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We are currently seeking a Cyber Security Cloud Analyst to join our team in Bethesda, Maryland (US-MD), United States (US).
NTT DATA is seeking a Cyber Security Cloud Analyst to be a member of our Cloud Services team, responsible for ensuring the security and resilience of our cloud infrastructure. Cyber Security Cloud Analyst is responsible for monitoring, assessing, and mitigating risks across cloud environments, ensuring compliance with industry standards, and proactively defending against cyber threats.
Key Responsibilities
• Continuously monitor cloud environments for security threats, vulnerabilities, and anomalies using security information and event management (SIEM) tools.
• Investigate and respond to security incidents, including detailed analysis, containment, eradication, and recovery efforts. Prioritize, recommend, and implement mitigations for identified risks.
• Coordinate incident reporting and documentation for stakeholders and regulatory compliance.
• Collaborate with cloud engineers, DevOps teams, and client stakeholders to design, implement, and manage robust security solutions tailored to modern cloud architectures.
• Conduct regular vulnerability assessments and penetration testing in cloud environments (AWS, Azure, GCP, etc.).
• Ensure compliance with security policies, regulations, and industry best practices (e.g., ISO 27001, NIST CSF).
• Support secure configuration and deployment of cloud-based workloads, infrastructure, and platforms. Review and enhance security configurations across multi-cloud platforms.
• Collaborate with engineering teams to implement Identity and Access Management (IAM), encryption, and network segmentation.
• Ensure adherence to data privacy laws, industry standards, and contractual obligations for cloud services.
• Assist in audits and certifications by providing evidence and resolving non-conformities.
• Develop, review, and maintain security policies, procedures, and guidelines for cloud environments.
• Propose innovative solutions to improve the security and efficiency of cloud services.
• Work closely with delivery teams, ensuring that cloud services are delivered securely and aligned with contract expectations.
• Provide detailed reports to management and clients on security performance metrics, incident post-mortems, and improvement plans.
Qualifications
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or related field.
• 5 years of experience in cybersecurity, with at least 3 years focused on cloud security and with security tools and technologies (e.g., firewalls, IDS/IPS, vulnerability scanners, SIEM).
• 3 years of experience in securing cloud platforms like AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform.
• Must be an AWS Certified Security Specialty, Azure Security Engineer,
• Must be certified as CompTIA Security+, CISSP, CISM, or equivalent.
• Must be a US citizen or Green Card holder
• Must live a commutable distance from Bethesda, MD