Junior Cloud Security Analyst at Openkyber Virginia

Openkyber; Virginia (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Openkyber is seeking a Junior Cloud Security Analyst to advise on Azure architecture and security. Responsibilities include recommending migration strategies, conducting Azure tests, and configuring Azure services for agency objectives. Ideal candidates have over 5 years of experience in cloud fundamentals, Azure solutions design, and managing cloud security posture. Strong communication skills are essential for effective collaboration with technical and business teams. This position is based in Richmond, VA.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of strong knowledge of cloud fundamentals.
• 5+ years of experience with single and multi-cloud strategies.
• 5+ years of hands-on experience designing end-to-end cloud solutions.
• 5+ years of strong background in Azure network and storage architectures.
• 5+ years of expertise in Azure services such as Key Vault and Entra ID.
• 5+ years of experience with Azure Functions, App Services, and containers.
• 5+ years of strong understanding of cloud security principles.
• 5+ years of experience designing solutions to meet RPO/RTO objectives.
• 5+ years of strong documentation skills in technical writing.
• 5+ years of experience managing cloud security posture and vulnerability remediation.
• 5+ years of knowledge of DevOps tools including Azure DevOps.
• 5+ years of experience with data storage technologies like SQL Server.
• 5+ years of on-premise architect experience.
• Strong communication skills to interact with teams.

Responsibilities

• Advise on Azure architecture and security concerns.
• Provide recommendations on lift-and-shift migrations and modernization.
• Conduct testing in Azure to demonstrate proposed architectures.
• Configure Azure services to support objectives.
• Sign a Non-Disclosure Agreement.

Skills

Cloud fundamentals

Single and multi-cloud strategies

End-to-end cloud solutions design

Azure network and storage architectures

Azure services (Key Vault, Entra ID)

Azure Functions, App Services/Web Apps

Cloud security principles

RPO/RTO availability objectives

Documentation skills

Cloud security posture management

DevOps tools (Azure DevOps, GitHub)

Data storage technologies (SQL Server, Oracle)

On-premise architecture experience

Communication skills

Job description

Junior Cloud Security Analyst job at Openkyber. Virginia.

Role: Azure Cloud Architect

Location: Richmond, VA

Duration: Long Term

About the Role / Day-to-day Responsibilities

Advise the agency on Azure architecture and security concerns, including in-place migrations and refactoring. Provide recommendations on lift-and-shift migrations and on-premise to cloud-native modernization. Recommend refactoring approaches within the Azure environment. Conduct testing in Azure to demonstrate MVP (minimum viable product) for proposed architectures. Understand offerings from COV, MSI, and other connected parties for solution alignment. Configure Azure services to support agency-level objectives (primarily Azure-based configurations). Must be willing to sign a Non-Disclosure Agreement.

Required Skills & Experience

• Strong knowledge of cloud fundamentals (5+ years).
• Experience with single and multi-cloud strategies and their implications (5+ years).
• Hands‑on experience designing end‑to‑end cloud solutions that meet business requirements (5+ years).
• Strong background in Azure network and storage architectures (5+ years).
• Expertise in Azure services such as Azure Key Vault, Entra ID, etc. (5+ years).
• Experience with Azure Functions, App Services/Web Apps, containers, microservices, and serverless architecture (5+ years).
• Strong understanding of cloud security principles: zero trust, network segmentation, JIT access, conditional access, etc. (5+ years).
• Experience designing solutions that meet RPO/RTO availability objectives in Azure (5+ years).
• Strong documentation skills: position papers, architecture documentation, and technical writing (5+ years).
• Experience managing cloud security posture, vulnerability remediation, perimeter defense, and encryption in transit/at rest (5+ years).
• Knowledge of DevOps tools including Azure DevOps and GitHub Enterprise Cloud (5+ years).
• Experience with data storage technologies: SQL Server, Oracle, and non-relational stores like Cosmos DB (5+ years).
• Experience working as an on-premise architect (5+ years).
• Strong communication skills with the ability to interact effectively with both technical and business teams.