Cloud Security MDR Analyst: Proactive Threat & Response

Upwind Security; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Upwind is a next-generation Cloud Security Platform that uses runtime context to identify and prioritize risks, delivering precise insights and effective protection for cloud infrastructure. As a Security Analyst on our MDR team, you will focus on proactive reviews and provide advanced guidance to customers.

You'll work with analysts, researchers and engineers to refine detection and response, translate findings into actionable recommendations, and contribute to scalable playbooks and AI-driven

Qualifications

• 1+ year of experience in cybersecurity, preferably in cloud or containerized environments.
• Knowledge of detection engineering, incident response, or threat analysis.
• Familiarity with Linux, networking fundamentals, and scripting (Python/Bash).
• Exposure to cloud platforms (AWS/GCP/Azure) and container technologies (Docker/Kubernetes).
• Strong communication and presentation skills with customer-facing experience.
• Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
• Curiosity, problem-solving mindset, and willingness to learn and grow.
• B.Sc. in Computer Science / Information Security - an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Assist in fine-tuning Upwind’s detection and response mechanisms.
• Support proactive reviews of customer environments to identify risks, exposed attack surfaces, and recommend improvements.
• Lead and conduct in-depth security investigations, documenting outcomes and developing playbooks to enhance future detection and response.
• Collaborate with Security Analysts, Research, and Backend teams to enhance detection quality.
• Contribute to the handling of complex or critical incidents escalated from Tier 1/2.
• Participate in recurring customer meetings, helping translate security findings into clear, actionable recommendations.
• Stay up to date with emerging threats, attack techniques, attack surfaces, and best practices in cloud security.
• Contribute to the development and training of AI-driven detection models, leveraging machine learning to improve investigation accuracy and response efficiency.

Skills

Cybersecurity

Detection engineering

Incident response

Threat analysis

Linux basics

Networking basics

Python/Bash scripting

Cloud platforms

Docker/Kubernetes

Communication skills

Education

B.Sc. in Computer Science / Information Security

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

Job description

Upwind is a next-generation Cloud Security Platform that uses runtime context to identify and prioritize risks, delivering precise insights and effective protection for cloud infrastructure. As a Security Analyst on our MDR team, you will focus on proactive reviews and provide advanced guidance to customers.

You'll work with analysts, researchers and engineers to refine detection and response, translate findings into actionable recommendations, and contribute to scalable playbooks and AI-driven