Cloud Security Network Engineer
Johannesburg - South Africa
Job Summary
We are seeking an experienced Cloud Security Network Engineer to design implement and operate secure resilient AWS cloud environments. The successful candidate will play a critical role in protecting cloudhosted platforms by embedding security into network architecture access control and operational processes. This role requires strong handson AWS experience a deep understanding of cloud networking and security controls and the ability to work closely with engineering and security operations teams.
- Design implement and maintain secure AWS network architectures including VPCs routing segmentation and ingress/egress controls.
- Implement and manage AWS security and network security services such as IAM Security Groups NACLs AWS Network Firewall WAF Shield and GuardDuty.
- Ensure cloud network designs align with enterprise security policies standards and regulatory requirements.
- Conduct security architecture reviews threat modelling and risk assessments for cloud workloads.
- Partner with application and platform teams to ensure secure-by-design cloud deployments.
- Monitor cloud environments for security events investigate incidents and support incident response activities.
- Develop and maintain security patterns runbooks and technical documentation.
- Stay current with AWS security capabilities cloud threat trends and industry best practices.
Qualifications :
Type of Qualification: First Degree
Field of Study: Information Technology
Experience Required
- 5 to 7 years experience in AWS cloud engineering with a strong focus on network and security.
- Handson experience with AWS networking services (VPC Transit Gateway VPN Direct Connect Route Tables).
- Strong understanding of cloud security principles including least privilege network segmentation and Zero Trust concepts.
- Experience working with security frameworks and compliance standards (e.g. NIST ISO 27001 PCIDSS HIPAA).
- Proficiency in scripting or automation (e.g. Python PowerShell or InfrastructureasCode).
- Strong problemsolving skills and the ability to communicate technical risk clearly to stakeholders.
Additional Information :
Behavioural Competencies:
- Articulating Information
- Challenging Ideas
- Developing Expertise
- Developing Strategies
- Embracing Change
- Empowering Individuals
- Examining Information
- Exploring Possibilities
- Interacting with People
- Making Decisions
- Showing Composure
- Team Working
Technical Competencies:
- Incident and Problem Management
- Information Security Management
- Use of Build and Test Automation
- AWS Cloud Engineering
- AWS Networking Servies
- Security frameworks
- Compliance standards
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Full-time
Key Skills
About Company
Standard Bank Group is a leading Africa-focused financial services group, and an innovative player on the global stage, that offers a variety of career-enhancing opportunities – plus the chance to work alongside some of the sector’s most talented, motivated professionals. Our clients ... View more