Security Analyst – Consultant (Cloud Cybersecurity Analyst)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/OnlineKey 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 risksRequired 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 such as:Burp SuiteMetasploitNmapKali Linux • Cloud Security or Architecture CertificationPreferred Skills (In Order of Importance)• 3+ years experience with Cloud Platforms (Preferred Order):Microsoft AzureAmazon Web Services (AWS)Google Cloud Platform (GCP) • Experience with Prisma Cloud, Dome9, or similar Cloud Security tools • Experience with Cloud Security governance tools, CASBs, and Infrastructure as Code (IaC) • Experience designing and deploying Cloud Inspection Architectures • Full-stack deployment experience • Experience working with cloud-native security toolingPreferred Education & Certifications• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or related discipline • Microsoft Certified: Azure Security Engineer Associate • CompTIA Cloud+ • Network Security Certifications • CISSPAbout UsInterSources Inc. is a Small, Woman, and Minority-Owned Business Enterprise, ISO/IEC 27001, SOC 2 Type 2 certified company with massive 18+ years of diversified experience in providing IT Consulting Services, Artificial Intelligence, Data Analysis, Application Development, Cloud Services, Cybersecurity, Digital Marketing, ERP Management, Custom Software Development, Web Development, UI/ UX Design, System Integration, QA Support etc. We make reasonable accommodations for clients and employees, and we do not discriminate based on any protected attribute including race, religion, color, national origin, gender sexual orientation, gender identity, age, or marital status.
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