Security operations analyst

Overview
As a Security Operations analyst, you will play a critical role in ensuring the security and integrity of cloud-based systems. Your expertise will be essential in safeguarding digital assets, managing risks, and implementing robust security controls. If you’re passionate about cloud security and have the technical acumen to thrive in this dynamic field, read on!
Responsibilities

Develop Approach to Security Assessment & Authorization (SA&A): Collaborate with cross-functional teams to conduct security assessments for
FedRAMP-approved cloud service providers. Ensurepliance with security standards and controls.

Provide Technical Expertise: Offer insights on moving systems to the cloud, assess potential security risks, and rmend necessary security measures.

Perform Security Design Reviews: Evaluate the security implications of introducing new technologies within the cloud environment.

Influence Security Best Practices: Work closely with engineering teams to promote adherence to security policies, standards, and guidelines.

Consult with Partner Teams: Collaborate with IT, security operations, corporateernance, and product development teams on deep technical security and risk considerations.

Create Security Automation: Utilize AWS services (such as Lambda) to automate security processes.

Qualifications

Education: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree inputer Science, Engineering, Information Security, or related fields1.

Certifications: Relevant certifications, including
AWS,
CISSP,
CCSP,
CISA,
CISM.

Experience: Proven work experience as a Cloud Security Engineer or similar role in information security. Familiarity with cloudputing technologies and workload transition challenges.
Understanding of firewalls, VPNs, IDS/IPS, and security event analysis2.

Desired Skills

Cloud Security Expertise: Understanding cloud architecture, cloud service models (IaaS, PaaS, SaaS), and security controls within cloud environments.

Risk Management: Identify, assess, and mitigate risks through regular security audits, vulnerability assessments, and disaster recovery planning.

Automation: Proficiency in automating security tasks to ensure elasticity and efficiency across cloud platforms.

Encryption and Authentication: Knowledge of encryption techniques and industry-standard authentication mechanisms.

Cloud Networking: Familiarity with cloud networking architecture and best practices.

Cybersecurity Concepts: Stay updated on emerging threats and trends in cloud security3.

Additional Experience (Desirable)

Product Security Ownership: Work as a product owner for security features.

Privacy andpliance: Collaborate with program teams to capture design inputs for product security and privacy.

Security Architecture Design: Create cloud security architectures and strategies.

Experience in Security,pliance, and Risk Management