Senior Cloud Security Engineer

Placements24; Polokwane; Remote; ZAR 900,000 - 1,350,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work stipend

Professional development

Virtual conferences access

Cutting-edge security tools

Flexible work environment

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Cloud Security Engineer to lead security across cloud environments in a fully remote role serving clients worldwide. You will design, implement, and manage advanced security controls, ensuring confidentiality, integrity, and availability of digital assets.

The role emphasizes proactive threat prevention, incident response, and security automation, with ample opportunities for professional growth and certifications within a remote-first team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or related field.
• Minimum 7 years in cybersecurity with cloud focus.
• Certifications like CISSP/CCSP valued.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and maintain cloud security controls and architectures (AWS/Azure/GCP).
• Develop and enforce security policies for cloud operations.
• Conduct security assessments, vulnerability scans, and pen tests.
• Respond to security incidents and perform forensics and remediation.
• Automate security tasks using scripting and CI/CD principles.
• Provide security guidance to development and operations teams.

Skills

Cloud security

IAM

Security monitoring

Infrastructure as code

Scripting/automation

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/CCybersecurity

Tools

SIEM

SOAR

EDR

Job description

About the Role

Our client is looking for an expert Senior Cloud Security Engineer to join their fully remote team, operating out of the Polokwane region conceptually, but serving a global client base. This role is critical for safeguarding their cloud infrastructure and data against evolving threats. You will be responsible for designing, implementing, and managing advanced security solutions across cloud platforms, ensuring the integrity, confidentiality, and availability of their digital assets. This is an exceptional opportunity for a security-focused professional to lead initiatives in a remote-first environment, shaping robust security postures.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and maintain security controls and architectures for cloud environments (AWS, Azure, GCP).
• Develop and enforce security policies, standards, and procedures for cloud operations.
• Conduct regular security assessments, vulnerability scanning, and penetration testing.
• Respond to security incidents, perform forensic analysis, and implement remediation measures.
• Automate security tasks and workflows using scripting and CI/CD principles.
• Provide security guidance and training to development and operations teams.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or a related field; relevant certifications (e.g., CISSP, CCSP) are highly valued.
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in cybersecurity, with a strong focus on cloud security.
• Deep understanding of cloud security best practices, IAM, network security, and data protection.
• Proficiency with security tools for monitoring, detection, and response (SIEM, SOAR, EDR).
• Experience with infrastructure-as-code and security automation.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to work independently in a remote setting.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package, including remote work stipends.
• Significant opportunities for professional development, certifications, and attending virtual conferences.
• Access to cutting-edge security tools and technologies.
• A fully remote work environment promoting flexibility and work-life balance.
• Be part of a collaborative and forward-thinking security team safeguarding critical infrastructure.