Junior Cloud Security Analyst at Openkyber Georgia

Openkyber; Tybee Island (GA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Openkyber is seeking a Junior Cloud Security Analyst in Tybee Island, Georgia, with 5-8 years of experience in cloud security, specifically within Azure environments. The successful candidate will implement and review security controls, deploy Azure security technologies, and participate in incident response activities. Required skills include practical experience with Azure cloud-native tools such as Azure Firewall and Microsoft Defender. Relevant certifications like AZ-500 or SC-200 are preferred.

Qualifications

• 5-8 years of experience in cloud security or IT security.
• Strong hands-on experience with Azure cloud security controls.
• Ability to analyze security events and support remediation activities.

Responsibilities

• Implement and review Azure cloud security controls.
• Deploy and manage Azure native security technologies.
• Monitor cloud environments and generate security reports.

Skills

Cloud security

Azure environments

Incident response

IAM best practices

Tools

Azure Firewall

Microsoft Defender for Endpoint

Data Loss Prevention (DLP)

Microsoft Sentinel

Job description

Junior Cloud Security Analyst job at Openkyber. Georgia.

Job Title: Junior Cloud Security Analyst Experience Level: 5 8 Years

Overview

We are seeking a Junior Cloud Security Analyst with hands‑on experience implementing and reviewing cloud security controls in Azure environments. The ideal candidate will support cloud security operations, deploy security technologies, and help strengthen the organization’s overall cloud security posture. This role requires practical experience with Azure native security tools and a solid understanding of cloud security best practices.

Key Responsibilities

• Implement and review Azure cloud security controls to maintain a secure cloud environment.
• Deploy and manage Azure native security technologies, ensuring compliance with organizational security standards.
• Support the configuration and monitoring of core Azure security tools, especially in firewall, endpoint, and email protection areas.
• Assist in incident response activities and security alerts across Azure workloads.
• Collaborate with senior cloud security engineers to evaluate risks, identify vulnerabilities, and implement mitigation steps.
• Monitor cloud environments and generate reports on security posture and control effectiveness.
• Participate in the continuous improvement of cloud security policies, standards, and procedures.

Required Skills & Experience

• 5 8 years of experience in cloud security or IT security with exposure to Azure environments.
• Strong hands‑on experience implementing and reviewing cloud security controls.
• Experience with Azure cloud-native security technologies, including:
  • Primary: Azure Firewall, Microsoft Defender for Endpoint, Defender for Email Security, Data Loss Prevention (DLP), Entra ID (formerly Azure AD).
  • Secondary: Azure Monitor, Microsoft Sentinel, Azure Web Application Firewall (WAF).
• Understanding of cloud identity and access management (IAM) best practices.
• Ability to analyze security events and support remediation activities.

Preferred Qualifications

• Relevant certifications such as AZ-500, SC-200, SC-300, or similar.
• Experience supporting security operations in enterprise or hybrid‑cloud environments.