Cloud Security Analyst

The Cloud Security Analyst supports the function by executing cloud security governance activities, including security reviews, risk assessments, and control validation across multi-cloud environments. This role ensures that cloud-based solutions align with enterprise security requirements, industry standards, and regulatory expectations. The position requires collaboration with cross-functional teams to identify risks, support remediation efforts, and maintain a strong cloud security posture. Cloud Security Assessment & Governance Conduct security reviews of cloud applications, services, and infrastructure Evaluate solutions against enterprise security standards and control requirements Validate cloud configurations across AWS, Azure, and/or GCP environments Support governance activities aligned to security policies and compliance requirements AWS Preferred Risk Assessment & Control Validation Perform technical risk assessments and identify security gaps Support remediation activities and track closure of identified issues Monitor and report findings from cloud security reviews Provide support during audits, incidents, and regulatory reviews Collaboration & Security Integration Partner with DevOps, architecture, and risk teams to integrate security into development workflows Collaborate with application and infrastructure teams to ensure secure design and operation Contribute to secure solution design and implementation decisions Skills information security, cyber security, cloud, security controls, risk assessment, access control, vulnerability, governance, azure, gcp, aws, github, security, security architecture, nist, artificial intelligence, copilot, python, java, CI/CD Job Type & Location Contract position based out of Washington D.C., DC. Pay and Benefits Pay range: $70.00 - $90.00/hr Medical, dental & vision Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) Short and long-term disability Health Spending Account (HSA) Transportation benefits Employee Assistance Program Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave) Workplace Type Fully onsite position in Washington D.C., DC. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Jul 10, 2026. Equal Opportunity Employer The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law. #J-18808-Ljbffr TEKsystems