Cloud Security Analyst

TEKsystems•Washington, DC

4d•$70 - $90•Onsite

About The Position

The Cloud Security Analyst supports the function by executing cloud security governance activities, including security reviews, risk assessments, and control validation across multi-cloud environments. This role ensures that cloud-based solutions align with enterprise security requirements, industry standards, and regulatory expectations. The position requires collaboration with cross-functional teams to identify risks, support remediation efforts, and maintain a strong cloud security posture.

Requirements

information security
cyber security
cloud
security controls
risk assessment
access control
vulnerability
governance
azure
gcp
aws
github
security
security architecture
nist
artificial intelligence
copilot
python
java
CI/CD

Nice To Haves

AWS PREFERRED

Responsibilities

Conduct security reviews of cloud applications, services, and infrastructure
Evaluate solutions against enterprise security standards and control requirements
Validate cloud configurations across AWS, Azure, and/or GCP environments
Support governance activities aligned to security policies and compliance requirements
Perform technical risk assessments and identify security gaps
Support remediation activities and track closure of identified issues
Monitor and report findings from cloud security reviews
Provide support during audits, incidents, and regulatory reviews
Partner with DevOps, architecture, and risk teams to integrate security into development workflows
Collaborate with application and infrastructure teams to ensure secure design and operation
Contribute to secure solution design and implementation decisions