About the Role
Our client is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Cloud Security Architect to join their innovative team, operating remotely across South Africa. This is a pivotal role responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining robust security architectures for our client's cloud infrastructure and services. You will play a key part in protecting sensitive data and systems against evolving cyber threats. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of cloud security best practices, threat modeling, and secure application development principles, driving security excellence in a remote-first environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Design and implement comprehensive security solutions for cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, and GCP.
- Develop and enforce security policies, standards, and procedures across the cloud environment.
- Conduct regular security assessments, penetration testing, and vulnerability management activities.
- Implement and manage security controls for identity and access management, data encryption, and network security.
- Lead threat modeling exercises and incident response planning for cloud-based systems.
- Collaborate with development and operations teams to embed security throughout the software development lifecycle (SDLC).
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or a related field; Master's preferred.
- A minimum of 8 years of experience in information security, with at least 5 years focused on cloud security.
- Proven experience designing and implementing security architectures on major cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP).
- In-depth knowledge of security frameworks (e.g., NIST, ISO 27001) and compliance requirements.
- Experience with security tools such as SIEM, IDS/IPS, WAF, and vulnerability scanners.
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills, with the ability to articulate complex security concepts clearly in a remote setting.
Benefits
- Highly competitive salary and performance-based bonuses.
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage.
- Generous paid time off and flexible working hours.
- Professional development budget for certifications and training.
- A dynamic, fully remote work environment with a focus on innovation and collaboration.
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