Senior Cloud Security Engineer

Placements24; Nuwerus; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary bonus

Health insurance

PTO

Training opportunities

Hybrid work

Job summary

WhatJobs Direct seeks a seasoned Senior Cloud Security Engineer to strengthen security across cloud environments (AWS, Azure, GCP). You will design and implement security controls, enforce policies, and lead incident response in a hybrid SA-based role.

You will collaborate with Cloud Engineering and DevOps teams to embed security into CI/CD, automate with Terraform/CloudFormation, and drive improvements in IAM, encryption, and network controls in Kimberley-based hybrid work.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in CS/IT/Cybersecurity.
• 6+ years in information security, with 3+ years cloud security.
• Proven AWS/Azure/GCP security experience.
• Strong IAM, encryption, threat detection in cloud.
• Proficient in Python/Bash; IaC tooling.
• Container security experience is a plus.
• Certifications in cloud security desirable.
• Ability to work in a hybrid environment.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and manage cloud security controls for AWS, Azure, and GCP.
• Develop and enforce cloud security policies and standards.
• Implement WAFs, KMS, security groups, and network firewalls in cloud.
• Automate security tasks with scripting and IaC tools.
• Run regular security assessments and vulnerability scans.
• Monitor cloud environments and respond to incidents.
• Ensure compliance with regulations and standards.
• Collaborate with Cloud Engineering/DevOps to embed security in CI/CD.
• Provide security guidance to internal teams.

Skills

Cloud security

IAM

Threat detection

Scripting (Python, Bash)

IaC (Terraform, CloudFormation)

Kubernetes security

Regulatory compliance

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science / IT / Cybersecurity

Tools

AWS

Azure

GCP

Docker

Kubernetes

Terraform

CloudFormation

Job description

About the Role

Our client, WhatJobs Direct, is seeking a seasoned Senior Cloud Security Engineer to strengthen their security infrastructure in Kimberley, Northern Cape. This role is pivotal in ensuring the security and compliance of our cloud environments, including AWS, Azure, and GCP. You will be responsible for designing, implementing, and managing robust cloud security solutions, automating security processes, and responding to security incidents within cloud platforms. The ideal candidate possesses extensive experience in cloud security architecture, hands‑on implementation, and a deep understanding of cloud‑native security services and best practices. This is a challenging and rewarding opportunity to shape the cloud security posture of our organization in Kimberley. We foster an environment of innovation and continuous improvement in our security practices.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and manage security controls for cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP).
• Develop and enforce cloud security policies, standards, and best practices.
• Implement and manage security solutions such as WAFs, KMS, security groups, and network firewalls in cloud environments.
• Automate security tasks and processes using scripting languages and Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools (e.g., Terraform, CloudFormation).
• Conduct regular security assessments and vulnerability scans of cloud infrastructure.
• Monitor cloud environments for security threats and respond to incidents in a timely manner.
• Ensure compliance with relevant regulations and industry standards within the cloud.
• Collaborate with cloud engineering and DevOps teams to embed security into the CI/CD pipeline.
• Provide expertise on cloud security best practices to internal teams.
• Stay up-to-date with the latest cloud security threats, vulnerabilities, and technologies.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or a related field.
• Minimum of 6 years of experience in information security, with at least 3 years focused on cloud security.
• Proven experience securing major cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP).
• Strong understanding of cloud networking, identity and access management (IAM), data encryption, and threat detection in cloud environments.
• Proficiency in scripting languages (e.g., Python, Bash) and IaC tools.
• Experience with container security (Docker, Kubernetes) is a plus.
• Knowledge of security frameworks and compliance standards (e.g., CIS Benchmarks, NIST).
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Relevant cloud security certifications (e.g., AWS Certified Security - Specialty, Azure Security Engineer Associate) are highly desirable.
• Ability to work effectively in a hybrid work environment.

Benefits

• Attractive salary and performance bonus structure.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Generous paid time off and holiday leave.
• Significant opportunities for training, certifications, and career growth in cloud security.
• A collaborative and innovative work environment.
• The chance to work with leading cloud technologies.
• Contribute to security in Kimberley.
• Hybrid work model for flexibility.