Online Cloud Security Operations Specialist

Naukri Mitra; United States; Remote; USD 64,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote role

Flexible schedule

Paid certifications and training

Generous PTO

Wellness support

Job summary

Naukri Mitra is hiring a Remote Cloud Security Operations Specialist to safeguard our cloud environments across AWS, Azure, and GCP. You will analyze alerts, respond to incidents, and design proactive controls to prevent breaches, all while collaborating with a global security team.

We support ongoing learning with certifications, flexible scheduling, and generous PTO. This fully remote role offers visibility into security operations and opportunities to influence security posture across

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of cloud security tools and best practices.
• Comfort working with AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud environments.
• Hands-on experience with security incident response.
• Familiarity with compliance standards like ISO 27001, SOC 2, or NIST.
• An analytical mindset—you love getting to the root of a problem.
• Clear, friendly communication skills (tech talk and plain English).

Responsibilities

• Analyze system alerts and investigate suspicious activity in real time.
• Plan and implement proactive security measures to prevent attacks.
• Collaborate with security, development, and IT teams via video calls and async updates.
• Participate in on-call rotations and after-hours support as needed.

Skills

Cloud security

AWS/Azure/GCP

Incident response

Compliance standards

Analytical mindset

Clear communication

Job description

Online Cloud Security Operations Specialist - Remote

Let's Talk About the Big Picture Imagine this: you're sipping your coffee at home, laptop open, and you're the one making sure our entire cloud environment stays safe. Not just from random cyber threats, but from the sneaky, evolving ones that keep most companies up at night. That's where you step in. We trust you with the keys to our cloud kingdom, and you keep it secure, fast, and reliable. Cloud security isn't just about firewalls and passwords- it's about thinking two steps ahead. It's spotting patterns others might miss, solving problems before they hit, and making sure our data is always protected. Here, your voice matters. Your ideas matter. And your work? It's what keeps us running.

What Your Days Will Really Look Like

Some days, you'll be deep into analyzing system alerts, making sure nothing suspicious slips past. Other days, you'll be planning smarter ways to stop attacks before they even start. You'll connect with team members over video calls, share a laugh during our virtual coffee breaks, and still get that quiet focus time you need to dig into the tricky stuff. Picture this: last week, one of our team spotted unusual login attempts in real time. They flagged it, investigated, and shut it down—within minutes. You'll have those moments too. The ones where your quick action keeps our operations safe.

The Skills That'll Help You Shine

• Strong understanding of cloud security tools and best practices
• Comfort working with AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud environments
• Hands-on experience with security incident response
• Familiarity with compliance standards like ISO 27001, SOC 2, or NIST
• An analytical mindset—you love getting to the root of a problem
• Clear, friendly communication skills (tech talk and plain English)

You don't need to tick every single box. If you've got a solid security background and the drive to keep learning, we'd love to hear from you.

How You'll Make an Impact

When you strengthen our cloud security, you're not just protecting systems—you're protecting people's trust. That trust keeps our customers coming back. It keeps projects moving without costly interruptions. And it keeps our team confident that they can create, innovate, and share ideas without worrying about the "what ifs". We've had situations where your work could mean the difference between a smooth Monday and a crisis that makes headlines. And yes, you'll be the hero in those moments.

Challenges You'll Tackle (and How We Support You)

Let's be real- remote work in security can be intense. Threats don't keep office hours. You might have to jump in after-hours now and then. Sometimes, you'll be the one making the tough calls fast. But here's the thing: you're not alone. We've got a rotation schedule for on-call work, strong backup systems, and weekly team syncs so no one feels isolated. We use plain language when we talk through problems- because solving them is more important than sounding "impressive".

A Peek Into Your Toolbox

You'll get access to top-tier security monitoring tools, automated alert systems, and cloud management dashboards. We're big on making sure you have the right tech to do your job well- because fighting cyber threats with outdated tools? That's like bringing a butter knife to a sword fight. You'll also be encouraged to suggest new tools or processes. In fact, some of our favorite security improvements came from team members speaking up after spotting an inefficiency.

Growth? Absolutely

We know cloud security is always changing. That's why we cover certification costs, encourage training, and share new ideas openly. If you've been itching to dig deeper into a new cloud security trend or tool, you'll have the space and support to make it happen. One of our team members recently got certified in AWS Security Specialty- on our dime, and is now leading our AWS security audits. You could be next.

Who You'll Work With

We're a tight-knit remote crew spread across time zones, but you'll never feel like you're floating solo. You'll work closely with other security pros, developers, and IT specialists. And yes, we celebrate wins together- sometimes with online trivia nights, sometimes with surprise care packages. Collaboration is key here. We share wins and lessons learned because cloud security isn't a one-person show- it's a team effort.

Your Schedule and Flexibility

Your core hours will overlap with the team for about 4-5 hours a day, but outside of that, you set your rhythm. Morning person? Knock out the heavy tasks before lunch. Night owl? We're fine with that too, as long as the work gets done and you're available when needed. Remote work can blur boundaries, so we also encourage time off when you need it. Seriously- burnout doesn't make for great security decisions.

The Pay & Perks

• Annual salary: $71,000
• Fully remote role
• Flexible schedule
• Paid certifications and training
• Generous PTO
• Wellness support (yes, mental health counts)

How We Keep It Human

Ever felt like your ideas got lost in a giant company? Not here. You'll have a direct line to decision-makers. Your suggestions won't just disappear into an email void—they'll be discussed, tested, and, if they work, implemented. And we get it- remote work can feel lonely sometimes. That's why we've built in ways to stay connected. Weekly team huddles. Optional social calls. Quick "check-in" chats that aren't about work at all.

Global Applicants Welcome

Candidates from the United States, Canada, United Kingdom, European Union, Australia, India and other eligible regions worldwide.