Cloud Security Analyst / Junior Cloud Security Analyst Job Title/Position:

Entry level Cloud Security Analyst / Junior Cloud Security Analyst

Overview We’re looking for a motivated

Junior Cloud Security Analyst

to help secure and maintain our

AWS cloud infrastructure .

This role combines

cloud monitoring, security auditing, and infrastructure provisioning

using

Terraform .

You’ll work closely with our

Cloud Engineering

and

Security Operations

teams to identify vulnerabilities, manage access controls, automate infrastructure deployment, and ensure our cloud and web environments remain secure and compliant.

This is an ideal position for someone with a

robust foundational knowledge of AWS and IT security

who’s eager to develop hands‑on experience in

cloud security operations and DevSecOps practices .

Key Responsibilities

Cloud Monitoring & Security Operations Monitor AWS services and resources through

CloudWatch ,

GuardDuty ,

Security Hub , and

CloudTrail

for performance, compliance, and security alerts.

Assist in identifying, investigating, and documenting potential security incidents.

Support the automation of security monitoring and reporting tasks.

Access Management & Security Auditing Manage and review

IAM users, roles, and policies

to enforce least privilege and MFA.

Assist with

User Access Reviews

and

AWS account audits

to ensure security compliance.

Conduct routine

AWS security posture assessments

aligned with

CIS benchmarks

and internal standards.

Website & Application Security Perform

basic website vulnerability scans

and identify potential security loopholes.

Support teams in analyzing and remediating findings from

OWASP ZAP ,

Burp Suite , or

Nessus

scans.





Document findings and collaborate with developers to apply recommended security fixes.

Infrastructure as Code (IaC) & Resource Provisioning Create and manage AWS resources using

Terraform , ensuring configurations follow security and compliance best practices.

Maintain Terraform modules for common infrastructure components (IAM roles, S3, EC2, security groups).

Review and apply

Terraform plan changes

under guidance from senior engineers.

Contribute to version control (Git/GitHub) and CI/CD integration for automated deployments.

Vulnerability Management & Patch Recommendations Track vulnerabilities across systems and web applications.

Recommend and coordinate

patches and configuration updates .

Support documentation of remediation progress and follow‑ups.

Required Skills & Qualifications

1–2 years of hands‑on experience in

AWS administration or cloud operations .

Familiarity with

AWS IAM ,

CloudWatch ,

CloudTrail ,

GuardDuty , and

Security Hub .

Working knowledge of

Terraform

for creating, modifying, and managing AWS resources.

Understanding of

networking and security principles

(VPC, security groups, subnets, firewalls).

Awareness of

web application vulnerabilities

(OWASP Top 10).

Basic experience with

Linux/Unix systems

and command‑line operations.

Exposure to

monitoring tools

(Datadog, Splunk, or equivalent) is an advantage.

Preferred Certifications (Nice to have)

AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner

or

AWS Certified Security – Specialty (in progress)

CompTIA Security+

or

Certified in Cybersecurity (CC)

Terraform Associate (HashiCorp Certified)

Seniority Level

Entry level

Employment Type

Full‑time

Job Function

Information Technology

Industries

Banking, IT System Custom Software Development, and Software Development

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