Senior Cloud Security Architect Multi-Cloud (AWS/Azure/GCP)

Placements24; Pretoria; Hybrid; ZAR 2,000,000 - 3,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Premium medical aid

Retirement plan

Life insurance

Training & certifications

Bonus incentives

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a Principal Cloud Security Architect to lead security across multi-cloud environments (AWS, Azure, GCP) in a hybrid Pretoria role.

You will design, implement, and govern secure cloud environments, ensuring compliance and robust risk management for critical data and apps. Strong leadership is essential for mentoring security engineers and shaping enterprise security strategy.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in CS/InfoSec or related field.
• 10+ years in cybersecurity with 5+ years cloud security architecture.
• Deep expertise in securing AWS, Azure, and GCP.
• Experience designing complex cloud security solutions (IAM, encryption, WAFs).
• Familiarity with NIST CSF, ISO27001; GDPR/PCI DSS compliance.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement security architectures for multi-cloud environments (AWS, Azure, GCP).
• Develop and enforce cloud security policies, standards, and best practices.
• Lead security controls for cloud infrastructure, including IAM and network security.
• Conduct threat modeling and risk assessments for cloud solutions.
• Oversee security of cloud deployments, CI/CD pipelines, and containers (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Mentor junior security engineers and architects.

Skills

Cloud security architecture

Threat modeling

Leadership & mentoring

Risk assessment

Education

Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or related field

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

Job description

Placements24 seeks a Principal Cloud Security Architect to lead security across multi-cloud environments (AWS, Azure, GCP) in a hybrid Pretoria role.

You will design, implement, and govern secure cloud environments, ensuring compliance and robust risk management for critical data and apps. Strong leadership is essential for mentoring security engineers and shaping enterprise security strategy.