Senior Cloud Security Engineer

Placements24; Upington; Ibrido; ZAR 900.000 - 1.300.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Remote work flexibility

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Professional development budget

Descrizione del lavoro

Placements24 is seeking a highly skilled Senior Cloud Security Engineer to join their distributed team. You will design, implement, and maintain security controls across AWS, Azure, and GCP while protecting data and ensuring confidentiality in cloud environments.

This is a fully remote role offering opportunities to work on cutting-edge security challenges, lead security initiatives, and collaborate with a security-focused team committed to safeguarding company assets.

Competenze

• Bachelor's degree in CS, Info Security, or related field.
• 5+ years in cybersecurity with a strong focus on cloud security.
• Experience with SIEM, IDS/IPS, WAF, and endpoint security tools.
• Proficiency in Python or Bash for security automation.

Mansioni

• Design, implement, and manage security solutions for cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP).
• Develop and enforce security policies, standards, and best practices for cloud environments.
• Implement and manage IAM solutions, including multifactor authentication.
• Monitor cloud environments for threats, vulnerabilities, and compliance deviations.
• Respond to security incidents, conduct forensics, and implement remediation.
• Perform security assessments, vulnerability scans, and pentests of cloud infra.
• Automate security processes and integrate security tools into CI/CD pipelines.

Conoscenze

Python

Bash

Cloud security

Threat modeling

Security automation

Networking knowledge

Cryptography

Formazione

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

Strumenti

SIEM

IDS/IPS

WAF

Endpoint security

Descrizione del lavoro

About the Role

Our client is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Cloud Security Engineer to join their distributed team, focusing on securing their cloud infrastructure. This role is critical for protecting sensitive data and ensuring the integrity and confidentiality of cloud-based systems. You will be responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining robust security controls, policies, and procedures across various cloud environments. This is a fully remote position, offering the opportunity to work on cutting-edge security challenges from anywhere, contributing to a culture of security-first innovation.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and manage security solutions for cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or GCP.
• Develop and enforce security policies, standards, and best practices for cloud environments.
• Implement and manage identity and access management (IAM) solutions, including multifactor authentication.
• Monitor cloud environments for security threats, vulnerabilities, and compliance deviations.
• Respond to security incidents, conduct forensic investigations, and implement remediation strategies.
• Perform security assessments, vulnerability scans, and penetration tests of cloud infrastructure.
• Automate security processes and implement security tools within CI/CD pipelines.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years of experience in cybersecurity, with a significant focus on cloud security.
• In-depth knowledge of cloud security principles and best practices for major cloud providers.
• Experience with security tools such as SIEM, IDS/IPS, WAF, and endpoint security solutions.
• Proficiency in scripting languages (e.g., Python, Bash) for security automation.
• Strong understanding of networking protocols, cryptography, and threat modeling.
• Relevant cloud security certifications (e.g., AWS Certified Security - Specialty, Azure Security Engineer Associate) are highly desirable.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and remote work flexibility.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Generous budget for professional development, training, and certifications.
• Opportunity to lead security initiatives in a dynamic cloud environment.
• Work with a collaborative, security-focused team committed to protecting company assets.