Cloud Security Analyst

Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa

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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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