Cloud Security Analyst

N. Harris Computer Corporation - USA; Manitoba; Remote; CAD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading provider of financial management software is seeking a Cloud Security Analyst to enhance security measures across cloud environments. The role involves evaluating security tools, managing access controls, and conducting risk assessments. Ideal candidates will have extensive experience in cybersecurity and cloud security, along with relevant technical skills and a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science.

Benefits

Competitive compensation package

Casual work environment

Full range of benefits including 401(k), health insurance

Paid vacation

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of experience as a System or Network Administrator.
• Minimum of 3 years in a security operations center or security-related role.
• At least 2 years of experience in cloud security.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for cloud security controls and processes.
• Performs vulnerability scanning for network devices and applications.
• Analyzes and assesses security incidents and escalates as needed.

Skills

Access control management

Cybersecurity

Vulnerability management

Incident management

Risk management

Security frameworks

Python

PowerShell

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science

Tools

Terraform

Azure ARM

Ansible

Azure Sentinel

AWS CloudWatch

Google Cloud Monitoring

Splunk

Job description

Harris Corporate IT - Remote Canada and United States

Harris Corporate IT is seeking a Cloud Security Analyst to join our team!

This person will participate in evaluating, developing, and implementing security tools, standards, procedures, and guidelines for multiple platforms in private and commercial cloud environments as needed.

As the Cloud Security Analyst, you will utilize your expertise in access control management, cybersecurity, vulnerability management, risk management, incident management, security frameworks, and other areas to provide security support for the Harris group of companies.

What your impact will be :

• Responsible for cloud security controls, processes, architecture consultation, design, and monitoring.
• Performs vulnerability scanning for network devices, applications, and databases to identify vulnerabilities.
• Analyzes and assesses security incidents and escalates incidents following the incident response plan.
• Monitors activities and events to detect, classify, and act upon anomalous behavior promptly.
• Develops and maintains standard practices and procedures for responding to threats.
• Manages and analyzes security information and event management (SIEM) tools to identify and respond to events.
• Assesses risks and vulnerabilities to develop baselines and respond to deviations.
• Manages access control, including auditing current controls, recommending improvements, and tracking remediation.
• Conducts risk assessments for regulatory compliance such as HIPAA, PCI, etc.
• Installs, maintains, and monitors security tools to protect systems and data.
• Performs security assessments of applications, databases, servers, and network devices.
• Collaborates with IT teams to resolve security issues promptly.
• Develops corrective and remediation plans for vulnerabilities or risks.
• Evaluates emerging technologies for security gaps and capabilities.
• Participates in security audits, incident exercises, reporting, and compliance activities.
• Supports security incident escalation and remediation with the Information Security Officer.
• Reviews security controls before hardware/software deployment to production.

What we are looking for :

• At least 5 years of experience as a System or Network Administrator (Unix/Windows).
• Minimum of 3 years in a security operations center or security-related role.
• At least 2 years of experience in cloud security.
• Experience in access control and identity management in on-premise and cloud environments.
• Knowledge of Azure Platform and Infrastructure services.
• Familiarity with Infrastructure as Code tools (Terraform, Azure ARM, Ansible, etc.).
• Proficiency in Python and PowerShell.
• Experience with monitoring tools such as Azure Sentinel, AWS CloudWatch, Google Cloud Monitoring, Splunk, etc.
• Hands-on experience managing security tools (e.g., Web Content Filtering, Anti-Malware, Firewalls, IDS/IPS).
• Ability to write security requirements and design documents.
• Skill in analyzing system logs and data from security and network devices.
• Knowledge of security controls, vulnerabilities, regulatory standards, and legal considerations.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field, or equivalent experience.

What will make you stand out :

• Certifications such as CISSP, CCSP, CCNA, MCSE are assets.
• Experience with container technologies like Docker and Kubernetes.
• Bilingual in English and French is a plus.

What we offer :

• A competitive compensation package.
• A casual work environment.
• Full range of benefits including 401(k), health insurance (medical, dental, vision, life, disability).
• Paid vacation.

About us :

Harris is a leading provider of financial management and CIS software solutions for the public sector, education, utilities, and healthcare across North America. We are a stable, growing company committed to our values of integrity and community. We offer opportunities for learning, fun, and making a meaningful impact.