Growth Technologies; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Optimal Growth Technologies seeks a Senior Specialist – Cloud Security to secure cloud adoption across architecture, operations, and delivery pipelines in Johannesburg. You will embed security into DevSecOps, lead cloud security automation, and drive ongoing posture improvements.

Responsibilities include security reviews, vulnerability scanning, logging, and management of CSPM/CNAPP tools, with leadership in incident response and policy enforcement.

Qualifications

• Degree in Electrical Engineering/Computer Science/Information Technology or equivalent technology-related degree.
• At least one Cloud Security certification (preferably Azure Cloud Security).
• At least one professional information security qualification (CISSP/CISM/CISA/CCSK).
• Certifications in cloud security tools (CSPM, CNAPP, EDRs, NSGs, WAF, DevOps security).
• Experience with Kubernetes, containers and Terraform for secure cloud environments.
• Advanced competencies in cloud-native security technologies.

Responsibilities

• Conduct security reviews and secure all public cloud assets.
• Ensure cloud instances are regularly scanned for vulnerabilities and hardened.
• Maintain logging and monitoring coverage aligned to security requirements.
• Administer cloud security systems/tools (CSPM, CNAPP, WAF, IDS/IPS, logging).
• Lead deployment and assurance of AI tools for cloud security.
• Provide technical leadership during complex cloud security incidents.
• Ensure compliance with security policies and industry best practices.
• Design secure cloud architectures and integrate DevSecOps practices.

Skills

Public Cloud Security

DevOps

Kubernetes

Containers

Terraform

Azure DevOps

GitHub

Identity & Access Management

Data protection

Communication skills

Time management

Education

Degree in Electrical Engineering/Computer Science/Information Technology or equivalent

Tools

CSPM

CNAPP

EDRs

NSGs

WAF

Firewall management

Job description

Optimal Growth Technologies seeks a Senior Specialist – Cloud Security to secure cloud adoption across architecture, operations, and delivery pipelines in Johannesburg. You will embed security into DevSecOps, lead cloud security automation, and drive ongoing posture improvements.

Responsibilities include security reviews, vulnerability scanning, logging, and management of CSPM/CNAPP tools, with leadership in incident response and policy enforcement.