Senior Cloud Security Architect - Remote First

Placements24; Polokwane; Hybrid; ZAR 2,297,000 - 3,281,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Remote work

Professional development budget

Home office stipend

Retirement plan

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Cloud Security Architect for a fully remote role. You will design, implement, and maintain cloud security architectures across AWS, Azure, and GCP, embedding security throughout the cloud lifecycle.

You will mentor junior staff and lead threat modeling, risk assessments, IAM, encryption, logging, and CI/CD security controls in collaboration with distributed DevOps and development teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or related field.
• 7+ years of information security experience, with at least 4 years in cloud security architecture.
• Proven experience designing and securing architectures on AWS, Azure, and/or GCP.
• Deep understanding of cloud security best practices (IAM, encryption, logging) and security tooling.
• Experience with container security and orchestration (Kubernetes) and scripting/automation.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement secure cloud architectures across major cloud platforms.
• Develop and enforce cloud security policies, standards, and procedures.
• Conduct security assessments, threat modeling, and vulnerability analyses for cloud environments.
• Implement security controls including IAM, network security, encryption, and logging.
• Collaborate with engineering/DevOps to embed security in CI/CD pipelines.
• Develop and maintain incident response plans for cloud security incidents.
• Monitor cloud environments for threats and vulnerabilities.
• Provide guidance on cloud security best practices and compliance requirements.
• Automate security tasks and processes where possible.
• Mentor and guide junior security professionals.

Skills

Threat modeling

Cloud security principles

Risk assessment

CI/CD security

Security leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Cybersecurity

Tools

SIEM

WAF

Vulnerability scanners

Kubernetes

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a rapidly growing cybersecurity firm, is seeking an experienced Senior Cloud Security Architect to join their fully remote team. This is a remote‑first position, allowing you to contribute to our mission of securing cloud environments from anywhere. You will be responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining robust security architectures for cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and cloud‑native applications. This role requires a deep understanding of cloud security principles, threat modeling, risk assessment, and security best practices. You will work closely with cloud engineering, DevOps, and development teams to embed security throughout the cloud lifecycle. The ideal candidate is a proactive security advocate, passionate about protecting sensitive data and systems in the cloud. You will play a critical role in shaping our cloud security strategy and ensuring the highest level of security for our clients' assets. Join us to build secure, resilient, and compliant cloud solutions in a collaborative, distributed environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and implement secure cloud architectures and solutions across major cloud platforms.
• Develop and enforce cloud security policies, standards, and procedures.
• Conduct security assessments, threat modeling, and vulnerability analyses for cloud environments.
• Implement security controls, including identity and access management (IAM), network security, data encryption, and logging.
• Collaborate with engineering and operations teams to integrate security into CI/CD pipelines.
• Develop and maintain incident response plans for cloud security incidents.
• Monitor cloud environments for security threats and vulnerabilities.
• Provide expert guidance on cloud security best practices and compliance requirements.
• Automate security tasks and processes where possible.
• Mentor and guide junior security professionals.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or a related field.
• 7+ years of experience in information security, with at least 4 years focused on cloud security architecture.
• Proven experience designing and securing architectures on AWS, Azure, and/or GCP.
• Deep understanding of cloud security best practices, including IAM, network security groups, encryption, and logging.
• Experience with security tools for cloud environments (e.g., SIEM, WAF, vulnerability scanners).
• Knowledge of container security and orchestration security (e.g., Kubernetes).
• Excellent analytical, problem‑solving, and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and lead security initiatives in a remote setting.
• Relevant security certifications (e.g., CISSP, CCSP, cloud‑specific security certs) are highly desirable.
• Experience with scripting and automation for security tasks.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary and performance bonuses.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Generous paid time off and remote work flexibility.
• Professional development budget for security training and certifications.
• Home office equipment stipend.
• Opportunity to work on cutting‑edge cybersecurity challenges.
• Collaborative and supportive remote work culture.
• Retirement savings plan with company match.
• Direct impact on securing critical cloud infrastructure.
• Annual performance reviews and career advancement opportunities.