Intermediate Cloud Security Engineer
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Job Location:
Johannesburg - South Africa
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
5 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Overview
We are seeking an Intermediate Cloud Security Engineer to join our team and strengthen our cloud security posture. The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in AWS security services with a focus on native firewalls Web Application Firewalls (WAF) DDoS mitigation and authentication mechanisms. This role requires hands-on experience in large enterprise environments and driving automation within the security cluster particularly in AWS.
Key Responsibilities
- Design implement and manage cloud-native security controls within AWS.
- Configure and maintain firewalls WAFs and DDoS protection to safeguard applications and infrastructure.
- Develop and enforce authentication and access management policies across cloud environments.
- Collaborate with enterprise teams to automate security processes ensuring scalability and compliance.
- Monitor detect and respond to security incidents in cloud environments.
Conduct regular security assessments audits and penetration testing to identify vulnerabilities.
Provide technical guidance to development and operations teams on secure cloud practices. - Required Skills & Experience
- Strong hands-on experience with AWS security services.
- Expertise in native firewalls WAF configuration and DDoS mitigation strategies.
- Solid understanding of authentication protocols and identity management.
- Proven track record of working in large enterprise environments with a focus on automation in cloud security.
- Familiarity with cloud-native security frameworks and compliance standards (e.g. ISO 27001 NIST CIS benchmarks).
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
Qualifications
- Degree or Diploma in Computer Science Information Security or a related field.
- Relevant cloud security certifications (e.g. AWS Certified Security Specialty CISSP CISM) will be advantageous.
Personal Attributes
- Proactive and detail-oriented with a passion for cloud security.
- Strong communication skills to collaborate across technical and business teams.
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced enterprise-scale environment.
Key Skills
- Abinitio
- CCNA
- Account Development
- Cost Estimation
- Events Management
- Financial Consulting
