Cloud Security Analyst

Position Overview

Participates in the day-to-day operations, processes, and workflows of the Cloud Security team. Takes ownership of projects and initiatives within the Cloud Security team. Identifies improvements to detective controls, automation opportunities, and creates solutions for preventative controls for Cloud Security environments. Participates in the development of documentation.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily operational duties around Cloud Security including: reviewing alerts, performing evaluations of configuration exception requests, and working with application and platform teams to remediate public cloud Vulnerabilities.
• Work with technical leads to evaluate any new products or technology products.
• Regularly interact with management and peers in other departments for purposes of gaining cooperation, exchanging technical information, and presenting project plans and reports.
• Build a trusted advisory relationship with strategic customers across the business.
• Work with customers, stakeholders, product managers, and product owners to understand and maintain a high-level understanding of the current and upcoming requirements.
• Standardize operational and process documentation for operations and changes to Cloud Security tooling.
• Provide leadership by instructing, mentoring, and training team members within and outside the work group.
• Work with technical leaders to advise management on technical matters requiring coordination between organizations.
• Identify and deliver additional detective and preventative control implementation opportunities.

Requirements

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or a related field. Can be substituted with work experience.
• Certifications/Licensure: Relevant certifications such as the Certified Cloud Security Professional (CCSP), AWS Certified Security Specialty (preferred), or related work experience.
• Experience:
  • 3-5 years of working experience as a Cloud Security generalist, offering guidance on security domains including IAM, Vulnerability and Configuration Management, Data Encryption, as well as others.
  • 2-3 Years of Experience working with AWS.
  • Experience operating CNAPP tooling, including triaging alerts and defining policy sets for Public Cloud Services.
  • Experience generating and providing compliance reports for leadership on control metrics.
  • Experience working with a distributed team.
• Skills:
  • Deep understanding of and experience with cloud security concepts including technology, best practices, design, deployment, and operations.
  • Deep understanding of and experience with public cloud security in a hybrid cloud environment.
  • Successful track record of designing, developing, and managing the execution of projects in the cloud and/or security space.
  • Ability to develop and implement processes to ensure compliance and quality.
  • Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships within and between departments.
  • Deals with others in an honest manner, assures adherence to company policies, addresses questionable business practices.
  • Provides others with reliable information, creates, and delivers accurate information.

Employment Type

Full time

Company Information

Who We Are Join a team that puts its People First! Since 1889, First American (NYSE: FAF) has held an unwavering belief in its people. They are passionate about what they do, and we are equally passionate about fostering an environment where all feel welcome, supported, and empowered to be innovative and reach their full potential. Our inclusive, people-first culture has earned our company numerous accolades, including being named to the Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For® list for ten consecutive years. We have also earned awards as a best place to work for women, diversity and LGBTQ+ employees, and have been included on more than 50 regional best places to work lists. First American will always strive to be a great place to work, for all. For more information, please visit www.careers.firstam.com.

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