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Senior Information Security Analyst - Cloud Focus
Posted 20 days ago
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We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Information Security Analyst to join our dynamic, fully remote team. This role is crucial for safeguarding our digital assets and ensuring the integrity, confidentiality, and availability of our systems and data. As a remote-first organization, you will collaborate with a diverse, geographically dispersed team, utilizing cutting-edge tools and methodologies. Your primary focus will be on cloud security, architecting and implementing robust security controls within our cloud environments (AWS, Azure, GCP).
Responsibilities:
Responsibilities:
- Develop, implement, and maintain security policies, standards, and procedures, with a strong emphasis on cloud-native security best practices.
- Conduct regular security assessments, vulnerability scans, and penetration tests on cloud infrastructure and applications.
- Monitor security alerts and events, investigate incidents, and provide timely and effective response and remediation.
- Design and manage security solutions for cloud environments, including identity and access management (IAM), network security, data encryption, and threat detection systems.
- Collaborate with engineering and development teams to integrate security into the CI/CD pipeline and ensure secure coding practices.
- Stay abreast of the latest cloud security threats, trends, and technologies, and proactively adapt our security posture.
- Develop and deliver security awareness training to employees across the organization.
- Participate in incident response planning and execution, including forensic analysis when necessary.
- Manage and maintain security tools and technologies, ensuring optimal performance and effectiveness.
- Contribute to the development and enhancement of our overall information security strategy, with a particular focus on cloud risk management.
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
- 5+ years of experience in information security, with a significant focus on cloud security (AWS, Azure, or GCP).
- In-depth understanding of cloud security principles, architectures, and best practices.
- Proficiency in security assessment tools, SIEM solutions, and incident response methodologies.
- Strong knowledge of network protocols, operating systems, and web application security.
- Experience with scripting languages (e.g., Python, PowerShell) for automation of security tasks.
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to think critically under pressure.
- Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively in a remote environment.
- Relevant security certifications such as CISSP, CCSP, or cloud-specific security certifications are highly desirable.
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Senior Information Security Analyst - Cloud Focus
Posted 20 days ago
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Our client is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Information Security Analyst with a strong focus on cloud security to join their dynamic, fully remote team. In this pivotal role, you will be instrumental in safeguarding our organization's digital assets against evolving cyber threats. You will design, implement, and manage robust security measures across our cloud infrastructure (AWS, Azure, GCP), ensuring compliance with industry standards and best practices. Your responsibilities will include conducting regular security assessments, penetration testing, vulnerability management, and incident response planning and execution. You will also play a key part in developing and refining security policies, procedures, and architectural designs. The ideal candidate will possess a deep understanding of network security, endpoint security, data loss prevention, and identity and access management. This position requires a proactive approach to threat intelligence and a passion for staying ahead of emerging security trends. Collaboration is key; you will work closely with development, operations, and other IT teams to integrate security seamlessly into the software development lifecycle and operational processes. This is a fantastic opportunity for a motivated security professional to make a significant impact in a growing organization, working entirely from the comfort of your home office. The role demands excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, along with the ability to communicate complex security concepts clearly and effectively to both technical and non-technical stakeholders. You will be responsible for developing and maintaining security documentation, contributing to security awareness training programs, and managing security tools and technologies. If you are a forward-thinking security expert ready to take on new challenges in a fully remote environment, we encourage you to apply.
Key Responsibilities:
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop, implement, and manage cloud security strategies and controls (AWS, Azure, GCP).
- Conduct regular security audits, risk assessments, and vulnerability scans.
- Lead incident response efforts, including investigation, containment, eradication, and recovery.
- Design and implement security solutions for network, applications, and data.
- Stay current with threat intelligence and emerging security vulnerabilities.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure security is integrated into all aspects of IT operations.
- Develop and enforce security policies, standards, and procedures.
- Manage and optimize security tools and technologies.
- Provide security guidance and mentorship to junior team members.
- Contribute to security awareness and training programs.
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or a related field (or equivalent practical experience).
- 5+ years of experience in information security, with a significant portion focused on cloud environments.
