10 Senior Cybersecurity Analyst Cloud Security jobs in whatjobs
Senior Cybersecurity Analyst - Cloud Security
Posted 20 days ago
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Responsibilities:
- Monitor and analyze security alerts from various sources, including SIEM, IDS/IPS, and cloud security platforms.
- Investigate security incidents, perform forensic analysis, and develop containment and eradication strategies.
- Implement and manage cloud security controls and configurations (e.g., IAM, security groups, encryption).
- Conduct vulnerability assessments and penetration testing on cloud infrastructure and applications.
- Develop and maintain security documentation, policies, and procedures.
- Stay current with the latest cybersecurity threats, vulnerabilities, and mitigation techniques.
- Collaborate with IT and development teams to ensure security best practices are integrated into the software development lifecycle.
- Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior security analysts.
- Participate in security awareness training development and delivery.
- Respond to security-related inquiries and escalations.
- Contribute to the continuous improvement of security monitoring and incident response capabilities.
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Information Technology, or a related field.
- Minimum of 6 years of experience in cybersecurity, with at least 3 years focused on cloud security.
- In-depth knowledge of cloud security principles and best practices for AWS, Azure, or GCP.
- Hands-on experience with security tools such as SIEM (e.g., Splunk, QRadar), IDS/IPS, firewalls, and endpoint detection and response (EDR).
- Familiarity with scripting languages (e.g., Python, PowerShell) for automation.
- Understanding of networking protocols, operating systems, and application security.
- Experience with vulnerability management and penetration testing methodologies.
- Relevant industry certifications such as CISSP, CCSP, or cloud-specific security certifications are highly preferred.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills.
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to articulate complex security issues to both technical and non-technical audiences in a remote setting.
- Ability to work independently and manage time effectively under pressure.
Senior Cybersecurity Analyst - Cloud Security
Posted 18 days ago
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Responsibilities:
- Monitor cloud environments (AWS, Azure, GCP) for security threats and vulnerabilities using SIEM and other security tools.
- Investigate and respond to security incidents, performing root cause analysis and implementing remediation strategies.
- Develop and maintain security policies, standards, and procedures for cloud infrastructure.
- Conduct regular vulnerability assessments and penetration testing of cloud services.
- Implement and manage security controls, including identity and access management (IAM), encryption, and network security.
- Collaborate with engineering and IT teams to ensure security is integrated into the cloud architecture and development lifecycle.
- Stay up-to-date with the latest cybersecurity threats, trends, and technologies, particularly in the cloud domain.
- Develop and deliver security awareness training to employees.
- Create detailed reports on security posture, incident trends, and recommended improvements.
- Lead security projects and initiatives, mentoring junior analysts as needed.
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or a related field.
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in cybersecurity, with at least 3 years focused on cloud security (AWS, Azure, GCP).
- Proven experience with SIEM tools (e.g., Splunk, QRadar), EDR solutions, and threat intelligence platforms.
- Strong understanding of network security principles, cryptography, and security frameworks (e.g., NIST, ISO 27001).
- Hands-on experience with cloud security configurations, IAM, security groups, and VPCs.
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and incident response skills.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively communicate technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences remotely.
- Relevant certifications such as CISSP, CCSP, AWS Certified Security – Specialty, or Azure Security Engineer Associate are highly desirable.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a remote work environment.
Senior Cybersecurity Analyst - Cloud Security
Posted 18 days ago
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- Develop and implement comprehensive cloud security strategies and policies.
- Monitor cloud environments for security threats, vulnerabilities, and breaches.
- Conduct regular security audits, penetration testing, and vulnerability assessments.
- Respond to and investigate security incidents, developing remediation plans.
- Implement and manage security controls for cloud services (IAM, network security, data encryption).
- Collaborate with IT and development teams to ensure secure cloud architecture and deployments.
- Stay current with emerging cybersecurity threats, trends, and technologies.
- Maintain compliance with relevant security standards and regulations (e.g., ISO 27001, GDPR, SOC 2).
- Provide expert advice on cloud security best practices and risk management.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or a related field.
- Minimum of 6 years of experience in cybersecurity, with a strong focus on cloud security.
- In-depth knowledge of AWS, Azure, or GCP security best practices and services.
- Experience with security tools such as SIEM, IDS/IPS, WAF, and endpoint protection.
- Understanding of network security, cryptography, and threat modeling.
- Relevant security certifications (e.g., CISSP, CCSP, cloud-specific security certs) are highly desirable.
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
- Ability to thrive in a remote, collaborative work environment.
Senior Cybersecurity Analyst - Cloud Security
Posted 12 days ago
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Key Responsibilities:
- Monitor cloud environments for security threats, vulnerabilities, and suspicious activities using SIEM and other security tools.
- Investigate and respond to security incidents, including conducting forensic analysis and developing remediation plans.
- Perform regular vulnerability assessments and penetration testing on cloud infrastructure.
- Design, implement, and maintain security controls and policies for cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP).
- Develop and refine incident response playbooks and procedures.
- Conduct security architecture reviews for new cloud deployments and services.
- Stay current with the latest cybersecurity threats, trends, and technologies.
