Federal Cloud Security Analyst: Posture, Compliance & Risk

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 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.