Cybersecurity Cloud Analyst

Nationwide IT Services, Inc.; Remote; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A government contractor is seeking a Cybersecurity Cloud Analyst to enhance cloud security measures for DoD systems. The candidate will work on cloud architecture reviews, policy analysis, and incident response. Required qualifications include three years of relevant cybersecurity experience and cloud certification. The role offers an opportunity to engage in high-impact projects within a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Three years of cybersecurity experience.
• Three years of IT administration or cybersecurity experience in a cloud environment.
• Experience supporting cloud deployments (PaaS, IaaS, SaaS).

Responsibilities

• Review cloud security architecture to align with DoD requirements.
• Analyze and recommend improvements to cloud security policies.
• Support detection and response activities in cloud environments.

Skills

Cybersecurity experience

IT administration experience

Understanding of NIST Cybersecurity Framework

Knowledge of MITRE ATT&CK

Experience with cloud deployments

Strong communication skills

Education

Cloud certification (GCP, Azure, AWS, CCSP)

Job description

Cybersecurity Cloud Analyst

Location: Remote, with the ability to regularly travel to Ft. Belvoir, VA for meetings.

Security Investigation Requirement: Required to possess a DOD SECRET Clearance and be eligible for an IT-II Non-Critical Sensitive security clearance or Tier 3 (T3) upon assignment.

Position Summary

Nationwide IT Services is seeking a Cybersecurity Cloud Analyst to support secure cloud system architecture, policy review, and threat reporting. This role will support DoD cloud environments by identifying gaps in cloud security controls and supporting detection and response activities.

Key Responsibilities

• Review cloud security architecture and designs to ensure alignment with DoD requirements.
• Analyze cloud security policies and recommend improvements.
• Support monitoring, detection, and response activities in cloud environments.
• Work with cyber intelligence and incident response teams to analyze cloud-based threats.
• Support cybersecurity engineers in identifying gaps in cloud protection and detection.
• Maintain awareness of emerging cloud threats and provide actionable reporting and briefings.

Required Qualifications

• Three (3) years of cybersecurity experience
• Three (3) years of IT administration or cybersecurity experience within a cloud environment
• Understanding of the NIST Cybersecurity Framework
• Working knowledge of the MITRE ATT&CK framework
• Understanding of basic network concepts
• Experience supporting cloud deployments (PaaS, IaaS, SaaS)
• Cloud certification equivalent to: GCP Cloud Security Engineer, Azure Security Engineer Associate, AWS Security Specialty, or CCSP
• Strong verbal communication skills, including the ability to brief government leadership and technical stakeholders.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting cloud SIEM/logging and monitoring solutions
• Experience producing briefings and reporting for leadership

Why Join Nationwide IT Services?

Nationwide IT Services is a trusted government contractor supporting Department of Defense customers. We offer the opportunity to work on high-impact cybersecurity missions alongside experienced professionals in a collaborative and growth-focused environment.