Cloud Security EngineerMoniepoint Inc. • Lagos, Nigeria
Cloud Security Engineer
Moniepoint Inc. • Lagos, Nigeria
10 days ago
Job descriptionYou will engineer secure, automated, and scalable cloud environments across GCP, AWS and Azure. You will embed security into Terraform-based provisioning workflows, enforce hardened baselines through golden images and guardrails, and drive technical enforcement of best practices across infrastructure layers, from identity to workloads Design and implement security controls across cloud environments such as GCP, AWS, and Azure. Develop and maintain IaC modules and Ansible playbooks for secure infrastructure automation. Leverage CSPM and CNAPP platforms to manage cloud security posture, identity risks, and vulnerability remediation. Configure and optimize CASB, ZTNA, SaaS visibility, and data protection controls. Build automated guardrails, policy enforcement, and detection logic using cloud-native tools. Improve and maintain IAM governance, least privilege access, and identity lifecycle workflows. Enhance network security, workload protection, logging, monitoring, and encryption / KMS configurations. Deploy and manage Kubernetes security initiatives across clusters and workloads. Contribute to cloud incident response, threat investigations, and detection engineering efforts. Drive continuous improvement of cloud security tooling, automation, and operational processes. Ensure cloud environments align with CIS, NIST, and internal governance requirements. Keeping cloud infrastructure current, making recommendations, and continually improving cloud security technologies. Working with analysts, engineers, and data scientists across the organization to continually improve cyber resilience. Take part in post-incident reviews and propose engineering resolutions to improve results in any future recurrence. 3+ years of experience in DevSecOps, or Cloud Security roles. Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or related fields Hands-on experience securing cloud environments (GCP, AWS, Azure), including implementing IAM, network, workload, logging, monitoring, and encryption controls. Hands-on experience with Terraform and Ansible for provisioning and automating secure infrastructure. Familiarity with cloud security tools such as Wiz (for CSPM, CNAPP, and identity / security posture management) and Netskope (for CASB, ZTNA, and SaaS / cloud access security). Proficient in container security and Kubernetes (RBAC, secrets management, cluster hardening) and hardened Linux baselines. Working knowledge of image-building tools (e.g., Packer, AWS Image Builder) and cloud-native security tooling. Comfortable working in GitOps environments and integrating security into GitLab CI / CD pipelines. Ability to implement automated security guardrails, detection logic, and CI / CD security integrations. Understanding of cloud security standards and frameworks such as CIS, NIST, or ISO 27001. Strong collaboration, communication, and problem-solving skills; able to guide teams on secure practices. CCSP Certified Cloud Security Professional CCSK Certificate of Cloud Security Knowledge AWS Certified Security Specialty Google Professional Cloud Security Engineer Azure Security Engineer Associate (AZ-500)
Job title : Cloud Security Engineer
Job Location : Lagos
Deadline : February 09, 2026
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