Cloud Associate

Value Point Systems Pvt Ltd; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 800,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Value Point Systems Pvt Ltd in Bengaluru is seeking a Cloud Security Specialist with in-depth knowledge of AWS, Azure, or GCP cloud architectures. The role requires experience in deploying and managing cloud security solutions, conducting risk assessments, and responding to incidents. Candidates must possess a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Information Security and have at least 2 years in cloud security roles. Proficiency in scripting (Python, Bash) is advantageous. The position offers an opportunity to work in a cutting-edge technology environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or a related field.
• 2+ years of hands-on experience in cloud security or cloud infrastructure roles.
• Experience with AWS, Azure, or GCP platforms.
• Basic knowledge of security tools such as SIEM, CSPM, IAM, and EDR.
• Good understanding of network security and encryption.

Responsibilities

• Deploy and manage cloud architectures in AWS, Azure, or GCP.
• Conduct risk assessments and vulnerability scans.
• Implement and manage cloud-native security solutions.
• Respond to cloud security incidents and perform root cause analysis.

Skills

Cloud architectures (AWS, Azure, GCP)

Kubernetes

Docker

Infrastructure as Code (IaC)

Scripting (Python, PowerShell, Bash)

Cloud security best practices

DevSecOps practices

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Information Security

Tools

Terraform

CloudFormation

SIEM

CSPM

IAM

EDR

Job description

Key Responsibilities

• Strong knowledge of cloud architectures in AWS, Azure, or GCP.
• Hands‑on experience deploying, configuring and managing Amazon EC2 instances, containers, clusters & Kubernetes.
• Strong knowledge of container technologies (Docker) and Kubernetes architecture.
• Basic knowledge of working with IaC tools like Terraform, CloudFormation or Ansible.
• Ability to write scripts using Python, PowerShell or Bash for deployment and automation.
• Good knowledge of cloud security requirements, standards and best practices.
• Experience with cloud environments to detect security breaches or misconfigurations.
• Collaborate with development and operations teams to integrate security tools and controls.
• Conduct risk assessments and vulnerability scans.
• Implement and manage cloud‑native security solutions such as Azure Security Center, AWS GuardDuty, GCP Security Command Center, etc.
• Automate security controls using Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools such as Terraform or CloudFormation.
• Respond to cloud security incidents and perform root cause analysis.
• Excellent troubleshooting skills with experience in threat detection and incident response in cloud environments.
• Stay up to date with the latest cloud threats and security technologies.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or a related field.
• 2+ years of hands‑on experience in cloud security or cloud infrastructure roles.
• Experience with one or more cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP).
• Basic knowledge of security tools such as SIEM, CSPM, IAM, and EDR.
• Good understanding of network security, encryption, and secure APIs.
• Experience with DevSecOps practices and CI/CD pipelines.
• Proficiency in scripting skills (Python, Bash, or PowerShell) is an advantage.
• Knowledge of compliance frameworks like NIST, CIS Benchmarks, or GDPR.

Location: Bangalore - VPTS, Bangalore, Karnataka, India