- Proven experience with security frameworks such as NIST, ISO 27001, and GDPR.
- In-depth knowledge of cloud security best practices and technologies (e.g., IAM, security groups, WAF, KMS).
- Strong understanding of network protocols, firewall management, and intrusion detection/prevention systems.
- Experience with SIEM tools, vulnerability scanners, and penetration testing methodologies.
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
- Relevant certifications such as CISSP, CCSP, or cloud-specific security certifications are highly desirable.
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Senior Information Security Analyst (Cloud Focus)
Posted 20 days ago
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Our client is a rapidly growing technology firm seeking a highly skilled Senior Information Security Analyst with a specialization in cloud security to join their fully remote team. This role is critical in safeguarding the company's digital assets, ensuring the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of its systems and data. You will be responsible for developing, implementing, and maintaining robust security controls within cloud environments (AWS, Azure, GCP), conducting threat assessments, vulnerability management, and incident response. The ideal candidate will possess deep knowledge of cloud security best practices, security frameworks (e.g., ISO 27001, NIST), and compliance regulations relevant to cloud deployments. You will work closely with engineering and operations teams to integrate security into the software development lifecycle (DevSecOps) and ensure secure cloud configurations. Responsibilities include security architecture reviews, penetration testing oversight, security monitoring, log analysis, and developing security policies and procedures. This is a fully remote position, requiring a self-motivated individual with excellent communication skills to collaborate effectively with geographically dispersed teams. A strong understanding of network security, endpoint security, cryptography, and identity and access management is essential. Experience in automating security processes and using scripting languages (Python, Bash) is highly desirable. You will play a key role in shaping the company's cloud security posture and mitigating emerging threats. The ability to articulate complex security concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences is crucial. Continuous learning and staying abreast of the latest security trends and technologies are expected. This position offers the opportunity to work on cutting-edge cloud technologies and make a significant impact on the organization's security resilience.
Key Responsibilities:
Key Responsibilities:
- Design, implement, and manage security controls in cloud environments (AWS, Azure, GCP).
- Conduct security assessments, vulnerability scans, and penetration tests.
- Develop and maintain security policies, standards, and procedures.
- Monitor security alerts and respond to security incidents and breaches.
- Perform security reviews of cloud architecture and applications.
- Implement and manage identity and access management (IAM) solutions.
- Ensure compliance with relevant security regulations and frameworks.
- Collaborate with development and operations teams on DevSecOps practices.
- Stay current with emerging security threats and technologies.
- Provide security awareness training to employees.
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or a related field.
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in information security, with a focus on cloud security.
- Hands-on experience with AWS, Azure, or GCP security services.
- In-depth knowledge of security frameworks (e.g., ISO 27001, NIST).
- Experience with vulnerability management and incident response.
- Proficiency in scripting languages (e.g., Python, Bash) is a plus.
- Strong understanding of network security, cryptography, and IAM.
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Effective communication and collaboration skills for a remote environment.
- Relevant security certifications (e.g., CISSP, CCSP) are highly desirable.
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Senior Information Security Analyst (Cloud Focus)
Posted 20 days ago
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Our client is a rapidly growing financial technology firm that places paramount importance on data security and regulatory compliance. We are seeking an experienced Senior Information Security Analyst with a strong background in cloud security to join our distributed security team. This is a 100% remote position, offering the flexibility to work from anywhere in Kenya. You will be responsible for safeguarding our client's cloud infrastructure, detecting and responding to security threats, and ensuring the integrity of sensitive data. Responsibilities:
- Develop, implement, and maintain robust security controls and policies for cloud environments (AWS, Azure, GCP).
- Conduct regular security assessments, vulnerability scans, and penetration tests to identify and mitigate risks.
- Monitor security alerts and events using SIEM (Security Information and Event Management) tools and other security technologies.
- Investigate security incidents, perform forensic analysis, and develop incident response plans and procedures.
- Ensure compliance with relevant security standards and regulations (e.g., GDPR, PCI DSS, ISO 27001).
- Implement and manage identity and access management (IAM) solutions for cloud resources.
