Cybersecurity Cloud Analyst

Nationwide IT Services • Fort Belvoir, VA

1d • Remote

About The Position

Nationwide IT Services is seeking a Cybersecurity Cloud Analyst to support secure cloud system architecture, policy review, and threat reporting. This role will support DoD cloud environments by identifying gaps in cloud security controls and supporting detection and response activities.

Requirements

• Three (3) years of cybersecurity experience
• Three (3) years of IT administration or cybersecurity experience within a cloud environment
• Understanding of the NIST Cybersecurity Framework
• Working knowledge of the MITRE ATT&CK framework
• Understanding of basic network concepts
• Experience supporting cloud deployments (PaaS, IaaS, SaaS)
• Cloud certification equivalent to: GCP Cloud Security Engineer, Azure Security Engineer Associate, AWS Security Specialty, or CCSP
• Strong verbal communication skills, including the ability to brief government leadership and technical stakeholders.
• Required to possess a DOD SECRET Clearance and be eligible for an IT-II Non-Critical Sensitive security clearance or Tier 3 (T3) upon assignment.

Nice To Haves

• Experience supporting cloud SIEM/logging and monitoring solutions
• Experience producing briefings and reporting for leadership

Responsibilities

• Review cloud security architecture and designs to ensure alignment with DoD requirements.
• Analyze cloud security policies and recommend improvements.
• Support monitoring, detection, and response activities in cloud environments.
• Work with cyber intelligence and incident response teams to analyze cloud-based threats.
• Support cybersecurity engineers in identifying gaps in cloud protection and detection.
• Maintain awareness of emerging cloud threats and provide actionable reporting and briefings.

Benefits

• Nationwide IT Services is a trusted government contractor supporting Department of Defense customers. We offer the opportunity to work on high-impact cybersecurity missions alongside experienced professionals in a collaborative and growth-focused environment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed