Security Analyst - Consultant (Cloud Cybersecurity Analyst)

Job Title: Security Analyst - Consultant (Cloud Cybersecurity Analyst) (9891)

Department: Office of Cybersecurity

Work Location: Columbia, SC 29201 (Onsite)

Work Type: Fully Onsite

Duration: 12 Months (Possibility of Extension)

Interview Process: 1 Round - Virtual/Online

Key Responsibilities

• Perform cyber threat monitoring, detection, analysis, and incident response within agency cloud environments
• Conduct penetration testing and vulnerability assessments on Azure cloud infrastructure and applications
• Identify, investigate, and remediate compliance policy violations and security incidents
• Assist in architecting and maintaining secure cloud and hybrid infrastructures
• Implement and enhance continuous monitoring and incident response processes
• Serve as Security Point of Contact for cloud security matters
• Conduct security posture assessments using Azure-native tools (Microsoft Defender for Cloud, Azure Security Center)
• Create and maintain documentation for penetration testing results and security processes
• Provide cloud security guidance to stakeholders and project teams
• Raise organizational awareness around cloud security best practices
• Deliver effective communication to management and business stakeholders regarding cloud security status and risks

Required Skills (In Order of Importance)

• 5+ years of Cyber Threat Monitoring, Detection, Response, and Incident Handling
• Strong knowledge of OWASP Top 10 and cloud-specific attack vectors
• Experience with vulnerability management and remediation in cloud environments
• 5+ years of IT experience working with Windows, Linux, Cloud technologies, or Web-based applications
• Hands-on experience with penetration testing tools