- Design and deploy security solutions for network, endpoint, and application protection.
- Collaborate with development and operations teams to embed security best practices into the software development lifecycle (DevSecOps).
- Stay up-to-date with the latest security threats, vulnerabilities, and mitigation techniques.
- Develop and deliver security awareness training to employees.
- Create and maintain detailed security documentation, including policies, procedures, and runbooks.
- Participate in security audits and provide evidence of compliance.
- Contribute to the continuous improvement of the overall security posture.
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Information Technology, or a related field. Master's degree preferred.
- Minimum of 7 years of experience in information security, with a significant focus on cloud security.
- Hands-on experience with cloud security best practices and technologies for AWS, Azure, or GCP.
- Proficiency in SIEM tools (e.g., Splunk, QRadar), IDS/IPS, firewalls, and endpoint detection and response (EDR) solutions.
- Strong understanding of networking protocols, cryptography, and common security vulnerabilities.
- Experience with scripting languages (e.g., Python, PowerShell) for automation of security tasks.
- Relevant security certifications such as CISSP, CCSP, OSCP, or cloud-specific security certifications are highly desirable.
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and incident response skills.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to explain complex security concepts to technical and non-technical audiences.
- Ability to work independently and manage time effectively in a remote environment.
- Experience with DevSecOps principles and tools is a plus.
- Knowledge of container security (Docker, Kubernetes) is beneficial.
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Senior Information Security Analyst - Cloud Focus
Posted 12 days ago
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Our client is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Senior Information Security Analyst with a strong focus on cloud security to join their dynamic, fully remote team. In this pivotal role, you will be responsible for safeguarding our digital assets, assessing vulnerabilities, and implementing robust security measures across our cloud infrastructure. Your expertise will be crucial in protecting sensitive data, ensuring compliance with industry regulations, and proactively identifying and mitigating emerging threats. You will collaborate closely with engineering, operations, and development teams to integrate security best practices into the entire software development lifecycle. This is a unique opportunity to shape the security posture of a forward-thinking organization from the comfort of your home office. You will conduct in-depth security assessments of cloud environments (AWS, Azure, GCP), develop and maintain security policies and procedures, and lead incident response efforts when necessary. A significant part of your role will involve threat modeling, penetration testing, and vulnerability management. You'll also be instrumental in designing and implementing security controls, monitoring security alerts, and reporting on the overall security status to senior management. The ideal candidate will possess a deep understanding of network security, application security, cryptography, and identity and access management. Experience with SIEM tools, endpoint detection and response (EDR), and security automation is highly desirable. This position requires a proactive, analytical mind with excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to communicate complex security concepts clearly and effectively to both technical and non-technical audiences. The work environment is collaborative, fast-paced, and dedicated to continuous learning and improvement, all within a fully remote setup based out of **Kericho, Kericho, KE**. We are looking for individuals who are passionate about cybersecurity and committed to making a tangible impact.
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Senior Information Security Analyst - Cloud Focus
Posted 13 days ago
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Our client, a leader in data protection and cybersecurity, is seeking an experienced Senior Information Security Analyst with a strong specialization in cloud security. This is a critical, fully remote position requiring deep expertise in safeguarding digital assets within complex cloud environments. You will be responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining robust security measures to protect our client's infrastructure, data, and applications against evolving cyber threats. Your role will involve proactive threat hunting, incident response, and continuous improvement of security protocols.
Key Responsibilities:
Qualifications:
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop and implement comprehensive security strategies for cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP).
- Conduct regular security assessments, vulnerability scans, and penetration testing to identify weaknesses.
- Design, deploy, and manage security tools and technologies, including firewalls, IDS/IPS, SIEM, and endpoint protection.
- Monitor security alerts and events, performing in-depth analysis to detect and respond to security incidents.
- Lead incident response activities, including containment, eradication, and recovery, documenting findings and lessons learned.
- Develop and maintain security policies, standards, and procedures.
- Ensure compliance with relevant security regulations and industry best practices (e.g., ISO 27001, GDPR, NIST).
- Provide security awareness training to employees.
- Evaluate and recommend new security technologies and solutions.
