Cloud Security Analyst

About the Role

We are seeking a skilled and motivated Cloud Security Analyst to join our cybersecurity team. This role is focused on proactively identifying, analyzing, and responding to security threats across cloud‑native environments, including IaaS, PaaS, and SaaS platforms.

The successful candidate will play a critical role in monitoring cloud security alerts, investigating suspicious activity, and escalating incidents for response and remediation. This position is well suited for candidates with prior Security Operations Center experience and a strong foundation in cloud security principles.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor and analyze security events across AWS and Azure cloud environments
• Triage alerts, investigate incidents, and escalate issues to appropriate response teams
• Tune and optimize security alerts to reduce false positives
• Maintain and update security documentation as tooling or environments change
• Investigate and report critical cloud vulnerabilities
• Use tools such as Splunk and Log Analytics to analyze cloud security logs
• Identify and articulate current and emerging threats to cloud environments, including misuse of AI and jailbreak attempts
• Collaborate closely with incident response, vulnerability management, and threat intelligence teams
• Participate in weekend shift coverage as part of a rotating schedule

Required Experience & Qualifications

• 2–5 years of experience in Cyber Security, Incident Response, SOC operations, or a related field
• Hands-on experience using Splunk for security investigations (minimum 2 years preferred)
• Experience with at least one major cloud security platform (e.g. Azure Security Center, AWS Security Hub, or Google Cloud Security)
• Broad understanding of security threats, vulnerabilities, attack vectors, and malware
• Familiarity with hybrid or large-scale cloud environments
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Cyber Security, or equivalent practical experience
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical-thinking skills
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, operational security environment
• Understanding of cloud platforms: AWS, Azure, and/or GCP
• Basic familiarity with security frameworks and standards such as CIS, NIST, MITRE, ISO 27001, PCI DSS, HIPAA, or GDPR
• Understanding of configuration management and automation tools (e.g. Terraform, Ansible, Puppet, Chef, Packer)
• Experience working alongside incident response teams, red/purple teams, threat hunters, or vulnerability managers

Desired Skills

• CISSP, CCSP, CISM
• Cloud security certifications (e.g. SANS/GIAC)
• Vendor certifications such as AZ‑500, SC‑200, AZ‑204, CKA, CKS, RHCE
• Bachelors degree in information technology or related field
• Self‑motivated and eager to learn
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Comfortable working in a collaborative, matrixed environment

Working Arrangement

• On-site role, five days per week
• Shift arrangement, day shift only

We regret to inform that only shortlisted candidates will be notified

EA Reference: MOSS VENETIA, R1980847

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