Job Description

Actual role title: Cloud Cybersecurity Operations Analyst

On-site availability: Must be able to work from our Markham office a minimum of three days per week.

Flexibility: Must be willing and able to work extended hours when necessary to support project needs.

Job Summary:
We are looking for a Cloud Operations Analyst with a strong cybersecurity background to join our growing cloud team. This role will focus on designing, implementing, and securing cloud infrastructure and applications, with a particular emphasis on Cloud-Native Application Protection Platforms (CNAPP). You will work closely with Networking, Vulnerability Management, and Engineering teams to ensure our cloud environments are secure, compliant, and resilient.

Key Responsibilities:
• Design and operate secure, scalable, and resilient cloud security processes on platforms such as AWS and Azure.
• Integrate and manage CNAPP solutions (e.g., AWS SecurityHub, Lacework, Wiz, Orca security) to provide visibility and protection across the cloud-native stack.
• Implement and maintain cloud security controls, including identity and access management (IAM), reporting and incident response processes, and security groups.
• Automate security and compliance checks using policy tooling, scanners, and integrated telemetry pipelines.
• Monitor and respond to cloud cybersecurity incidents, vulnerabilities, and misconfigurations.
• Collaborate with other Cybersecurity teams on projects and initiatives, providing expertise in the relevant field.
• Conduct regular cloud cybersecurity assessments, threat modeling, and risk analysis.
• Stay current with evolving cloud cybersecurity threats, tools, and best practices.

Key Tools and Useful Skills:
• AWS Security Hub, S3, and Cloudtrail
• Azure Sentinel / Crowdstrike EDR
• Tanium Threat Intelligence
• Atlassian JIRA, Confluence
• ServiceNow / Assyst Ticketing
• FortiSOAR, Rapid7, or similar SIEM/Log Ingestion tools
• API usage and manipulation via IDE (VSCode, PyCharms, etc.)

Required Qualifications:
• Cybersecurity-related Degree or Equivalent Experience
• 3+ years of experience in cloud operations with a strong focus on cybersecurity.
• Hands-on experience with at least one major cloud provider (AWS, Azure, or GCP).
• Experience with CNAPP platforms and cloud security posture management (CSPM).
• Proficiency in scripting, automation, usage of APIs (e.g., Python, Bash, PowerShell).
• Familiarity with cloud-hosted instances such as containers (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes).
• Strong understanding of cloud networking, IAM, encryption, and compliance frameworks (e.g., NIST, CIS, ISO 27001).

Preferred Qualifications:
• Cloud cybersecurity certifications (AWS Security, Azure Security, CCSP, etc.).
• Experience with SIEM, SOAR, and threat detection tools in cloud environments.
• Knowledge of cloud architecture and built-in feature sets (like Cloudtrail, S3, etc.).
• Experience with vulnerability management and incident response in cloud-native environments