Lead Security Analyst - Cloud Secuity

Skillhub Solutions Inc.; Richmond Hill; On-site; CAD 157,000 - 228,000; Full time

Job summary

OpenText in Canada is hiring a Lead Cloud Security Analyst for the Global Information Security team to secure AWS, Azure, GCP, and sovereign cloud deployments along with large Kubernetes environments.

The role leads CNAPP platforms such as Prisma Cloud and Cortex Cloud, onboarding cloud accounts, enforcing security policies, guiding architecture, and mentoring staff while automating workflows with Python and APIs.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in cloud security across AWS, Azure, or GCP.
• Experience with CNAPP, CSPM, CWPP, CIEM.
• Knowledge of Linux, Kubernetes, containers, Terraform, Helm, Python, REST APIs.
• Familiarity with PCI DSS, ISO 27001, FedRAMP, IRAP, CIS Benchmarks, and NIST.
• Bachelor's degree; industry certifications preferred.

Responsibilities

• Operate and enhance CNAPP platforms across multi-cloud and Kubernetes.
• Onboard cloud accounts and enforce cloud security policies and guardrails.
• Coordinate remediation with cloud operations, DevOps, platform engineering, and infra teams.
• Support container security and integrate with DevOps, CI/CD, ticketing, reporting, and security processes.
• Advise on cloud security architecture, identity governance, least privilege, and best practices.
• Mentor colleagues, communicate cloud security posture and risk trends.
• Automate security workflows and reporting using Python, APIs, and AI-enabled capabilities.

Skills

CNAPP

CSPM

CWPP

CIEM

Kubernetes

Cloud security

Terraform

Helm

Python

REST APIs

Linux

Security standards

Education

Bachelor's degree

Industry certifications

Tools

Terraform

Helm

Python

REST APIs

Kubernetes

Linux

Job description

OpenText is hiring a Lead Cloud Security Analyst for its Global Information Security team. The role supports cloud security across AWS, Azure, GCP, sovereign cloud deployments, and large-scale Kubernetes environments.

Responsibilities

• Operate and enhance CNAPP platforms, including Prisma Cloud and Cortex Cloud, across multi-cloud and Kubernetes environments.
• Onboard cloud accounts and Kubernetes environments, and maintain cloud security policies, controls, alerts, and guardrails.
• Coordinate remediation of cloud security findings with cloud operations, DevOps, platform engineering, and infrastructure teams.
• Support container and Kubernetes workload protection and integrate security platforms with DevOps, CI/CD, ticketing, reporting, and security operations processes.
• Advise on cloud security architecture, identity governance, least privilege, and security best practices.
• Mentor colleagues, communicate cloud security posture and risk trends, and contribute to CNAPP roadmaps and standards.
• Automate security workflows and reporting using Python, APIs, and AI-enabled capabilities.

Qualifications

• At least five years of experience in cloud security, cloud engineering, security engineering, or a related field supporting AWS, Azure, and/or GCP.
• Experience with CNAPP, CSPM, CWP, CWPP, CIEM, or similar cloud security platforms.
• Working knowledge of Linux, Kubernetes, containers, Terraform, Helm, Python, REST APIs, and cloud-native architectures.
• Experience with security controls and frameworks such as PCI DSS, ISO 27001, FedRAMP, IRAP, Protected B, CIS Benchmarks, and NIST.
• A relevant bachelor's degree and industry certifications are preferred.

Compensation

Posted salary range: $110,960–$160,960. Actual salary may vary based on qualifications, location, and other factors.