AWS Security Analyst

Description

We are looking for a skilled AWS Security Analyst to join our team on a long-term contract basis in Columbus, Ohio. In this role, you will focus on strengthening our cybersecurity posture by implementing controls, ensuring compliance, and addressing security vulnerabilities in a dynamic and collaborative environment. This position offers the opportunity to work closely with engineering teams, auditors, and cloud operations to support security initiatives across global teams.

Responsibilities:
Lead readiness, implementation, and ongoing audit activities for SOC 2 Type II compliance across multiple operational areas.
Collaborate with auditors, engineering teams, and cloud operations to implement security controls and resolve compliance gaps.
Apply cybersecurity and cloud control frameworks to enhance organizational security measures.
Validate compliance within SaaS-based infrastructure, troubleshoot security challenges, and confirm the effectiveness of controls.
Conduct application security tasks such as vulnerability scanning, basic penetration testing, and remediation validation.
Analyze security issues identified during audits or scans and work with developers to implement resolutions.
Develop proof-of-concept solutions to verify security approaches and address vulnerabilities.
Participate actively in agile workflows and contribute to security workstreams across global teams.
Utilize compliance tools such as Vanta and productivity platforms like Jira, Confluence, Slack, and Teams to manage security operations.

Requirements

Proven experience in cybersecurity, with expertise in firewall technologies and configuration management.
Knowledge of AWS Security Hub and familiarity with cloud-based security tools.
Hands-on experience with security operations, including penetration testing and vulnerability assessment.
Strong understanding of security frameworks and their application in compliance management.
Ability to reproduce and address security issues reported in scans or audits.
Experience with SaaS infrastructure and cloud security practices.
Proficiency in using compliance and productivity tools such as Vanta, Jira, and Confluence.
Excellent communication and collaboration skills to work effectively within cross-functional teams.

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