Azure Cloud Security Analyst — Build Secure Cloud Solutions

Openkyber; Virginia (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Openkyber is seeking a Junior Cloud Security Analyst to advise on Azure architecture and security. Responsibilities include recommending migration strategies, conducting Azure tests, and configuring Azure services for agency objectives. Ideal candidates have over 5 years of experience in cloud fundamentals, Azure solutions design, and managing cloud security posture. Strong communication skills are essential for effective collaboration with technical and business teams. This position is based in Richmond, VA.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of strong knowledge of cloud fundamentals.
• 5+ years of experience with single and multi-cloud strategies.
• 5+ years of hands-on experience designing end-to-end cloud solutions.
• 5+ years of strong background in Azure network and storage architectures.
• 5+ years of expertise in Azure services such as Key Vault and Entra ID.
• 5+ years of experience with Azure Functions, App Services, and containers.
• 5+ years of strong understanding of cloud security principles.
• 5+ years of experience designing solutions to meet RPO/RTO objectives.
• 5+ years of strong documentation skills in technical writing.
• 5+ years of experience managing cloud security posture and vulnerability remediation.
• 5+ years of knowledge of DevOps tools including Azure DevOps.
• 5+ years of experience with data storage technologies like SQL Server.
• 5+ years of on-premise architect experience.
• Strong communication skills to interact with teams.

Responsibilities

• Advise on Azure architecture and security concerns.
• Provide recommendations on lift-and-shift migrations and modernization.
• Conduct testing in Azure to demonstrate proposed architectures.
• Configure Azure services to support objectives.
• Sign a Non-Disclosure Agreement.

Skills

Cloud fundamentals

Single and multi-cloud strategies

End-to-end cloud solutions design

Azure network and storage architectures

Azure services (Key Vault, Entra ID)

Azure Functions, App Services/Web Apps

Cloud security principles

RPO/RTO availability objectives

Documentation skills

Cloud security posture management

DevOps tools (Azure DevOps, GitHub)

Data storage technologies (SQL Server, Oracle)

On-premise architecture experience

Communication skills

Job description

Openkyber is seeking a Junior Cloud Security Analyst to advise on Azure architecture and security. Responsibilities include recommending migration strategies, conducting Azure tests, and configuring Azure services for agency objectives. Ideal candidates have over 5 years of experience in cloud fundamentals, Azure solutions design, and managing cloud security posture. Strong communication skills are essential for effective collaboration with technical and business teams. This position is based in Richmond, VA.