Job Description
KwaZulu Natal – South Africa, Gauteng – South Africa, Western Cape – South Africa, Remote
- Maintain secure configurations across AWS and Azure environments.
- Manage IAM, RBAC, encryption, and network security for cloud resources.
- Optimize cloud-native security tools (e.g., AWS GuardDuty, Security Hub, Azure Defender, and Sentinel).
- Conduct regular vulnerability scans, posture assessments, and configuration reviews.
- Support Data Engineering teams in implementing secure CI/CD pipelines and IaC security standards.
- Administer M365 security configurations, Defender for Office 365, and DLP policies.
- Enforce MFA, Conditional Access, and Zero Trust principles across all users and devices.
- Manage identity governance via Entra ID (Azure AD) and integration with other SaaS systems.
- Monitor alerts from the Microsoft 365 Security & Compliance Center and remediate as needed.
- Maintain and enhance IT security policies and standards aligned with ISO 27001, NIST CSF, and CIS Benchmarks.
- Perform security risk assessments, vendor due diligence, and internal compliance reviews.
- Support regulatory compliance (GDPR, POPIA, CCPA, etc.) and internal/external audits.
- Develop and maintain security documentation, including asset inventories, data flow maps, and risk registers.
- Lead detection, response, and recovery activities for cloud and M365 incidents.
- Coordinate with internal teams and external MSSPs for threat investigation and remediation.
- Maintain and test incident response playbooks and escalation workflows.
- Report and document incidents with root cause analysis and recommended mitigations.
- Oversee centralized identity management through Azure AD / Entra ID integrated with AWS IAM and SSO.
- Enforce least privilege access, role-based permissions, and secure authentication methods.
- Ensure endpoint compliance through Defender for Endpoint or equivalent solutions.
- Monitor device posture and remediate policy violations proactively.
- Conduct Cybersecurity awareness training and phishing simulations across the business.
- Partner with IT operations, Data Engineering, and Enterprise Systems teams to embed security by design.
- Collaborate with business leaders to align security strategy with operational goals.
- Bachelors Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or Cybersecurity (or equivalent experience).
- CISSP, CCSP, or CISM.
- AWS Certified Security Specialty.
- Microsoft Certified: Cybersecurity Architect Expert or Azure Security Engineer Associate.
- CompTIA Security+ or CEH.
- 5+ Years in IT Security roles with cloud focus (AWS, Azure, and M365).
- Deep knowledge of AWS Security Tools: GuardDuty, Security Hub, CloudTrail, WAF, KMS.
- Strong knowledge of Azure Security Tools: Defender, Sentinel, Policy, Blueprints.
- Proficiency with Microsoft 365 Security: Defender Suite, DLP, Intune, Entra ID.
- Understanding of Network & Endpoint Protection, SIEM, Vulnerability Management.
- Familiarity with SSO, SAML, OAuth, and Zero Trust frameworks.
- Knowledge of ISO 27001, NIST, SOC 2, and GDPR compliance frameworks.
- Analytical, detail-oriented, and proactive in identifying risks.
- Able to communicate complex security issues to non-technical stakeholders.
- Balances governance with operational pragmatism.
- Strong collaboration and leadership capabilities.
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