Cloud Security Analyst

Cloud Security Analyst

Key Responsibilities

• Implement, manage, and monitor cloud security controls (IAM, RBAC, MFA, encryption, auditing).
• Design and enforce Identity & Access Management (IAM) and Role-Based Access Controls (RBAC) across cloud infrastructure.
• Configure and maintain encryption standards (TLS, AES-256) for data in transit and at rest.
• Conduct regular audits, penetration tests, and monitoring to identify vulnerabilities.
• Ensure compliance with security frameworks and standards (ISO 27001, NIST, SOC2, GDPR, POPIA).
• Implement cloud monitoring tools for threat detection and incident response.
• Collaborate with DevOps / Cloud Engineers to embed security into CI / CD pipelines (shift-left security).
• Prepare and deliver security assessment reports for leadership and compliance teams.
• Stay updated on evolving cloud security risks, tools, and industry trends.

Core Requirements