Cloud Security Analyst

Summary

Join GuidePoint Security as a Microsoft Cloud Security Analyst and contribute to our Cloud Security Practice. You will assess the security posture of client Azure and Microsoft 365 environments, develop cloud service adoption roadmaps, and implement solutions to meet clients' needs. Leverage your expertise in Microsoft Cloud services like Microsoft 365, Teams, SharePoint, and more. Conduct security assessments using established cloud security standards, draft deliverables based on findings, and collaborate with internal subject-matter experts. Effectively communicate findings and recommendations to clients, both verbally and in writing. This role requires strong client-facing skills, technical documentation experience, and an understanding of fundamental programming logic. GuidePoint offers a remote-work environment, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for professional growth.

Requirements

• Demonstrate an understanding of Microsoft Cloud services including identity, security, data, application, infrastructure, networking, and workplace collaboration services
• Candidate must have at least one Microsoft certification

Responsibilities

• Conduct security assessments of Azure, Microsoft 365, and Microsoft services by leveraging cloud security standards established by CSA, CIS, NIST, and GuidePoint’s own cloud controls framework
• Draft cloud security deliverables based on assessment findings
• Work with subject-matter experts from other GuidePoint Information Assurance practices to understand internal process and functional requirements (e.g., GRC, AppSec, DFIR, Penetration Testing)
• Accurately and consistently document findings and recommendations that is easily digested by clients including procedural documentation and technical briefings
• Demonstrate strong interpersonal and verbal communication skills
• Proven ability to meet or exceed project objective and user expectations
• Possess strong client-facing and communication skills (written and verbal)
• Experience reading, writing, and interpreting technical documentation and procedure manuals
• Experience in creating and deploying cloud resources while leveraging cloud security best practices
• An understanding of fundamental programming logic
• Ability to communicate with customers and provide consultation on cloud security subject matter
• Time management skills with ability to multitask
• Highly self-motivated and directed, with keen attention to detail

Preferred Qualifications

Preferred experience with Azure Resource Manager, PowerShell, KQL, or Terraform

Benefits

• Group Medical Insurance options: Zero Deductible PPO Plan (GuidePoint pays 90% of the premium for employees and 70% for family plans (spouse/children/family) or High Deductible Health Plan with HSA (GuidePoint pays 100% of the employees premiums and 75% for family plans (spouse/children/family) and GPS will contribute in one lump sum: ($500 per EE annually / $1000 per family annually (includes spouse/children/family options)
• Group Dental Insurance: GuidePoint pays 100% of the premium for employees and 75% of family plans
• 12 corporate holidays and a Flexible Time Off (FTO) program
• Healthy mobile phone and home internet allowance
• Eligibility for retirement plan after 2 months at open enrollment
• Pet Benefit Option
• Remote workforce primarily (U.S. based only, some travel may be required for certain positions, working on-site may be required for Federal positions)