Cloud Security Analyst

EMCOR Group, Inc.•Atlanta, GA

About The Position

EMCOR Group, Inc. seeks a Cloud Security Analyst that would support EMCOR’s Security Program with a focus on operationalizing and enforcing cloud security posture across a multi-cloud environment, including Azure and AWS. This role provides hands-on operational support for incident response, risk assessments, and identity and access management (IAM) tasks.

Requirements

3+ years of experience working in cloud platforms such as Microsoft Azure, AWS, GCP, OCI.
Experience with cloud security tools, such as Defender for Cloud, Defender for Cloud Apps, Sentinel, or equivalent.
Basic understanding of cloud architecture including virtual networks, storage, databases, compute, and identity services within cloud environments.
Basic understanding of data classifications and governance concepts in a cloud environment.
Demonstrated proficiency with PowerShell for administration and automation purposes.
Proven ability to communicate effectively and interact professionally at all organizational levels.
Ability to consistently deliver an exceptional standard of customer service.

Responsibilities

Provide expertise during incidents, document findings, and help improve protocols.
Help design, implement, and maintain Microsoft Sentinel and Defender security monitoring, including custom KQL queries and automation.
Participate in risk assessments for cloud platforms and resources.
Collaborate with security and IT teams to ensure alignment with security frameworks and organizational standards.
Maintain and upgrade servers and applications supporting security tools.
Monitor emerging threats and advise stakeholders on responses.
Configure and manage user permissions and roles for cloud platforms and resources.
Monitor cloud platforms for security threats; investigate and respond to security incidents.
Create procedural documentation for cloud security processes.
Remediate findings in cloud security tools.
Automate tasks using scripting languages (PowerShell, Terraform).
Perform special projects as needed.