Information Technology_USA - USA_Analyst

Cloud Security AnalystLocation: Phoenix, AZ - onsiteDuration: 6 monthsResponsibilities:Support cloud security governance, risk, and compliance initiativesAssist in maintaining a risk-based cloud security compliance frameworkCollaborate with cross-functional teams on security and audit activitiesContribute to cloud security assessments and gap analysisSupport implementation of security standards and controlsAssist in audit preparation and regulatory compliance activitiesAnalyze security data and provide insights for risk mitigationMaintain documentation for cloud security processes and controlsSupport remediation tracking and compliance reportingMonitor evolving regulatory and security requirementsSupport implementation of processes to audit and address non-compliance issuesAssist in tracking remediation efforts to bring systems into compliancePrepare reports, dashboards, and presentations for decision-makingValidate data for accuracy, completeness, and relevance in risk reportingMaintain internal documentation for security processes and standardsProvide analytical support for issue management and project assessmentsCollaborate with teams to track remediation and compliance progressAssist in evaluating and documenting security controls and proceduresSupport communication of cloud security initiatives and updatesParticipate in risk assessments, process mapping, and control testingCoordinate audit activities including evidence collection and responsesMonitor regulatory updates and assess impact on cloud security controlsEssential Skills:Foundational knowledge of information security and technology riskFamiliarity with cloud control matrix (ccm) for compliance assessmentsUnderstanding of cis benchmarks and security best practicesKnowledge of governance, iam, infrastructure security, and data protectionBasic understanding of vulnerability management and incident responseFamiliarity with cloud concepts like containers and serverless computingUnderstanding of multi-cloud and high availability architecturesExposure to audit and regulatory compliance processesStrong data validation and reporting skillsAbility to support compliance monitoring and risk assessmentsCore Skills:Strong analytical and problem-solving abilitiesEffective communication and collaboration skillsAttention to detail and accuracyTime management and multitasking capabilitiesAbility to work independently and within teamsAdaptability to changing security requirementsStrong documentation and reporting skillsCritical thinking and decision-making abilityProactive and ownership-driven mindsetOrganizational and planning skillsExperience Required: 2 years or above