Security Analyst - Consultant

Job Title : Security Analyst

Location : Columbia, SC

Duration : 12 Months

Job DEscription :

WE are looking for a Security Analyst with cyber security, AWS, GCP, Azure, Cloud security / governance tools, CASBs and Medicaid experience.The Cloud CyberSecurity Specialist will help Applications Team build and manage a Secure Cloud Infrastructure by adhering to Agency policy and industry best practices.

A strong candidate for this position should possess experience in the following by priority :

1. Cyber Threat Response and Incident Handling

2. Cloud platforms such as Amazon Web Services (AWS)

3. Cloud Security

4. Security Architect and / or Engineering

5. Azure, Google Cloud Platform (GCP)

REQUIRED SKILLS (RANK IN ORDER OF IMPORTANCE) :

10+ years of experience of I.T. working with Windows, Linux, Cloud technologies and Web-based applications

2-4 years of experience with Cloud Security monitoring and incident response

A firm understanding of the offerings and capabilities within Amazon Web Services (AWS) and / or GCP and Microsoft Azure platforms

Ability to communicate clearly, verbally and in writing; to interact effectively with internal and external vendors, project team members, management and agency departments; to build relationships and use facilitation skills with both technical and non-technical personnel

Ability to write, edit, and prepare graphic presentations of technical information for both technical and business personnel

Ability to collaborate and coordinate with multiple teams and vendors

Ability to work independently and as a member of a team

Ability to multitask and prioritize tasks effectively in order to meet deadlines

Keen attention to detail while maintaining the ability to see the big picture

Ability to absorb and retain complex processes

Strong English language skills

Experience with the evaluation and selection of products and vendors to support initiatives.

Ability to accept changes and constructive criticism in a fast turn-around environment

PREFERRED SKILLS :

3+ years of experience with Cloud platforms such Amazon Web Services (AWS), Azure, Google Cloud Platform (GCP)

Prior experience working with cloud security and governance tools, cloud access security brokers (CASBs), and infrastructure as a code

Experience with deployment orchestration, automation, and security configuration management of AWS native tools

Experience with full-stack deployment