- Collaborate with engineering and IT teams to implement security best practices.
- Contribute to security awareness training programs for employees.
- Provide expert guidance on cloud security best practices and compliance requirements.
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or a related field; relevant certifications (e.g., CISSP, CCSP, AWS Certified Security – Specialty) are highly desirable.
- Minimum of 7 years of experience in cybersecurity, with at least 4 years focused on cloud security.
- In-depth knowledge of cloud security principles and best practices for AWS, Azure, and/or GCP.
- Hands-on experience with security monitoring tools, SIEM platforms, and incident response methodologies.
- Proficiency in scripting languages (e.g., Python, PowerShell) for automation of security tasks.
- Strong understanding of network security, endpoint security, and data loss prevention (DLP).
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills.
- Ability to work independently and effectively in a remote team environment.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Senior Cybersecurity Analyst (Cloud Security)
Posted 17 days ago
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Responsibilities:
- Develop and implement comprehensive cloud security strategies for AWS, Azure, and GCP.
- Conduct regular security assessments, vulnerability scans, and penetration tests of cloud environments.
- Design, deploy, and manage security controls, including firewalls, IDS/IPS, and WAFs.
- Implement and manage Identity and Access Management (IAM) policies and solutions.
- Perform threat hunting, incident response, and digital forensics in cloud environments.
- Ensure compliance with relevant security standards and regulations (e.g., GDPR, ISO 27001).
- Collaborate with engineering and operations teams to integrate security into CI/CD pipelines.
- Develop and maintain security documentation, policies, and procedures.
- Monitor security alerts and investigate potential breaches.
- Provide expert guidance on cloud security best practices.
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or a related field; Master's degree preferred.
- Minimum 7 years of experience in cybersecurity, with a strong focus on cloud security.
- In-depth knowledge of AWS, Azure, and/or GCP security services.
- Hands-on experience with security tools such as SIEM, vulnerability scanners, and endpoint detection and response (EDR).
- Proficiency in scripting languages (e.g., Python, Bash) for automation.
- Experience with container security (Docker, Kubernetes) is a plus.
- Relevant certifications such as CISSP, CCSP, AWS Certified Security – Specialty, Azure Security Engineer Associate.
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a remote team.
Senior Cybersecurity Analyst - Cloud Security
Posted 9 days ago
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Responsibilities:
- Design, implement, and manage security solutions for cloud environments (AWS, Azure, GCP), including identity and access management (IAM), network security, and data protection.
- Develop and maintain cloud security policies, standards, and procedures in alignment with industry best practices and regulatory requirements.
- Continuously monitor cloud environments for security threats, vulnerabilities, and anomalous activities using SIEM and other security tools.
- Lead incident response activities for cloud-based security breaches, including investigation, containment, eradication, and recovery.
- Conduct regular security assessments and penetration testing of cloud infrastructure to identify weaknesses.
- Implement and manage security configurations for cloud services, ensuring least privilege principles are applied.
- Develop and deliver security awareness training focused on cloud security best practices for employees.
- Collaborate with engineering and development teams to embed security into the cloud development lifecycle (DevSecOps).
- Stay informed about emerging cloud security threats, vulnerabilities, and technologies.
- Manage and optimize cloud security tools and technologies.
- Ensure compliance with relevant security standards and regulations (e.g., ISO 27001, SOC 2, GDPR).
- Prepare regular reports on security posture, incidents, and recommendations for senior management.
- Mentor junior cybersecurity analysts and contribute to the team's overall expertise.
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Information Technology, or a related field. Master's degree is a plus.
- Minimum of 6 years of experience in cybersecurity, with a strong focus on cloud security.
- In-depth knowledge of security principles and best practices for major cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP).
- Hands-on experience with cloud security tools such as firewalls, intrusion detection/prevention systems, vulnerability scanners, and SIEM platforms.
- Proven experience in incident response and forensic analysis in cloud environments.
- Strong understanding of IAM, network security, data encryption, and compliance frameworks.
- Relevant security certifications such as CISSP, CCSP, AWS Certified Security – Specialty, or Azure Security Engineer Associate are highly desirable.
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and diagnostic skills.
- Strong communication and collaboration abilities, with the capacity to work effectively in a remote team.
- Ability to work independently and manage complex security projects.
Senior Cybersecurity Analyst (Cloud Security)
Posted 6 days ago
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Responsibilities:
- Develop and implement comprehensive security strategies for cloud environments, including AWS, Azure, and GCP.
- Monitor cloud infrastructure for security threats, vulnerabilities, and suspicious activities using advanced security tools.
- Lead and manage security incident response activities, including investigation, containment, eradication, and recovery.
- Conduct regular security assessments and penetration testing of cloud applications and infrastructure.
- Implement and maintain security controls, such as firewalls, intrusion detection/prevention systems (IDPS), and data loss prevention (DLP) solutions.
- Develop and enforce cloud security policies, standards, and procedures.
- Collaborate with engineering and IT teams to ensure secure cloud deployments and configurations.
- Stay current with emerging cloud security threats, technologies, and best practices.
- Provide expert guidance on cloud security architecture design and best practices.
