Senior Cloud Security Architect (Hybrid, DevSecOps)

Placements24; LegKraal Gate; Hybrid; ZAR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary package

Hybrid work model

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a highly experienced Senior Cloud Security Engineer in Mahikeng, North West. The role blends remote flexibility with in-office collaboration to safeguard cloud infrastructure, applications, and data across AWS, Azure, and GCP.

The ideal candidate will lead security design, implementation, and incident response, with strong DevSecOps integration and ISO 27001/GDPR awareness.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Information Technology, or a related field; Master’s degree preferred.
• 5+ years of experience in information security, with a significant focus on cloud security.
• Proven expertise in securing cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or GCP.
• Hands-on experience with security tools and technologies (e.g., WAFs, IAM, KMS, Security Hub, Azure Security Center).
• Strong understanding of networking protocols, firewalls, and security architectures.
• Experience with security best practices for containerization (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Knowledge of scripting languages (e.g., Python, Bash) for automation.
• Relevant security certifications such as CISSP, CCSP, or cloud-specific security certifications are highly desirable.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and incident response skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively in a team and present findings to management.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and manage comprehensive security controls for cloud environments (AWS, Azure, GCP).
• Develop and enforce cloud security policies, standards, and procedures.
• Conduct security assessments, vulnerability scanning, and penetration testing.
• Implement and manage security solutions such as firewalls, intrusion detection/prevention systems, and SIEM.
• Monitor cloud environments for security threats and incidents, and respond effectively.
• Collaborate with development and operations teams to integrate security into the CI/CD pipeline (DevSecOps).
• Ensure compliance with relevant security regulations and standards (e.g., ISO 27001, GDPR).
• Develop and deliver security awareness training to employees.
• Lead incident response efforts and conduct post-incident analysis.
• Stay informed about the latest cloud security threats, vulnerabilities, and mitigation techniques.

Education

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

Master's degree preferred

Tools

WAFs

IAM

KMS

Security Hub

Azure Security Center

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a highly experienced Senior Cloud Security Engineer in Mahikeng, North West. The role blends remote flexibility with in-office collaboration to safeguard cloud infrastructure, applications, and data across AWS, Azure, and GCP.

The ideal candidate will lead security design, implementation, and incident response, with strong DevSecOps integration and ISO 27001/GDPR awareness.