IT Security Specialist (Cloud)

Job description

[What the role is] We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Cloud Security Specialist to join our dynamic team and play a pivotal role in ensuring the security, integrity, and compliance of our cloud-based systems and applications. As a Cloud Security Specialist, you will work collaboratively with cross-functional teams to design, implement, and maintain robust security measures that protect our organisation's assets and data in cloud environments. [What you will be working on] Strategic Cloud Security Management : Review, update, and enforce cloud security policies and architecture designs to align with current threat landscape, regulatory requirements, and industry best practices . Identify current security gaps present in the cloud environments . Conduct stud ies on appropriate mitigation measures and/or evaluation of third-party solutions to propose for implementation. Cloud Security Operations & Response : Design and implement cloud infrastructure to support new implementations. Maintain Infrastructure-as-Code solutions using tools such as Terraform or CloudFormation. Perform configuration changes to comply to new policies introduce d. Build and maintain automation scripts and tools to streamline security processes such as provisioning, configuration management, and incident response. Support audit and compliance activities by maintaining evidence of security controls, conducting security assessments, and preparing detailed compliance reports . Monitor and respond to security incidents, assist with investigations , and implement remediation measures . Perform patching promptly according to remediation timelines. Perform regular monitoring and c ommunicate with stakeholders to remediate or mitigate cloud related findings from d ashboards and alerts . Analyse security metrics and trends to create reports for management reporting. [What we are looking for] Have experience (2+ years) in designing, implementing, and managing security solutions in cloud environments (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud, etc.). Understand cloud security principles, including network security, encryption, identity and access management, and security monitoring. Have implemented security best practi ces within Infrastructure-as-Code frameworks (e.g. Terraform, CloudFormation , Ansible ) to ensure secure infrastructure provisioning and configuration management. Good to Have: Relevant professional certifications such as Certified Cloud Security Professional (CCSP), Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), AWS Certified Security – Specialty, or equivalent. Proficiency in scripting or programming languages (e.g., Python, PowerShell) for security automation and orchestration. Experience in using containerisation technologies, such as Docker, Kubernetes, AWS ECS, and knowledge in securing containers. Proficiency in implementing DevSecOps and CI/CD pipelines, with experience in relevant CI technologies such as Git, Gitlab, and Jenkins. Hands-on experience with security testing tools (e.g., SAST, DAST, SCA) and vulnerability management.