Senior Cybersecurity Analyst - Cloud Security Specialist

About

Our client is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Cybersecurity Analyst with a specialization in cloud security to join their dynamic, remote-first security operations team. This pivotal role will be instrumental in protecting our extensive cloud infrastructure and sensitive data against evolving cyber threats. You will be responsible for the design, implementation, and maintenance of robust security controls across various cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP), ensuring compliance with industry best practices and regulatory requirements. Your expertise will be critical in identifying vulnerabilities, developing mitigation strategies, and responding to security incidents in a timely and effective manner. This is a hands‑on role requiring deep technical knowledge of cloud security architectures, identity and access management (IAM) in cloud environments, data encryption techniques, and network security principles as applied to the cloud. You will conduct regular security assessments, penetration testing, and vulnerability scanning to proactively identify and address potential weaknesses. A key responsibility will be the continuous monitoring of cloud environments for suspicious activities, leveraging advanced security information and event management (SIEM) tools and threat intelligence feeds. You will also develop and refine security policies, standards, and procedures tailored for cloud deployments. This position demands a proactive mindset, exceptional analytical skills, and the ability to work independently in a remote setting, collaborating effectively with distributed teams through virtual channels. The ideal candidate will possess strong communication skills, able to articulate complex security concepts to both technical and non‑technical stakeholders. You will contribute to incident response planning and execution, ensuring business continuity and minimizing potential damage from security breaches. This is an excellent opportunity for a seasoned cybersecurity professional to contribute significantly to a secure digital future.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and manage security controls for cloud infrastructure (AWS, Azure, GCP).
• Conduct regular security assessments, penetration testing, and vulnerability management.
• Monitor cloud environments for security threats and anomalies using SIEM and other tools.
• Develop and enforce cloud security policies, standards, and procedures.
• Manage identity and access management (IAM) for cloud resources.
• Ensure data protection and encryption across cloud services.
• Lead incident response activities for cloud‑related security events.
• Collaborate with development and operations teams on secure cloud architecture.
• Stay current with emerging cloud security threats and technologies.
• Provide security guidance and expertise to internal teams.
• Maintain compliance with relevant regulations and standards (e.g., ISO 27001, SOC 2).
• Develop and maintain security documentation and reporting.
• Automate security tasks and processes where possible.
• Mentor junior security analysts.
• Participate in security awareness training for employees.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or a related field.
• 5+ years of progressive experience in cybersecurity, with a strong focus on cloud security.
• In‑depth knowledge of AWS, Azure, or GCP security services and best practices.
• Proficiency in security scripting languages (e.g., Python, PowerShell).
• Experience with SIEM tools (e.g., Splunk, QRadar) and threat intelligence platforms.
• Strong understanding of networking, operating systems, and application security.
• Experience with containerization and orchestration security (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes).
• Relevant certifications such as CISSP, CCSP, AWS Certified Security – Specialty, or Azure Security Engineer Associate are highly desirable.
• Excellent analytical, problem‑solving, and incident response skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively in a remote team environment.
• Proven ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.
• Experience with compliance frameworks and audits in cloud environments.