Senior Cloud Security Engineer

• Job Type: Contract
• Qualification: BA/BSc/HND
• Experience: 7 years
• Location: Lagos
• Job Field: ICT / Computer 

Major Responsibilities

• Design and implement secure cloud architectures across AWS, Azure, and/or Google Cloud Platform (GCP).
• Develop and enforce cloud security standards, policies, and best practices.
• Monitor cloud environments for security threats, vulnerabilities, and misconfigurations.
• Lead cloud security risk assessments, threat modeling, and remediation activities.
• Integrate security controls into CI/CD pipelines (DevSecOps).
• Manage identity and access management (IAM), encryption, key management, and network security.
• Conduct security audits, incident response, and forensic investigations in cloud environments.
• Mentor junior security engineers and provide technical leadership.
• Collaborate with compliance teams to meet regulatory requirements (ISO 27001, SOC 2, GDPR, etc.).

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or a related field.
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in cybersecurity, with at least 3 years in cloud security.
• Prior experience working with HRIS (Human Resources Information Systems) or similar data-sensitive platforms.
• Strong hands-on experience with AWS, Azure, or GCP security services.
• Proficiency in IAM, network security, SIEM, CASB, and cloud-native security tools.
• Experience with container security (Docker, Kubernetes) and Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, CloudFormation).
• Knowledge of security frameworks and standards (NIST, CIS, ISO 27001).
• Strong scripting skills (Python, Bash, PowerShell).
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.