Cloud Security Analyst
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 25, 2026. First seen by Alion on Sep 16, 2026.
Role Overview We are looking for a Cloud Security Analyst with 1-2 years of hands-on experience in AWS Cloud Security and Security Operations.
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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 1-2 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.