Cloud Security Analyst

Nightwing Group; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Nightwing Group is seeking a Cloud Security Analyst to support incident response for a U.S. Government customer dealing with cyber-attacks in Arlington, Virginia. The analyst will monitor and secure cloud-based technology, ensuring compliance with federal security requirements, and coordinate with cloud service providers.

The ideal candidate has 6+ years of experience in cloud security, strong knowledge of AWS, Azure, or GCP, and excellent communication skills. This position is vital for supporting critical customer missions related to cybersecurity.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience in cloud security or security analysis.
• Strong knowledge of AWS, Azure, or GCP security services.
• Experience with cloud security assessment and monitoring tools.

Responsibilities

• Monitor cloud security posture for integrated capabilities.
• Ensure cloud deployments comply with federal security requirements.
• Implement cloud security controls and monitoring solutions.

Skills

Cloud security analysis

AWS security services

Azure security services

GCP security services

Security monitoring tools

Analytical skills

Documentation and communication

Education

BS in Cyber Security, Computer Science, or related degree

HS Diploma and 7+ years relevant experience

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

CSPM tools

Job description

Nightwing is supporting a U.S. Government customer to provide support for onsite incident response to civilian Government agencies and critical asset owners who experience cyber-attacks, providing immediate investigation and resolution. Contract personnel perform investigations to characterize the severity of breaches, develop mitigation plans, and assist with the restoration of services. Nightwing is seeking a Cloud Security Analyst to support this critical customer mission.The Cloud Security Analyst will assess, monitor, and secure cloud-based technology integration initiatives, ensuring cloud deployments meet security requirements while supporting pilot activities and production integrations. This role focuses on cloud security posture management, compliance validation, and risk mitigation for cloud-enabled capabilities.**Responsibilities:**- Monitor cloud security posture for integrated capabilities- Ensure cloud deployments comply with federal security requirements- Implement cloud security controls and monitoring solutions- Document cloud security controls and compliance evidence- Coordinate with cloud service providers on security requirements- Provide cloud security guidance to development and operations teams**Required Skills/Clearances:**- Ability to obtain Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Entry on Duty (EOD) Suitability6+ years of experience in cloud security or security analysis- Strong knowledge of AWS, Azure, or GCP security services- Experience with cloud security assessment and monitoring tools- Understanding of federal cloud security requirements (FedRAMP, NIST)- Knowledge of cloud security frameworks and best practices- Experience with security monitoring and SIEM platforms- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills- Experience with cloud compliance and governance- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills- Excellent documentation and communication abilities**Desired Skills:**- Experience supporting federal cybersecurity programs- Experience with container security (Docker, Kubernetes)- Knowledge of AI/ML security considerations- Experience with infrastructure-as-code security scanning- Familiarity with cloud security posture management (CSPM) tools**Required Education:**BS in Cyber Security, Computer Science, or related degree, or HS Diploma and 7+ years of directly relevant experience