- Collaborate with IT and development teams to integrate security into the software development lifecycle (DevSecOps).
- Perform threat intelligence analysis to anticipate and mitigate emerging risks.
- Conduct security audits and reviews of third-party vendors.
- Contribute to the development and testing of disaster recovery and business continuity plans.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or a related field.
- 5+ years of experience in information security, with a significant focus 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, vulnerability scanners, and firewalls.
- Strong understanding of network protocols, operating systems, and common attack vectors.
- Experience with incident response and forensic analysis.
- Relevant security certifications (e.g., CISSP, CCSP, Security+).
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work independently and manage time effectively in a remote environment.
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Senior Information Security Analyst - Cloud Focus
Posted 6 days ago
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Our client is seeking a highly experienced Senior Information Security Analyst with a specialization in cloud environments to join their fully remote security operations team. In this critical role, you will be instrumental in safeguarding our digital assets and ensuring the integrity, confidentiality, and availability of our cloud-based infrastructure and sensitive data. Your responsibilities will encompass a wide range of security functions, including the design, implementation, and management of cloud security controls across platforms such as AWS, Azure, and GCP. You will conduct thorough risk assessments, vulnerability analyses, and penetration testing to identify and mitigate potential threats. Developing and enforcing security policies, standards, and procedures will be a key part of your remit, ensuring compliance with relevant regulations and best practices. Incident response and forensic analysis will also fall under your purview, requiring rapid and effective action to contain and remediate security breaches. You will work closely with development and operations teams to embed security best practices throughout the software development lifecycle (SDLC) and infrastructure deployments. Continuous monitoring of security systems, log analysis, and the utilization of Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) tools are essential for proactive threat detection. The ideal candidate will possess deep technical expertise in network security, endpoint security, identity and access management, encryption, and data loss prevention strategies within cloud contexts. Experience with security orchestration, automation, and response (SOAR) platforms is highly desirable. This position requires excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills, with the ability to articulate complex security issues to both technical and non-technical stakeholders. As a fully remote role, you must be self-motivated, organized, and capable of working independently while collaborating effectively with a geographically dispersed team. Contribution to security awareness training programs and staying abreast of emerging security threats and technologies are also expected. This is a challenging and rewarding opportunity to shape the cloud security posture of a forward-thinking organization from a remote setting, protecting critical systems and data.
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Senior Information Security Analyst - Cloud Focus
Posted 20 days ago
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We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Senior Information Security Analyst to join our dynamic, remote-first team. This role is critical in safeguarding our organization's digital assets and ensuring the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of our systems. As a remote employee, you will leverage cutting-edge technologies and collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop and implement robust security strategies. You will be responsible for identifying vulnerabilities, performing risk assessments, and responding to security incidents. Your expertise will be instrumental in maintaining compliance with industry regulations and best practices.
Key responsibilities include:
The ideal candidate will possess a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience. A minimum of 5 years of experience in information security is required, with a strong emphasis on cloud security. Certifications such as CISSP, CISM, or CCSP are highly desirable. Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, along with strong communication and interpersonal abilities, are essential. You must be comfortable working independently and as part of a distributed team, with a proven ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines. This is an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact on our security posture from the comfort of your home office in or near Garissa, Garissa, KE .
Key responsibilities include:
- Conducting comprehensive security assessments of cloud environments (AWS, Azure, GCP) and on-premises infrastructure.
- Developing and implementing security policies, standards, and procedures.
- Managing and monitoring security tools such as SIEM, IDS/IPS, and endpoint detection and response (EDR) solutions.
- Investigating and responding to security breaches and cyber threats, including forensic analysis and remediation.
- Designing and executing penetration testing and vulnerability scanning exercises.
- Providing security awareness training to employees across the organization.
- Collaborating with IT and development teams to integrate security into the software development lifecycle (SDLC).
- Staying abreast of the latest security threats, trends, and technologies.
- Documenting security incidents, findings, and recommendations.
- Ensuring compliance with relevant data protection regulations.
