Cloud Security Analyst

Job Description

Role : Cloud security Analyst Experience : 3 - 5 years Work mode : Hybrid Job Description: Roles and Responsibilities: Monitor and investigate high-risk alerts from Wiz across AWS, Azure, and GCP environments. Analyze attack paths, exposed services, and identity risks using Wiz Security Graph. Collaborate with DevSecOps and Cloud Platform teams to triage and contain incidents. Correlate Wiz alerts with signals from SIEM, endpoint, and identity tools to understand full attack context. Support incident response efforts by conducting root cause analysis and post-incident reviews. Assist in tuning Wiz policies, alert thresholds, and custom queries to reduce false positives and improve detection. Develop or improve playbooks for automated cloud incident response. Stay current on evolving threats in cloud environments, such as identity-based attacks, privilege escalation, and lateral movement. Document response workflows, findings, and lessons learned to support continuous improvement. Critical Skills to Possess: A degree in Cybersecurity, Information Security, Computer Science, or equivalent practical experience. 2–4 years of experience in security operations, incident response, or threat detection, ideally with cloud focus. Familiarity with Wiz, including security graph analysis, alert triage, and custom WQL queries. Understanding of common cloud threats and misconfigurations in AWS, Azure, and/or GCP. Experience with tools like Microsoft Sentinel, Defender for Cloud, or other SIEM/SOAR platforms. Knowledge of core security concepts such as IAM, network security, and the MITRE ATT&CK framework. Comfortable working in fast-paced environments with cross-functional teams. Strong analytical and communication skills for documenting and sharing threat insights. Bonus Points: Experience with scripting (Python, PowerShell, or bash) for automating investigation or remediation. Exposure to incident management platforms (e.g., ServiceNow). Certifications such as AZ-500, GCFA, GCIH, or equivalent. Understanding of container or serverless security in the cloud. Preferred Qualifications: BS degree in Computer Science or Engineering or equivalent experience Job Type: Full-time Pay: ₹300,000.00 - ₹600,000.00 per year Schedule: Day shift Work Location: In person