Security Analyst - Consultant (Cloud Cybersecurity Analyst)

Job Title: Security Analyst - Consultant (Cloud Cybersecurity Analyst) ( 9891)Department: Office of CybersecurityWork Location: Columbia, SC 29201 (Onsite)Work Type: Fully OnsiteDuration: 12 Months (Possibility of Extension)Interview Process: 1 Round - Virtual/OnlineKey ResponsibilitiesPerform cyber threat monitoring, detection, analysis, and incident response within agency cloud environmentsConduct penetration testing and vulnerability assessments on Azure cloud infrastructure and applicationsIdentify, investigate, and remediate compliance policy violations and security incidentsAssist in architecting and maintaining secure cloud and hybrid infrastructuresImplement and enhance continuous monitoring and incident response processesServe as Security Point of Contact for cloud security mattersConduct security posture assessments using Azure-native tools (Microsoft Defender for Cloud, Azure Security Center)Create and maintain documentation for penetration testing results and security processesProvide cloud security guidance to stakeholders and project teamsRaise organizational awareness around cloud security best practicesDeliver effective communication to management and business stakeholders regarding cloud security status and risksRequired Skills (In Order of Importance)5+ years of Cyber Threat Monitoring, Detection, Response, and Incident HandlingStrong knowledge of OWASP Top 10 and cloud-specific attack vectorsExperience with vulnerability management and remediation in cloud environments5+ years of IT experience working with Windows, Linux, Cloud technologies, or Web-based applicationsHands-on experience with penetration testing tools such as: Burp SuiteMetasploitNmapKali Linux• Cloud Security or Architecture CertificationPreferred Skills (In Order of Importance)• 3+ years experience with Cloud Platforms (Preferred Order): Microsoft AzureAmazon Web Services (AWS)Google Cloud Platform (GCP)Experience with Prisma Cloud, Dome9, or similar Cloud Security toolsExperience with Cloud Security governance tools, CASBs, and Infrastructure as Code (IaC)Experience designing and deploying Cloud Inspection ArchitecturesFull-stack deployment experienceExperience working with cloud-native security toolingPreferred Education & CertificationsBachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or related disciplineMicrosoft Certified: Azure Security Engineer AssociateCompTIA Cloud+Network Security CertificationsCISSPAbout US: InterSources Inc. is a Small, Woman, and Minority-Owned Business Enterprise, ISO/IEC 27001, SOC 2 Type 2 certified company with massive 18+ years of diversified experience in providing IT Consulting Services, Artificial Intelligence, Data Analysis, Application Development, Cloud Services, Cybersecurity, Digital Marketing, ERP Management, Custom Software Development, Web Development, UI/ UX Design, System Integration, QA Support etc. We make reasonable accommodations for clients and employees, and we do not discriminate based on any protected attribute including race, religion, color, national origin, gender sexual orientation, gender identity, age, or marital status. We also are a Google Cloud and Oracle partner company.