- Develop and deliver security awareness training to employees.
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Information Technology, or a related field.
- 5+ years of experience in cybersecurity, with a strong focus on cloud security.
- Proven experience securing AWS, Azure, or GCP environments.
- In-depth knowledge of cloud security principles, frameworks (e.g., CIS Benchmarks), and compliance requirements.
- Experience with SIEM (Security Information and Event Management) tools and security analytics.
- Proficiency in scripting languages (e.g., Python, Bash) for automation of security tasks.
- Relevant certifications such as CISSP, CCSP, AWS Certified Security - Specialty, or Azure Security Engineer Associate are highly desirable.
- Strong understanding of network security, cryptography, and identity and access management (IAM).
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
- Ability to work independently and effectively in a fast-paced, remote environment.
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Senior Cybersecurity Analyst - Cloud Security
Posted 5 days ago
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Key Responsibilities:
- Monitor and analyze security alerts from SIEM and other security tools.
- Investigate and respond to cybersecurity incidents, including data breaches and malware infections.
- Perform vulnerability assessments and penetration testing on cloud infrastructure and applications.
- Implement and manage security controls for cloud environments (AWS, Azure, GCP).
- Develop and maintain incident response plans and procedures.
- Conduct digital forensics investigations to identify root causes of security incidents.
- Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior security analysts.
- Collaborate with IT and development teams to implement security best practices.
- Stay current with the latest cybersecurity threats, trends, and technologies.
- Develop security awareness training materials for employees.
- Contribute to security policy development and enforcement.
- Generate detailed reports on security incidents and mitigation strategies.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
- Minimum of 6 years of experience in cybersecurity, with a focus on threat detection and incident response.
- Proven experience with cloud security (AWS, Azure, GCP).
- Proficiency in SIEM, EDR, IDS/IPS, and other security technologies.
- Strong understanding of network protocols, operating systems, and web application security.
- Experience with digital forensics and incident response frameworks (e.g., NIST, SANS).
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills.
- Relevant certifications such as CISSP, CISM, OSCP, or cloud security certifications are highly desirable.
- Ability to work effectively in a hybrid team environment.
- Strong communication and reporting skills.
Senior Cybersecurity Analyst - Cloud Security
Posted 5 days ago
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Job Description
- Develop and implement comprehensive cloud security strategies and policies aligned with industry best practices and regulatory requirements.
- Monitor cloud environments for security threats, vulnerabilities, and anomalous activities using advanced security tools.
- Conduct regular security assessments and penetration tests of cloud infrastructure (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP).
- Design and deploy security controls for cloud services, including identity and access management (IAM), network security, and data encryption.
- Lead incident response efforts for cloud-related security breaches, including investigation, containment, eradication, and recovery.
- Collaborate with engineering and operations teams to ensure secure application development and deployment practices in cloud environments.
- Manage and optimize security tools and technologies deployed in the cloud, such as SIEM, IDS/IPS, and WAF.
- Stay current with emerging cloud security threats, vulnerabilities, and best practices, and proactively update security measures.
- Develop and deliver security awareness training for technical teams working with cloud resources.
- Provide expert guidance on cloud security architecture and design principles to project teams.
- Ensure compliance with relevant security standards and regulations (e.g., ISO 27001, SOC 2).
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or a related field. Advanced degree or equivalent experience preferred.
- 5+ years of progressive experience in cybersecurity, with at least 3 years focused on cloud security.
- In-depth knowledge of major cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and their respective security services.
- Hands-on experience with security tools such as SIEM, vulnerability scanners, endpoint detection and response (EDR), and cloud security posture management (CSPM) solutions.
- Strong understanding of networking concepts, TCP/IP, firewalls, VPNs, and intrusion detection/prevention systems.
- Experience with scripting languages (e.g., Python, Bash) for automation of security tasks.
- Relevant security certifications such as CISSP, CCSP, AWS Certified Security – Specialty, or Azure Security Engineer Associate are highly desirable.
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and critical-thinking skills.
- Superior written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain complex security issues clearly.
- Proven ability to work effectively in a remote, collaborative team environment.
Senior Cybersecurity Analyst - Cloud Security
Posted 5 days ago
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Key Responsibilities:
- Develop and implement cloud security strategies and architecture.
- Monitor security alerts and events across cloud environments, identifying and responding to threats in real-time.
- Conduct regular security assessments and penetration testing of cloud services and applications.
- Manage and configure cloud security tools, including firewalls, IDS/IPS, WAFs, and SIEM solutions.
- Investigate security incidents, perform root cause analysis, and implement corrective actions.
- Develop and maintain security policies, procedures, and documentation for cloud environments.
- Collaborate with DevOps and engineering teams to integrate security into the CI/CD pipeline.
- Provide security awareness training and guidance to internal teams.
- Stay current with emerging threats, vulnerabilities, and security technologies.
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, IT, or related field.
- 5+ years of experience in cybersecurity, with a focus on cloud security.
- Expertise in AWS, Azure, or GCP security.
- Strong understanding of network security, cryptography, and threat modeling.
- Experience with SIEM, IDS/IPS, and vulnerability scanning tools.
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.