Cloud Security Analyst
Columbia, South Carolina
Experience: 0
Category: Information Technology
Contractor Work Model: Onsite
Brand: System One
Job ID: 346679
Date Posted: 02/23/2026
Shortcut: http://jobs.systemone.com/6DB9w8
Job Title: Cloud Security Analyst
Location: Columbia, SC
Job Type: Direct Perm / Salaried
Contractor Work Model: Onsite
Position Summary
We are seeking a Security Analyst to strengthen and protect cloud security operations within a complex enterprise environment. This role focuses on monitoring, threat detection, incident response, and vulnerability management, with hands-on experience in Microsoft Azure.
You’ll join a team that delivers mission-critical solutions for government clients, helping public sector organizations stay ahead of emerging cyber threats. This is a unique opportunity to work on high-impact cloud security projects in a collaborative, mission-driven environment while advancing your technical skills and career.
Key Responsibilities
- Monitor, detect, and respond to security events in cloud environments
- Perform threat analysis, risk assessments, and vulnerability testing
- Conduct penetration testing on Azure infrastructure and applications
- Provide guidance for cloud and hybrid architecture security
- Support continuous monitoring and incident response processes
- Investigate and remediate security incidents and compliance issues
- Serve as the security point of contact for cloud infrastructure
- Collaborate with stakeholders to implement secure cloud environments
- Create and maintain documentation, security artifacts, and penetration test results
- Perform security posture assessments using Azure tools like Microsoft Defender for Cloud and Azure Security Center
- Update controls to address emerging threats
- Communicate security status and project updates to leadership
- Promote cloud security awareness across the organization
Required Qualifications
Education & Certifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, IT, Engineering, or related field
- Microsoft Certified: Azure Security Engineer Associate
- CISSP (Certified Information Systems Security Professional)
- CompTIA Cloud+ or relevant network/security certification
Experience & Technical Skills:
- 5+ years in cyber threat monitoring, detection, response, and incident handling
- 5+ years IT experience with Windows, Linux, cloud technologies, or web applications
- Knowledge of OWASP Top 10 and cloud-specific attack vectors
- Vulnerability management and remediation experience in cloud environments
- Hands-on experience with penetration testing tools: Burp Suite, Metasploit, Nmap, Kali Linux
Preferred Qualifications
- 3+ years with cloud platforms: Azure preferred; AWS/GCP a plus
- Experience with Prisma Cloud, Dome9, or similar cloud security tools
- Knowledge of cloud governance tools, CASBs, and Infrastructure as Code (IaC)
- Experience designing/deploying inspection architectures in cloud environments
- Full-stack deployment experience
System One, and its subsidiaries including Joulé, ALTA IT Services, and Mountain Ltd., are leaders in delivering outsourced services and workforce solutions across North America. We help clients get work done more efficiently and economically, without compromising quality. System One not only serves as a valued partner for our clients, but we offer eligible employees health and welfare benefits coverage options including medical, dental, vision, spending accounts, life insurance, voluntary plans, as well as participation in a 401(k) plan.
System One is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, family care or medical leave status, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
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