Senior Security Analyst – Cloud Security

PURE Insurance

. Own, operate, and maintain cloud security capabilities, controls, guardrails, and platform settings across AWS and Azure environments .

Posted 10/8/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesSenior💰 $95,000 - $120,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in cloud security management, including AWS and Azure environments, incident response, and compliance with standards such as NIST CSF and PCI DSS. Proficient in developing security automation and collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance cloud security posture.

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AWS SecurityMicrosoft Azure SecurityCloud Security Posture Management (CSPM)Incident ResponseSecurity Automation

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Hard Skills

Cloud Security ManagementIdentity and Access ManagementSecurity Information and Event Management (SIEM)Infrastructure as Code (Terraform)PythonPowerShellKubernetesContainer SecurityCloud MonitoringSecurity Analytics

Soft Skills

Strong Communication SkillsCollaborationMentoring

Tools & Technologies

CrowdStrike FalconMicrosoft Defender for CloudEDR/XDRCloud Security ToolsSecurity Monitoring Platforms

Certifications & Qualifications

AWS Certified Security – SpecialtyMicrosoft Certified: Azure Security Engineer Associate (AZ-500)CCSPAWS Certified Solutions ArchitectCISSP

Industry Keywords

Financial ServicesInsuranceRegulated IndustryNIST CSFPCI DSS

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AWSAzureCloudCyber SecurityKubernetesPythonTerraform

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Own, operate, and maintain cloud security capabilities, controls, guardrails, and platform settings across AWS and Azure environments
Monitor and improve Cloud Security Posture Management capabilities
Develop and maintain cloud security standards, baselines, and secure configuration guidance
Secure cloud identity and access, including privileged access, service accounts, roles, and secrets management
Support onboarding of cloud accounts, subscriptions, and workloads
Evaluate cloud security technologies and support security tool integrations and optimization
Develop automation using APIs, scripting, and cloud-native tooling
Build and enhance cloud monitoring, alerting, and detection capabilities, including cloud telemetry within SIEM and security monitoring platforms
Investigate cloud security alerts, suspicious activity, and potential threats
Respond to cloud-related security incidents and support containment, remediation, and post-incident reviews
Develop and maintain cloud-focused incident response procedures and playbooks
Review and resolve security-related tickets, alerts, requests, and escalations
Participate in the Infrastructure Security on-call rotation
Participate in security architecture reviews and assess cloud designs
Partner with architecture, infrastructure, platform, application development, and technology operations teams on secure-by-design practices
Support audit, compliance, and regulatory activities by providing cloud control evidence and mapping controls to NIST CSF, SOC 2, and PCI DSS
Partner with Vulnerability Management on patching, configuration hardening, and remediation
Collaborate with Infrastructure Security team members across Endpoint Security, Vulnerability Management, and AI Security
Serve as a cloud security subject matter expert through mentoring, knowledge sharing, and documented standards

Requirements

What you’ll need

5+ years of experience in cybersecurity, cloud security, systems engineering, or a related discipline
Hands-on experience securing AWS environments
Experience with Microsoft Azure security services and controls
Strong understanding of cloud identity and access management principles
Experience with CSPM, SIEM, EDR/XDR, or similar security technologies
Experience investigating security events and supporting incident response
Knowledge of cloud networking, logging, monitoring, encryption, and secrets management concepts
Experience collaborating with infrastructure, architecture, platform, and application engineering teams
Ability to translate cloud security risks into practical technical controls and remediation guidance
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Ability to work onsite at one of the employer's offices during the first week of employment
Availability for occasional weekend and after-hours on-call work
AWS Certified Security – Specialty, Microsoft Certified: Azure Security Engineer Associate (AZ-500), CCSP, AWS Certified Solutions Architect, CISSP, or an equivalent certification
Experience with CrowdStrike Falcon, Falcon Cloud Security, Microsoft Defender for Cloud, or similar platforms
Experience with Infrastructure as Code technologies such as Terraform
Experience securing containerized and serverless workloads, including Kubernetes (EKS/AKS), container image scanning, and runtime protection
Experience with Python, PowerShell, APIs, or other security automation methods
Experience developing cloud detections, security analytics, or monitoring use cases
Financial services, insurance, or other regulated industry experience

Benefits

Comp & perks

Opportunities for professional and personal development through on-the-job learning and professional development
Supportive, caring, and transparent workplace culture
Community support and celebration of wins
Equity considerations in compensation