Senior Cloud Security Engineer (Remote)

Placements24; Mbombela (Nelspruit); Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Home office stipend

Paid time off

Certifications

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Cloud Security Engineer to join a fully remote security team. The role focuses on designing, implementing, and managing the security of cloud infrastructure across AWS and Azure, with emphasis on IAM, network security, encryption, and DLP.

This remote-first position offers global collaboration and opportunities to influence security posture. You will work with IaC tooling like Terraform and CloudFormation, stay current on threats, and guide internal teams on best

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience in CS, InfoSec, or related field.
• 6+ years in information security with 3+ years in cloud security.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and manage cloud security solutions on AWS and Azure.
• Develop and enforce cloud security policies, standards and best practices.
• Manage IAM, network security, encryption, and DLP across cloud environments.
• Monitor for threats, vulnerabilities, and compliance deviations.
• Lead incident response and remediation for cloud security incidents.
• Automate security controls using IaC tools and scripting.

Skills

Cloud security

AWS

Azure

IaC

Terraform

CloudFormation

ARM templates

IAM

Networking

Python

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Terraform

CloudFormation

ARM templates

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a rapidly growing SaaS company, is seeking a highly experienced Senior Cloud Security Engineer to join their fully remote security team. This is a critical role focused on designing, implementing, and managing the security of our client's cloud infrastructure across AWS and Azure environments. You will be responsible for developing and enforcing cloud security best practices, protecting sensitive data, and ensuring the resilience of our cloud-native applications. As a remote-first organization, we provide the infrastructure and support for you to thrive from anywhere. This position offers a unique opportunity to work with cutting-edge cloud technologies, tackle complex security challenges, and make a significant impact on the company's security posture. The Nelspruit, Mpumalanga region, while not your physical location, is represented by the diverse talent we employ globally.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and manage robust cloud security solutions on AWS and Azure platforms.
• Develop and enforce cloud security policies, standards, and best practices.
• Implement and manage security controls for cloud environments, including identity and access management (IAM), network security groups, encryption, and data loss prevention (DLP).
• Monitor cloud environments for security threats, vulnerabilities, and compliance deviations.
• Respond to cloud security incidents, conducting investigations and implementing remediation measures.
• Automate security processes and controls using Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools (e.g., Terraform, CloudFormation) and scripting.
• Conduct security reviews of cloud architectures and applications, providing recommendations for improvement.
• Collaborate with development and operations teams to ensure security is integrated into the CI/CD pipeline.
• Stay current with emerging cloud security threats, vulnerabilities, and technologies.
• Provide guidance and expertise on cloud security best practices to internal teams.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• Minimum of 6 years of experience in information security, with at least 3 years focused on cloud security.
• Extensive experience with AWS and Azure security services and architecture.
• Proficiency in Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools such as Terraform, CloudFormation, or ARM templates.
• Strong understanding of cloud networking, identity and access management (IAM), and data security principles.
• Experience with security monitoring and logging tools in cloud environments (e.g., CloudTrail, Azure Monitor, SIEM).
• Proficiency in scripting languages (e.g., Python, Bash) for automation.
• Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and collaboratively in a remote, distributed team environment.
• Relevant cloud security certifications (e.g., AWS Certified Security - Specialty, Azure Security Engineer Associate) are highly desirable.

Benefits

• This fully remote role offers a highly competitive salary, comprehensive health benefits, generous paid time off, a home office stipend, and opportunities for professional development, including certifications.

Join a collaborative and innovative team that is dedicated to securing our cloud infrastructure.

We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive remote work culture, supporting employees globally, including those who may be based in or connected to Nelspruit, Mpumalanga.