Cloud Security Analyst

Job Summary

Posting title: Cloud Security Analyst

Experience: 1-2 Years

Location: Mumbai

Work mode: On-site

Qualification: B.Tech / B.E. in Computer Science or MCA / M.Tech

Job Type: Full time

Role Overview

We are looking for a Cloud Security Analyst with 12 years of hands-on experience in AWS Cloud Security and Security Operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor and manage Cortex Cloud (CNAPP), including alert monitoring, policy tuning, troubleshooting, and operational support.
• Coordinate with Cloud Infrastructure teams for Cortex Cloud integration, connectivity, and issue resolution.
• Monitor and investigate security findings from AWS Security Hub and Amazon GuardDuty.
• Understand common GuardDuty finding types, perform initial analysis, and support remediation activities.
• Perform CSPM assessments to identify security gaps and track remediation based on organizational controls.
• Review AWS security configurations and recommend security best practices and improvements.
• Collaborate with Cloud Infrastructure, DevOps, and Application teams to communicate security gaps and ensure timely closure.
• Perform cloud security investigations, integrations, and other ad-hoc security tasks related to cloud resources.
• Review cloud hardening guides and perform hardening checks to validate compliance with defined security standards.
• Prepare and maintain weekly and monthly cloud security governance reports.
• Present security posture, findings, remediation status, and key observations during governance meetings.
• Support security activities related to containers and Kubernetes workloads.

Required Skills

• 12 years of experience in Cloud Security, AWS Security, or Cloud Security Operations.
• Hands-on experience with AWS services and security configurations.
• Basic hands-on experience with Cortex Cloud (CNAPP), including: Alert monitoring, Policy tuning, Operational support, Basic troubleshooting.
• Working knowledge of AWS Security Hub and Amazon GuardDuty.
• Understanding of GuardDuty finding types and basic investigation/reporting.
• Knowledge of CSPM concepts, cloud security controls, and identifying security gaps.
• Understanding of AWS security best practices and cloud hardening.
• Basic understanding of Containers and Kubernetes security.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills with the ability to coordinate with cross-functional teams.
• Good analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to understand security requirements, communicate findings clearly, and follow up with teams for remediation.