The ideal candidate will possess a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience. A minimum of 5 years of experience in information security is required, with a strong emphasis on cloud security. Certifications such as CISSP, CISM, or CCSP are highly desirable. Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, along with strong communication and interpersonal abilities, are essential. You must be comfortable working independently and as part of a distributed team, with a proven ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines. This is an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact on our security posture from the comfort of your home office in or near Garissa, Garissa, KE .
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Senior Information Security Analyst - Cloud Focus
Posted 15 days ago
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Our client is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Senior Information Security Analyst with a strong focus on cloud security to join their fully remote security operations team. This role is critical in safeguarding our client's digital assets and ensuring the integrity, confidentiality, and availability of information systems across cloud environments. You will be instrumental in identifying vulnerabilities, implementing security controls, and responding to security incidents.
Responsibilities:
This is a remote-first position offering a challenging and rewarding career in information security. While the role is remote, an awareness of regulatory environments and potential cyber threats relevant to regions like Embu, Embu, KE can be advantageous. The ideal candidate will possess a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or a related field, with a minimum of 6 years of experience in information security, specializing in cloud security. Demonstrable experience with major cloud platforms and their security offerings is mandatory. Certifications such as CISSP, CCSP, or cloud-specific security certifications are highly desirable. Strong technical skills in areas like network security, endpoint security, cryptography, and incident response are essential. Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills are required for effective remote collaboration and reporting.
Responsibilities:
- Develop, implement, and manage security controls and measures for cloud infrastructure (AWS, Azure, GCP).
- Conduct regular security assessments, vulnerability scanning, and penetration testing.
- Monitor security alerts and events, investigate potential breaches, and lead incident response efforts.
- Develop and maintain security policies, standards, and procedures.
- Ensure compliance with relevant security regulations and industry best practices.
- Collaborate with IT and development teams to integrate security into the software development lifecycle (SDLC).
- Design and implement security awareness training programs.
- Research emerging security threats and technologies to proactively enhance defenses.
- Manage security technologies such as SIEM, IDS/IPS, and WAF.
- Mentor junior security analysts.
This is a remote-first position offering a challenging and rewarding career in information security. While the role is remote, an awareness of regulatory environments and potential cyber threats relevant to regions like Embu, Embu, KE can be advantageous. The ideal candidate will possess a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or a related field, with a minimum of 6 years of experience in information security, specializing in cloud security. Demonstrable experience with major cloud platforms and their security offerings is mandatory. Certifications such as CISSP, CCSP, or cloud-specific security certifications are highly desirable. Strong technical skills in areas like network security, endpoint security, cryptography, and incident response are essential. Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills are required for effective remote collaboration and reporting.
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Senior Information Security Analyst (Cloud Focus)
Posted 4 days ago
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Our client is a rapidly growing fintech organization seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Information Security Analyst with a strong focus on cloud security. This is a fully remote position, offering the flexibility to work from anywhere within Kenya. You will play a critical role in protecting our organization's digital assets, ensuring the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of our cloud infrastructure and sensitive data. Your responsibilities will include designing, implementing, and maintaining robust security controls for cloud environments (AWS, Azure, GCP), conducting regular security assessments and penetration testing, and responding to security incidents. You will develop and enforce security policies and procedures, conduct security awareness training for employees, and stay abreast of emerging threats and vulnerabilities. The ideal candidate will possess a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or a related field, coupled with at least 5 years of experience in information security, with a significant portion dedicated to cloud security. Relevant certifications such as CISSP, CCSP, or cloud-specific security certifications are highly desirable. Proven expertise in cloud security best practices, threat modeling, incident response, and security monitoring tools is essential. Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, strong communication and interpersonal abilities, and the capacity to work independently in a remote setting are crucial. You will collaborate closely with development, operations, and compliance teams to embed security into the entire software development lifecycle. While this role is remote, candidates should be comfortable coordinating with teams potentially interacting with our **Machakos, Machakos, KE** operations. We offer a competitive compensation package, comprehensive benefits, and significant opportunities for professional growth in a challenging and rewarding environment. If you are a security-minded professional passionate about safeguarding cloud environments and driving security excellence, we encourage you to apply.
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