Cloud Security Analyst - AWS / Azure - Security Tooling

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Cloud Security Analyst - AWS / Azure - Security Tooling, Milton Keynes

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Client:

GBC5 Enterprise Services Information Security UK Limited

Location:

Milton Keynes, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Job Reference:

63f0c7af9f6a

Job Views:

6

Posted:

26.04.2025

Expiry Date:

10.06.2025

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Job Description:

Job Description:

• Management of existing cloud security native tools
• Ownership of service requests related to cloud security tools
• Incident escalation point for security analysts
• Continuous improvement along with wider team as part of Centre of Excellence
• Responsible for providing technical support in the creation and delivery of technology solutions designed to meet customers’ business needs and, consequently, for understanding customers’ businesses.
• As trusted advisor create and maintain effective customer relationships so as to ensure customer satisfaction.
• Maintain knowledge of leading-edge technologies and industry/market domain knowledge.
• Frequently contributes to the development of new ideas/methods.
• Usually works on complex problems or projects where analysis of situations or data requires an in-depth evaluation of multiple factors.
• Regularly exercises significant independent judgment within broadly defined policies and practices to determine best method for accomplishing work and achieving objectives.
• Provides expertise to functional project teams and may participate in cross functional initiatives.

Experience required:

We are seeking candidates with a minimum of 3 years' experience with either AWS or Azure cloud infrastructure, a demonstrable experience in modern DevSecOps/CloudOps practices, experience with cloud infrastructure monitoring, experience of working within controlled regulatory frameworks, and an 'automate everything' mindset.

Technical Skills:

• Proficient in AWS and Azure security services, features, and management tools.
• Understanding of each platform's native security controls and best practices.
• Experience with security tools specific to AWS and Azure, such as AWS Security Hub, Microsoft Defender for Cloud, and third-party tools like Palo Alto Networks, Tenable, etc. Experience and knowledge of CNAPP solutions.
• Knowledge of automated security scanning tools, intrusion detection systems, and firewalls.
• Experience of DevSecOps tools and processes, AKS and EKS and container security.
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and related tools (e.g., GitHub, Azure DevOps).
• Understanding of infrastructure as code (IaC) using tools like Terraform and Ansible.
• Proficient in scripting languages such as Python, PowerShell, or Bash to automate security tasks and responses.
• Ability to develop and maintain automation scripts that integrate security into the CI/CD process.
• Understanding of Networking and Encryption in Cloud environments
• Strong understanding of network configurations, security groups, and Virtual Private Cloud (VPC) setups.
• Knowledge of encryption protocols and key management practices specific to cloud environments.
• Experience of working with JIRA, and Devops.

Technical skills or Experience in some of the following:

• AWS IAM access analyser
• AWS Inspector
• AWS WAF
• AWS Config
• AWS KMS
• Jira
• Confluence
• Infrastructure As Code
• Terraform
• Dark Trace
• Palo Alto NGFW and Panaroma
• Tenable CNAPP

Additional Information:

• Professional Accreditations/Certifications are preferred
• This is a mobile role, travel compulsory
• The candidate must hold a current driving license
• Background Checking is needed with full financial check
• Needs to be eligible for Security Clearance