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Cloud Cybersecurity Operations Analyst - CNAPP

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Job Summary

We are looking for a Cloud Operations Analyst with a strong cybersecurity background to join our growing cloud team. This role will focus on designing, implementing, and securing cloud infrastructure and applications, with a particular emphasis on Cloud-Native Application Protection Platforms (CNAPP). You will work closely with Networking, Vulnerability Management, and Engineering teams to ensure our cloud environments are secure, compliant, and resilient.

Key Responsibilities

  • Design and operate secure, scalable, and resilient cloud security processes on platforms such as AWS and Azure.
  • Integrate and manage CNAPP solutions (e.g., AWS SecurityHub, Lacework, Wiz, Orca security) to provide visibility and protection across the cloud-native stack.
  • Implement and maintain cloud security controls, including identity and access management (IAM), reporting and incident response processes, and security groups.
  • Automate security and compliance checks using policy tooling, scanners, and integrated telemetry pipelines.
  • Monitor and respond to cloud cybersecurity incidents, vulnerabilities, and misconfigurations.
  • Collaborate with other Cybersecurity teams on projects and initiatives, providing expertise in the relevant field.
  • Conduct regular cloud cybersecurity assessments, threat modeling, and risk analysis.
  • Stay current with evolving cloud cybersecurity threats, tools, and best practices.

Key Tools and Useful Skills

  • AWS Security Hub, S3, and Cloudtrail
  • Azure Sentinel / Crowdstrike EDR
  • Tanium Threat Intelligence
  • Atlassian JIRA, Confluence
  • ServiceNow / Assyst Ticketing
  • FortiSOAR, Rapid7, or similar SIEM/Log Ingestion tools
  • API usage and manipulation via IDE (VSCode, PyCharms, etc.)

Required Qualifications

  • Cybersecurity-related Degree or Equivalent Experience
  • 3+ years of experience in cloud operations with a strong focus on cybersecurity.
  • Hands-on experience with at least one major cloud provider (AWS, Azure, or GCP).
  • Experience with CNAPP platforms and cloud security posture management (CSPM).
  • Proficiency in scripting, automation, usage of APIs (e.g., Python, Bash, PowerShell).
  • Familiarity with cloud-hosted instances such as containers (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes).
  • Strong understanding of cloud networking, IAM, encryption, and compliance frameworks (e.g., NIST, CIS, ISO 27001).

Preferred Qualifications

  • Cloud cybersecurity certifications (AWS Security, Azure Security, CCSP, etc.)
  • Experience with SIEM, SOAR, and threat detection tools in cloud environments.
  • Knowledge of cloud architecture and built-in feature sets (like Cloudtrail, S3, etc.).
  • Experience with vulnerability management and incident response in cloud-native environments.