Senior Cloud Security Engineer - AWS/Azure

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

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work stipend

Flexible hours

Health insurance

Retirement plan options

Professional development budget

Home office equipment allowance

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Cloud Security Engineer to join a fully remote engineering team. You will design, implement, and maintain robust security measures for cloud infrastructure, focusing on AWS and Azure.

The role emphasizes threat detection, compliance, and secure DevSecOps practices in a remote-first environment. The ideal candidate has 5+ years in information security, with 3+ years in cloud security engineering, and holds or values relevant cloud security certifications.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or related field.
• Certifications such as AWS Security Specialty or Azure Security Engineer Associate valued.
• Minimum 5 years in information security, 3+ years cloud security engineering.
• Proven experience securing AWS/Azure services (EC2, S3, VPC, IAM; Azure AD, AzureFirewall).

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and manage security solutions for AWS and Azure cloud environments.
• Develop and enforce security policies, standards, and procedures for cloud infra.
• Implement and maintain IAM security controls in the cloud.
• Conduct security assessments and cloud penetration testing.
• Monitor cloud environments for threats, vulnerabilities, and compliance deviations.
• Automate security tasks with scripting and IaC tools (Terraform, CloudFormation).
• Respond to cloud security incidents; investigate, contain, remediate.
• Collaborate with Dev & Ops to embed security in CI/CD (DevSecOps).
• Stay updated on cloud security trends and best practices.

Skills

Cloud security engineering

AWS & Azure security

Security automation

DevSecOps / CI-CD security

Remote collaboration

Threat detection & incident response

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in computer science or cybersecurity

AWS Certified Security - Specialty

Azure Security Engineer Associate

Tools

AWS

Azure

Terraform

CloudFormation

Docker

Kubernetes

IAM

Job description

About the Role

Our client is looking for a highly motivated and experienced Senior Cloud Security Engineer to join their fully remote engineering team. This role is pivotal in designing, implementing, and maintaining robust security measures for their cloud infrastructure, primarily focusing on AWS and Azure environments. You will be instrumental in protecting sensitive data, ensuring compliance, and mitigating cloud-specific security risks. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of cloud security best practices, a proactive approach to threat detection, and the ability to work independently in a remote setting. This is an exceptional opportunity to shape the security strategy of a forward-thinking company from the ground up, contributing to a secure and scalable cloud ecosystem. As a remote-first organization, collaboration and communication are key.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and manage security solutions for AWS and Azure cloud environments.
• Develop and enforce security policies, standards, and procedures for cloud infrastructure.
• Implement and maintain security controls for identity and access management (IAM) in the cloud.
• Conduct security assessments and penetration testing of cloud applications and infrastructure.
• Monitor cloud environments for security threats, vulnerabilities, and compliance deviations.
• Automate security tasks and processes using scripting and infrastructure-as-code tools (e.g., Terraform, CloudFormation).
• Respond to cloud security incidents, including investigation, containment, and remediation.
• Collaborate with development and operations teams to integrate security into the CI/CD pipeline (DevSecOps).
• Stay up-to-date with the latest cloud security trends, threats, and best practices.
• Provide security guidance and expertise to engineering teams regarding cloud adoption and best practices.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or a related field; relevant certifications (e.g., AWS Certified Security - Specialty, Azure Security Engineer Associate) are highly valued.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in information security, with at least 3 years focused specifically on cloud security engineering.
• Proven expertise in securing AWS and/or Azure environments, including services like EC2, S3, VPC, IAM, Security Groups, Azure AD, Azure Firewall, etc.
• Strong understanding of cloud security principles, network security, and data protection in cloud contexts.
• Hands-on experience with security automation, scripting (Python, Bash), and infrastructure-as-code tools.
• Experience with container security (Docker, Kubernetes) and serverless security is a plus.
• Familiarity with compliance frameworks (e.g., ISO 27001, SOC 2, PCI DSS) in a cloud context.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills with a strong attention to detail.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, especially for remote collaboration.
• Ability to work autonomously and manage time effectively in a remote work environment.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and remote work stipend.
• Flexible working hours and a fully remote setup.
• Generous health insurance coverage and retirement plan options.
• Budget for professional development, training and certifications.
• Opportunity to work with cutting-edge cloud technologies in a security-focused role.
• Be part of a collaborative and innovative team culture, built for remote success.
• Direct impact on the security of critical cloud infrastructure.
• Generous annual leave and paid time off.
• Home office equipment allowance.
• Regular virtual team-building events and social activities.