Cloud Security Network Engineer

Standard Bank Group is a leading Africa-focused financial services group, and an innovative player on the global stage, that offers a variety of career-enhancing opportunities – plus the chance to work alongside some of the sector’s most talented, motivated professionals. Our clients range from individuals, to businesses of all sizes, high net worth families and large multinational corporates and institutions. We’re passionate about creating growth in Africa. Bringing true, meaningful value to our clients and the communities we serve and creating a real sense of purpose for you.

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.

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.

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