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Cloud Security Analyst
Boardroom AppointmentsJohannesburg, South Africa6 days ago
Job type
- Quick Apply
Job descriptionMinimum 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).
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.
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Security Analyst • Johannesburg, South Africa