Senior Cloud Security Engineer

Placements24; Gqeberha; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote

Job summary

Placements24 is recruiting a Senior Cloud Security Engineer for a fully remote role within South Africa. You will design, implement, and manage security controls across AWS, Azure, and GCP, safeguarding client data and cloud infrastructure.

The ideal candidate has a bachelor's degree in CS or Cybersecurity, 5+ years in cybersecurity with cloud focus, and hands-on experience with SIEM, IDS/IPS, WAF, vulnerability scanners, and DevSecOps.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or related field
• 5+ years of cybersecurity experience with a strong cloud focus
• In-depth knowledge of major cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP)
• Experience with SIEM, IDS/IPS, WAF, and vulnerability scanners
• Scripting skills (Python, Bash) for automation
• IAM, network security, and data encryption understanding
• Kubernetes security experience is a plus
• CISSP/CCSP or cloud-specific certifications desirable
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills
• Ability to work independently and in remote teams

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and maintain security controls for cloud environments (AWS, Azure, GCP)
• Develop and enforce security policies for cloud infrastructure
• Conduct security assessments, vulnerability scans, and penetration tests
• Manage security monitoring, logging, and alerting systems
• Lead incident response for cloud security breaches and cyberattacks
• Ensure compliance with ISO 27001, GDPR and other standards
• Collaborate with DevOps to embed security in CI/CD (DevSecOps)
• Automate security tasks to improve efficiency
• Provide security guidance and training to technical teams
• Stay updated on cloud security threats and technologies

Skills

Cloud security

Threat detection

Incident response

Scripting (Python/Bash)

DevSecOps

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS or Cybersecurity

Tools

SIEM

IDS/IPS

WAF

Vulnerability scanners

Kubernetes security

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a leading cybersecurity firm dedicated to protecting digital assets, is seeking an experienced Senior Cloud Security Engineer to join their fully remote team. This critical role involves safeguarding our client's cloud infrastructure and client data against sophisticated threats. Working from anywhere within South Africa, you will be responsible for designing, implementing, and managing robust security solutions across various cloud platforms. The ideal candidate possesses a deep understanding of cloud security best practices, threat detection, incident response, and compliance frameworks. Join a forward-thinking organization committed to innovation and excellence in cybersecurity, offering a challenging and rewarding remote-first career opportunity based out of Port Elizabeth, Eastern Cape (for administrative purposes, but the role is fully remote).

Key Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and maintain security controls and solutions for cloud environments (AWS, Azure, GCP).
• Develop and enforce security policies, standards, and procedures for cloud infrastructure.
• Conduct regular security assessments, vulnerability scans, and penetration tests.
• Implement and manage security monitoring, logging, and alerting systems.
• Lead incident response activities for security breaches and cyberattacks in the cloud.
• Ensure compliance with relevant security regulations and industry standards (e.g., ISO 27001, GDPR).
• Collaborate with development and operations teams to embed security into the CI/CD pipeline (DevSecOps).
• Automate security tasks and processes to enhance efficiency and reduce manual effort.
• Provide security guidance and training to technical teams.
• Stay current with emerging cloud security threats and technologies.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• 5+ years of experience in cybersecurity, with a strong focus on cloud security.
• In-depth knowledge of security principles for major cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP).
• Experience with security tools such as SIEM, IDS/IPS, WAF, and vulnerability scanners.
• Proficiency in scripting languages (e.g., Python, Bash) for automation.
• Understanding of network security, identity and access management (IAM), and data encryption.
• Experience with container security and Kubernetes security is a plus.
• Relevant certifications such as CISSP, CCSP, or cloud-specific security certifications are highly desirable.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a remote team environment.

Benefits

• Attractive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
• Fully remote working model with excellent flexibility.
• Opportunities for advanced training and professional certifications.
• Be at the forefront of cloud security innovation.
• Contribute to protecting critical digital infrastructure.