Cloud Security - AWS Security Analyst
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Nov 4, 2026. First seen by Alion on Nov 2, 2026. Zensar Technologies scores A on the Alion truth index.
AWS Security Analyst L2 Job Description
Job Title: AWS Security Analyst L2
Experience: 3-6 Years
Domain: Cloud Security Operations (AWS)
Role Summary
The AWS Security Analyst L2 is responsible for monitoring, investigating, and responding to security threats across AWS cloud environments. The role focuses on operational security, incident analysis, GuardDuty monitoring, Security Hub findings management, WAF administration, DDoS protection, and cloud security compliance.
Key Responsibilities
Security Monitoring & Incident Response
- Monitor AWS Security Hub, GuardDuty, CloudTrail, and CloudWatch alerts.
- Investigate security incidents and suspicious activities.
- Analyze Indicators of Compromise (IOC) and Indicators of Attack (IOA).
- Perform incident triage and escalation.
- Support containment and remediation activities.
AWS Security Operations
- Manage and review Security Hub findings.
- Investigate GuardDuty threat detections.
- Monitor CloudTrail logs for anomalous activities.
- Validate security events and eliminate false positives.
- Support vulnerability remediation activities.
Web Application Security
- Administer AWS WAF policies and rule sets.
- Manage IP reputation and geo-blocking rules.
- Create custom WAF rules for application protection.
- Analyze application-layer attack patterns.
DDoS Protection
- Monitor AWS Shield Standard and Shield Advanced.
- Investigate DDoS attack alerts and traffic anomalies.
- Coordinate mitigation efforts with infrastructure teams.
- Support incident reporting and post-incident analysis.
Compliance & Governance
- Support CIS AWS Benchmark compliance.
- Assist in cloud security audits.
- Review security posture and compliance findings.
- Support regulatory requirements such as ISO27001, SOC2, GDPR.
Required Skills
AWS Security Services
- AWS Security Hub
- AWS GuardDuty
- AWS WAF
- AWS Shield
- AWS CloudTrail
- AWS Config
- AWS Inspector
- Amazon Macie
Security Operations
- Incident Response
- Threat Hunting
- Vulnerability Management
- Log Analysis
- MITRE ATT&CK
Scripting
- Python
- PowerShell
- AWS CLI
Preferred Certifications
- AWS Certified Security Specialty
- AWS Solutions Architect Associate
- CompTIA Security+
- CEH
- SC-200
AWS Security Analyst L2 Job Description
Job Title: AWS Security Analyst L2
Experience: 3-6 Years
Domain: Cloud Security Operations (AWS)
Role Summary
The AWS Security Analyst L2 is responsible for monitoring, investigating, and responding to security threats across AWS cloud environments. The role focuses on operational security, incident analysis, GuardDuty monitoring, Security Hub findings management, WAF administration, DDoS protection, and cloud security compliance.
Key Responsibilities
Security Monitoring & Incident Response
- Monitor AWS Security Hub, GuardDuty, CloudTrail, and CloudWatch alerts.
- Investigate security incidents and suspicious activities.
- Analyze Indicators of Compromise (IOC) and Indicators of Attack (IOA).
- Perform incident triage and escalation.
- Support containment and remediation activities.
AWS Security Operations
- Manage and review Security Hub findings.
- Investigate GuardDuty threat detections.
- Monitor CloudTrail logs for anomalous activities.
- Validate security events and eliminate false positives.
- Support vulnerability remediation activities.
Web Application Security
- Administer AWS WAF policies and rule sets.
- Manage IP reputation and geo-blocking rules.
- Create custom WAF rules for application protection.
- Analyze application-layer attack patterns.
DDoS Protection
- Monitor AWS Shield Standard and Shield Advanced.
- Investigate DDoS attack alerts and traffic anomalies.
- Coordinate mitigation efforts with infrastructure teams.
- Support incident reporting and post-incident analysis.
Compliance & Governance
- Support CIS AWS Benchmark compliance.
- Assist in cloud security audits.
- Review security posture and compliance findings.
- Support regulatory requirements such as ISO27001, SOC2, GDPR.
Required Skills
AWS Security Services
- AWS Security Hub
- AWS GuardDuty
- AWS WAF
- AWS Shield
- AWS CloudTrail
- AWS Config
- AWS Inspector
- Amazon Macie
Security Operations
- Incident Response
- Threat Hunting
- Vulnerability Management
- Log Analysis
- MITRE ATT&CK
Scripting
- Python
- PowerShell
- AWS CLI
Preferred Certifications
- AWS Certified Security Specialty
- AWS Solutions Architect Associate
- CompTIA Security+
- CEH
- SC-200
AWS Security Analyst L2 Job Description
Job Title: AWS Security Analyst L2
Experience: 3-6 Years
Domain: Cloud Security Operations (AWS)
Role Summary
The AWS Security Analyst L2 is responsible for monitoring, investigating, and responding to security threats across AWS cloud environments. The role focuses on operational security, incident analysis, GuardDuty monitoring, Security Hub findings management, WAF administration, DDoS protection, and cloud security compliance.
Key Responsibilities
Security Monitoring & Incident Response
- Monitor AWS Security Hub, GuardDuty, CloudTrail, and CloudWatch alerts.
- Investigate security incidents and suspicious activities.
- Analyze Indicators of Compromise (IOC) and Indicators of Attack (IOA).
- Perform incident triage and escalation.
- Support containment and remediation activities.
AWS Security Operations
- Manage and review Security Hub findings.
- Investigate GuardDuty threat detections.
- Monitor CloudTrail logs for anomalous activities.
- Validate security events and eliminate false positives.
- Support vulnerability remediation activities.
Web Application Security
- Administer AWS WAF policies and rule sets.
- Manage IP reputation and geo-blocking rules.
- Create custom WAF rules for application protection.
- Analyze application-layer attack patterns.
DDoS Protection
- Monitor AWS Shield Standard and Shield Advanced.
- Investigate DDoS attack alerts and traffic anomalies.
- Coordinate mitigation efforts with infrastructure teams.
- Support incident reporting and post-incident analysis.
Compliance & Governance
- Support CIS AWS Benchmark compliance.
- Assist in cloud security audits.
- Review security posture and compliance findings.
- Support regulatory requirements such as ISO27001, SOC2, GDPR.
Required Skills
AWS Security Services
- AWS Security Hub
- AWS GuardDuty
- AWS WAF
- AWS Shield
- AWS CloudTrail
- AWS Config
- AWS Inspector
- Amazon Macie
Security Operations
- Incident Response
- Threat Hunting
- Vulnerability Management
- Log Analysis
- MITRE ATT&CK
Scripting
- Python
- PowerShell
- AWS CLI
Preferred Certifications
- AWS Certified Security Specialty
- AWS Solutions Architect Associate
- CompTIA Security+
- CEH
- SC-200