Online Cloud Security Risk Analyst

Naukri Mitra; United States; Remote; USD 163,000 - 199,000; Full time

Job summary

Naukri Mitra is hiring an Online Cloud Security Risk Analyst to shape how our cloud infrastructure stays safe, trusted, and resilient. This role is fully remote and designed for impact—your decisions will ripple through real businesses, real people, and real data.

The salary is $181,000 a year. You’ll identify and reduce risks across AWS, Azure, and GCP, review security controls, and help teams respond to incidents.

Qualifications

• Understand risk assessment across AWS, Azure or GCP.
• Familiar with security frameworks like NIST, ISO 27001, CIS.
• Experience with monitoring and incident response tools.
• Ability to translate security concepts into plain business language.

Responsibilities

• Identify, analyze, and reduce security risks across cloud platforms.
• Review and strengthen security controls to protect data and services.
• Assist with incident response and post-incident analysis.
• Communicate risks and recommendations clearly to non-technical stakeholders.

Skills

Risk assessment in cloud platforms

Security frameworks (NIST/ISO27001/CIS

Monitoring & incident response tools

Clear security communications

Job description

Online Cloud Security Risk Analyst A Role That’s All About Impact Let’s cut to the chase—you’re here because you want your work to matter. You want to see the results of what you do, not just tick boxes on a checklist. As an Online Cloud Security Risk Analyst, you’re not just running through security protocols. You’re shaping the way our cloud infrastructure stays safe, trusted, and resilient. Every decision you make will ripple through real businesses, real people, and real data. The salary? $181,000 a year. Yep, we know your expertise is worth it.

Why This Work Feels Different

Cloud security isn’t just a tech buzzword here—it’s part of our DNA. Every day, you’ll get to balance security with real-world usability. You’ll work alongside folks who’ve been in the trenches of cyber risk and have the scars (and stories) to prove it. Like the time our team spotted an unusual login pattern at 2 a.m.—and stopped a massive breach before it hit the headlines. We celebrate those wins together. And because this role is fully remote, you’ll have the flexibility to work where you feel most productive. Pajamas? Coffee shop? Your call.

What You’ll Be Diving Into Here

you’ll dig deep into identifying, analyzing, and reducing security risks across cloud platforms. You’ll look at threats from all angles—whether that’s a misconfigured bucket, a suspicious API call, or a new type of phishing attack targeting cloud users. Your work will help us: Keep sensitive data under lock and key. Spot issues before they spiral into real problems. Build trust with our clients and partners. Think of it like being the neighborhood watch for the cloud—only your neighborhood is global.

A Day in Your Remote Life

Wondering what your day might look like? Here’s a peek: Start with a quick stand-up call with the security team. We keep it short—five minutes tops. Check your alerts dashboard over coffee. That spike in failed logins? Time to dig in. Work with developers to patch a vulnerability you found in an internal app. Jump into a brainstorming session on how to make multi-factor authentication even smoother for users. Wrap up the day reviewing a new vendor’s security posture before we integrate their services. Some days are calm. Some days are all-hands-on-deck. But you’ll never feel like you’re just going through the motions.

The Skills That’ll Help You Shine

We’re looking for someone who gets cloud security—inside and out. You don’t need to be a walking encyclopedia, but you should be comfortable with: Risk assessment in AWS, Azure, or GCP. Security frameworks like NIST, ISO 27001, or CIS. Tools for monitoring and incident response. Translating tech-speak into plain English (because not everyone speaks “security”). If you’ve got a knack for seeing patterns others miss—or if you’re the kind of person who notices when the lock on the back door is a little loose—you’ll feel right at home.

The People You’ll Work With

Even though we’re spread out across time zones, our team stays tight‑knit. We’ve got folks who’ve worked everywhere from small startups to Fortune500 companies. Some have backgroundsinethical hacking, othersin compliance, and a few started in totally different fields (one teammate used to be a paramedic—talk about staying cool under pressure!). We use Slack for the quick stuff, Zoom for deeper dives, and a lot of gifs to keep the mood light. And yes, we do virtual coffee breaks where the only agenda is chatting about anything but work.

The Challenges We Face (And How We Tackle Them)

Let’s be honest—remote work in security has its challenges. Time zones can make scheduling tricky. Threats evolve faster than coffee cools. And sometimes, you’ll have to explain to a non-technical colleague why that “one little change” could open the door to a major vulnerability. But here’s the thing: we face those challenges together. We share what we learn, we back each other up, and we’re not afraid to ask for help when something’s tricky. It’s not about being perfect—it’s about getting better every day.

Growth Isn’t Optional

If you’re someone who wants to keep learning, you’re going to love it here. We cover certifications, training programs, and conference tickets. Whether it’s diving into the latest zero‑trust architecture principles or testing new threat detection tools, we make sure you’ve got what you need to stay ahead. We’ve even got a “security lab” where you can safely experiment with scenarios you might never see in a real environment (because better to break things there than in production, right?).

Why You’ll Love Working Remote With Us

Remote work can feel lonely sometimes. We get it. That’s why we make connection a priority. Weekly team huddles. Monthly knowledge-sharing sessions. Virtual happy hours. You’ll feel like you’re part of a real crew, even if you’re thousands of miles apart. And here’s the kicker—you’ll have the freedom to design your workday. Early riser? Get your critical tasks done before breakfast. Night owl? Start later and work when your brain’s firing on all cylinders.

What Success Looks Like

When you’re succeeding in this role, you’ll notice it. Incidents will be down. Our response times will be faster. Our audits will come back cleaner. And you’ll be the person everyone trusts to give the straight answer—whether that’s “we’re solid” or “we need to fix this, now.” We’ll know we’re on the right track when our clients tell us, “We sleep better knowing you’re on the job.”

Ready to Step Up?

If you’ve read this far, you’re probably picturing yourself here already. You’re the kind of person who wants to make things safer, solve problems before they blow up, and work with people who care about getting things done right. So, if you’re ready to bring your cloud security expertise to a team that values you—not just as an employee, but as a human—let’s make it happen.