Qualifications & Experience Education: Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, Engineering Experience 810 years in DevOps, Cloud Engineering, or Cybersecurity. 35 years in technical leadership or management roles. Strong hands-on AWS experience Proven track record in regulated environments with POPIA/GDPR compliance. Certifications AWS Certified Security Specialty or AWS Certified DevOps Engineer Professional. CISSP, CISM, CCSP, or CISA Essential Skills & Competencies Technical: Deep expertise in AWS. Proficiency with security tools (Inspector, GuardDuty, SAST/DAST like SonarQube, SIEM). Proficiency in at least one scripting language (Python, Bash, PowerShell). Strong experience with Linux, networking, and Git. Hands-on expertise with CI/CD, IaC, Docker/Kubernetes, and at least one major cloud platform (AWS/Azure/GCP certifications preferred). Penetration testing methodologies and vulnerability management. Knowledge of monitoring, observability, and infrastructure security Leadership & Soft Skills: Excellent stakeholder communication (technical to executive level). Ability to drive cultural change in hybrid/fast-paced environments. Strong problem-solving, metrics-driven approach, and collaboration skills.