Cloud Security Analyst

4 days ago

Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa Boardroom Appointments Full time R80 000 - R120 000 per year


Cloud Security Analyst

Key Responsibilities

  • Implement, manage, and monitor cloud security controls (IAM, RBAC, MFA, encryption, auditing).
  • Design and enforce Identity & Access Management (IAM) and Role-Based Access Controls (RBAC) across cloud infrastructure.
  • Configure and maintain encryption standards (TLS, AES-256) for data in transit and at rest.
  • Conduct regular audits, penetration tests, and monitoring to identify vulnerabilities.
  • Ensure compliance with security frameworks and standards (ISO 27001, NIST, SOC2, GDPR, POPIA).
  • Implement cloud monitoring tools for threat detection and incident response.
  • Collaborate with DevOps/Cloud Engineers to embed security into CI/CD pipelines (shift-left security).
  • Prepare and deliver security assessment reports for leadership and compliance teams.
  • Stay updated on evolving cloud security risks, tools, and industry trends.

Core Requirements

  • Minimum 5 years experience in Cloud Security, Information Security, or Cybersecurity.
  • Strong knowledge of cloud security best practices (AWS, Azure, or GCP preferred).
  • Expertise in IAM, RBAC, and MFA solutions.
  • Hands-on experience with encryption protocols (TLS, AES-256).
  • Solid understanding of audit processes and compliance frameworks.
  • Proficiency with monitoring and security tools (SIEM, CloudTrail, Azure Sentinel, Splunk, etc.).
  • Knowledge of container security and serverless environment security.
  • Relevant certifications advantageous (CCSP, CISSP, CISM, Microsoft/Azure Security, AWS Security).

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