Cloud Security Analyst

N. Harris Computer Corporation - USA; Connecticut; Remote; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Cloud Security Analyst to enhance its security posture across various platforms. This role involves evaluating and implementing security tools, managing access controls, and conducting risk assessments in cloud environments. The ideal candidate will leverage their expertise in cybersecurity and incident management to protect sensitive data and ensure compliance with industry standards. Join a dynamic team that values innovation and collaboration, and enjoy a competitive compensation package along with a range of employee benefits in a casual work environment.

Benefits

401(k) Plan

Health Insurance (Medical, Dental, Vision)

Paid Vacation

Casual Work Environment

Short and Long-term Disability Insurance

Life Insurance

AD&D Insurance

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience as a System or Network Administrator.
• 2+ years of experience in cloud services security.
• Knowledge of Azure Platform and Infrastructure services.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for cloud security controls and architecture consultation.
• Performs vulnerability scanning to identify risks.
• Analyzes security incidents and escalates as needed.

Skills

Access Control Management

Cybersecurity

Vulnerability Management

Risk Management

Incident Management

Security Frameworks

Cloud Security

System Administration

Network Administration

Regulatory Compliance (HIPAA, PCI)

Education

Bachelor's in Computer Science

Bachelor's in Information Systems

Bachelor's in Network Security Engineering

Tools

Azure Sentinel

AWS CloudWatch

Google Cloud Monitoring

Splunk

Terraform

Ansible

Docker

Kubernetes

Job description

Harris Corporate IT - Remote Canada and United States

Harris Corporate IT is seeking a Cloud Security Analyst to join our team!

This person will participate in evaluating, developing, and implementing security tools, standards, procedures, and guidelines for multiple platforms in private and commercial cloud environments as needed.

As the Cloud Security Analyst, you will utilize your wide area of expertise in access control management, cybersecurity, vulnerability management, risk management, incident management, security frameworks, and other areas to provide security support for the Harris group of companies.

What your impact will be :

• Responsible for cloud security controls, processes, architecture consultation, design, and monitoring.
• Performs vulnerability scanning for network devices, applications, and databases to identify vulnerabilities.
• Analyzes and assesses security incidents and escalates incidents by following incident plan.
• Monitors activities and events to detect, classify, and act upon anomalous behavior appropriately in a timely manner.
• Develops and maintains standard practices and procedures for appropriate response to identified threats.
• Manages and analyzes security information and event management (SIEM) tools and services to identify and respond to events as appropriate.
• Assesses potential risks and vulnerabilities to develop baselines and assist with response to deviations.
• Responsible for overall access control management, including auditing current access controls to identify potential risks, making recommendations for improvement, and tracking remediation.
• Conducts risk assessments against various regulatory compliances such as HIPAA, PCI, etc.
• Responsible for the installation, maintenance, and monitoring of security tools to protect systems and data.
• Performs risk and security assessments of applications, databases, servers, and supporting network technologies, such as routers, switches, and access points.
• Works with IT teams to resolve information security system problems and issues in a timely and accurate manner.
• Develops and executes corrective action and remediation plans for identified issues, risks, or vulnerabilities.
• Assesses emerging technologies against security architecture to identify gaps, overlaps, or extensions.
• Participates in annual security audits, incident response exercises, security reporting, and compliance support.
• Collaborates with the Information Security Officer to provide incident escalation support and remediate security issues.
• Performs reviews and assessments of security controls before hardware/software is migrated to production.

What we are looking for :

• Minimum of 5 years experience as a System Administrator (Unix / Windows) or Network Administrator.
• Minimum of 3 years experience in a security operations center and/or system administration role.
• Minimum of 2 years experience in cloud services security.
• Experience in access control and identity management for on-premise and cloud environments.
• Knowledge of Azure Platform and Infrastructure services.
• Familiarity with Infrastructure as Code tools (Terraform, Azure ARM, Ansible, etc.).
• Experience with Python and PowerShell.
• Experience with monitoring tools such as Azure Sentinel, AWS CloudWatch, Google Cloud Monitoring, Splunk, etc.
• Hands-on experience managing various security tools (e.g., Web Content Filtering, Anti-Malware, Firewalls, Intrusion Protection, etc.).
• Ability to write security requirements and design documents.
• Ability to analyze system data, including security and network event logs, web, anti-virus, DLP, syslogs, IPS, and firewall logs.
• Knowledge of security controls, vulnerabilities, regulatory and legal changes, and security standards impacting information security.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Network Security Engineering, or related field, or equivalent work experience.

What will make you stand out :

• CISSP, CCSP, CCNA, MCSE certifications are assets.
• Experience with cloud container technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes.
• Bilingual in English and French is an asset.

What we offer :

A competitive compensation package.

A casual work environment.

Full range of employee benefits including 401(k), Health Insurance (medical, dental, vision, life, short and long-term disability, AD&D).

Paid Vacation.

About us :

Harris is a leading provider of financial management and Customer Information Systems (CIS) software solutions; providing feature-rich and robust turnkey solutions to Public Sector, Schools, Utility, and Healthcare agencies throughout North America. We are a financially strong, growing, and stable company guided by our values to do the right thing for our customers, employees, and communities. At Harris, we offer opportunities to learn, have fun, and contribute directly to our success!