Cloud Security Network Engineer at Standard Bank Group

Job Description

• We are seeking an experienced Cloud Security Network Engineer to design, implement, and operate secure, resilient AWS cloud environments.
• The successful candidate will play a critical role in protecting cloud‑hosted platforms by embedding security into network architecture, access control, and operational processes.
• This role requires strong hands‑on AWS experience, a deep understanding of cloud networking and security controls, and the ability to work closely with engineering and security operations teams.
• Design, implement, and maintain secure AWS network architectures, including VPCs, routing, segmentation, and ingress/egress controls.
• Implement and manage AWS security and network security services such as IAM, Security Groups, NACLs, AWS Network Firewall, WAF, Shield, and GuardDuty.
• Ensure cloud network designs align with enterprise security policies, standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Conduct security architecture reviews, threat modelling, and risk assessments for cloud workloads.
• Partner with application and platform teams to ensure secure-by-design cloud deployments.
• Monitor cloud environments for security events, investigate incidents, and support incident response activities.
• Develop and maintain security patterns, runbooks, and technical documentation.
• Stay current with AWS security capabilities, cloud threat trends, and industry best practices.

Qualifications

• Type of Qualification: First Degree
• Field of Study: Information Technology

Experience Required

• 5 to 7 years’ experience in AWS cloud engineering with a strong focus on network and security.
• Hands‑on experience with AWS networking services (VPC, Transit Gateway, VPN, Direct Connect, Route Tables).
• Strong understanding of cloud security principles, including least privilege, network segmentation, and Zero Trust concepts.
• Experience working with security frameworks and compliance standards (e.g. NIST, ISO 27001, PCI‑DSS, HIPAA).
• Proficiency in scripting or automation (e.g. Python, PowerShell, or Infrastructure‑as‑Code).
• Strong problem‑solving skills and the ability to communicate technical risk clearly to stakeholders.

Additional Information

Behavioural Competencies:

• Articulating Information
• Challenging Ideas
• Developing Expertise
• Developing Strategies
• Embracing Change
• Empowering Individuals
• Examining Information
• Exploring Possibilities
• Interacting with People
• Making Decisions
• Showing Composure
• Team Working

Technical Competencies:

• Incident and Problem Management
• Information Security Management
• Use of Build and Test Automation
• AWS Cloud Engineering 
• AWS Networking Servies
• Security frameworks
• Compliance standards