Senior Software Systems Analyst Cloud Information Security

Senior Software Systems Analyst (Cloud & Information Security)

Location: Remote
Employment Type: FullTime / Contractor
Experience Required: 810 years

Job Description:

We are seeking an experienced and highly skilled Senior Software Systems Analyst with expertise in cloud technologies and information security. This role is pivotal in assessing and analyzing software systems from a technology and cyber security perspective to ensure compliance with the highest security standards. The ideal candidate will have a blend of technical expertise analytical thinking and indepth experience in cloud environments and information security. This is a remote position offering the flexibility to work from anywhere while collaborating with a diverse and dynamic team.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assess and analyze existing software environments including usage licenses architecture data (storage security access aspects) cyber security aspects (vulnerability and threat assessments) security patching requirements

• Analyze security audits data

• Analyze complex business requirements and translate them into effective software solutions and system designs.

• Evaluate and recommend cloud solutions and architectures that best fit the organizational needs.

• Conduct gap analysis to identify system inefficiencies gaps and recommend enhancements new architecture in line with future needs and to improve overall system functionality.

• Conduct gap analysis to identify vulnerabilities threats and recommend possible solutions in a plan along with risk mitigation strategy

• Design and implement cloudbased systems ensuring scalability availability and resilience.

• Review cloud resources and optimize performance while maintaining cost efficiency.

• Recommend security policies procedures and standards to ensure data protection and system integrity.

• Identify security vulnerabilities in cloud and onpremises environments.

• Support the design of security controls including access management encryption and security event monitoring.

• Develop and maintain detailed technical documentation including systems design specifications process workflows and security guidelines.

• Prepare and present technical reports to stakeholders providing clear insight and recommendations based on analysis.

Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in computer science Information Systems or a related field.

• 810 years of experience as a Systems Analyst Software Engineer or related role with a focus on cloud technologies and information security.

• Proven experience in cloud platforms such as AWS Azure or Google Cloud Platform.

• Strong understanding of software development life cycle (SDLC) systems architecture and best practices in software engineering.

• Indepth knowledge of information security principles and frameworks (e.g. NIST CIS Controls ISO 27001).

• Proficiency in using tools and technologies for cloud management security monitoring and vulnerability assessment.

• Experience with scripting and programming languages (e.g. Python JavaScript PowerShell) for automation and system management.

• Strong analytical and problemsolving skills with the ability to think strategically and execute methodically in a remote setting.

Preferred Skills:

• Professional certifications such as AWS Certified Solutions Architect Microsoft Certified Azure Solutions Architect CISSP or CISM.

• Experience in DevSecOps practices cloud security architecture and secure software development.

• Familiarity with containerization (e.g. Docker Kubernetes) and Infrastructure as Code (e.g. Terraform CloudFormation).

• Knowledge of network security and data privacy regulations including GDPR HIPAA and CCPA.