Cloud Security Engineer

Job Description

Join our dynamic cybersecurity team in Cape Town as a Cloud Security Engineer. Your expertise in cloud security will be vital in crafting policies and standards to safeguard our cloud environments. If you're passionate about security and technology, we want to hear from you.

Responsibilities

• Design secure cloud architectures and frameworks.
• Audit cloud security configurations and compliance with regulations.
• Identify security gaps and recommend solutions.
• Work with third-party vendors to ensure secure cloud integrations.
• Assist in disaster recovery planning and implementation.
• Evaluate new tools and technologies to enhance cloud security.
• Prepare reports for management on cloud security status.

Requirements

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity or related field
• Relevant security certifications (e.g., CISSP, CCSP) are preferred

Experience

• 3+ years of experience in cloud security

Technical Skills

• Cloud Security
• AWS/Azure Security
• Network Security
• Incident Response
• Risk Assessment
• Security Auditing
• Scripting Languages
• Data Encryption
• Identity and Access Management (IAM)
• Compliance Standards

Soft Skills

• Analytical Thinking
• Communication Skills
• Team Collaboration

Certifications

• CISSP
• AWS Certified Security – Specialty

Languages

• English: Fluent

Advantageous

• Experience with Terraform: Familiarity with infrastructure as code using Terraform.
• Knowledge of Penetration Testing: Understanding of penetration testing methodologies and tools.

Benefits

• Generous leave policies including annual leave and public holidays
• Health insurance coverage
• Flexible work hours
• Opportunities for professional development

Company Culture

• Innovation: We believe in fostering a culture of innovation where new ideas are embraced.
• Employee Empowerment: Our team members are empowered to take initiative and ownership of their work.
• Team Spirit: We celebrate our successes as a team and support one another in achieving our goals.