Remote Cloud Security Operations Analyst

SMX; Lincoln (NE); Remote; USD 73,000 - 111,000; Full time

Job summary

SMX is seeking a Cloud Security Operations Analyst to support our Security Operations team responsible for the managed security services of our customer’s cloud-based infrastructures. The candidate will guide individuals as they evaluate cyber security posture and develop monitoring solutions to counter threats, contributing to detecting and mitigating security incidents for client environments.

The successful candidate will lead security monitoring initiatives, analyze incidents, and

Qualifications

• 4 year degree in Cybersecurity or Computer Science or equivalent.
• 2+ years cybersecurity or cloud experience; SOC experience preferred.
• Ability to lead and coordinate small teams.
• Strong verbal and written technical communication.
• Experience with Unix/Linux/Windows; cloud or virtualization preferred.
• Ability to obtain Public Trust and DoD security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and improve security monitoring capabilities and procedures.
• Monitor, triage, and notify clients of potential security incidents; tune sensors to reduce false positives.
• Implement endpoint security policies and rules.
• Support operational threat analysis based on logs and endpoint tools.
• Support contingency and incident response activities.
• Develop monthly and quarterly monitoring and alerting reports.

Skills

Security monitoring

Incident response

Cloud security

Unix/Linux/Windows

Scripting

Customer communication

Education

Bachelors degree in Cybersecurity or Computer Science

Tools

Endpoint security tools

Log correlation

CLI / Command line

Job description

SMX is seeking a Cloud Security Operations Analyst to support our Security Operations team responsible for the managed security services of our customer’s cloud-based infrastructures. The candidate will guide individuals as they evaluate cyber security posture and develop monitoring solutions to counter threats, contributing to detecting and mitigating security incidents for client environments.

The successful candidate will lead security monitoring initiatives, analyze incidents, and