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The Security Analyst – AWS Cloud Centric is responsible for performing technical analysis of AWS cloud applications, services and infrastructure to ensure that JPL’s systems are maintaining a secure computing environment. Has the Day to day responsibilities of analyzing, recommending, developing, implementing, maintaining and monitoring systems and processes that protect JPL’s business and information – specifically for cloud-based IT but may also assist with on-premise systems and services. This position will report to the JPL Cyber Security Operations manager and take direction from the JPL Cloud architects and engineers.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Manages and maintains AWS security governance policies, including custom IAM policies, security groups, NACLs, and S3 bucket policies
• Reviews and makes recommendations on exceptions to standard AWS security controls
• Monitors and assists with the implementation of AWS in-house and COTS security capabilities
• Conducts and automates cyber security audits of AWS accounts and resources
• Assists Audit and Vulnerability Assessment team in conducting audits of JPL’s AWS environment
• Participates as a member of the Security Operation Center as an AWS subject matter expert
• Documents and delivers enhancements to JPL’s AWS environment at the direction of JPL’s cloud architects and engineers
• Provides cyber security support for AWS users, including but not limited to, creating necessary IAM roles/service users.

• To qualify, you should possess bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology or related discipline, 3+ years of AWS cloud experience with a focus on cyber security and account management and the following background:

• Understanding of AWS boto, CLI, SDKs
• Working knowledge of python, or some other programming/scripting language for automation of SDKs
• Strong ability to read, interpret, write, and correct AWS IAM and other security related policies
• Experience developing on native AWS capabilities, including serverless architectures to deploy and manage security solutions
• Hands-on experience with Splunk for automated log review, alerting, and data analytics
• AWS certification preferred
• CISSP or other industry recognized cyber security certification preferred
• Extensive experience with all aspects of AWS GovCloud

MORI Associates offers comprehensive benefits including matching funds for 401K plans, and a 9-80 work schedule for most employees (every other Friday off).

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Manages and maintains AWS security governance policies, including custom IAM policies, security groups, NACLs, and S3 bucket policies
• Reviews and makes recommendations on exceptions to standard AWS security controls
• Monitors and assists with the implementation of AWS in-house and COTS security capabilities
• Conducts and automates cyber security audits of AWS accounts and resources
• Assists Audit and Vulnerability Assessment team in conducting audits of JPL’s AWS environment
• Participates as a member of the Security Operation Center as an AWS subject matter expert
• Documents and delivers enhancements to JPL’s AWS environment at the direction of JPL’s cloud architects and engineers
• Provides cyber security support for AWS users, including but not limited to, creating necessary IAM roles/service users.

• To qualify, you should possess bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology or related discipline, 3+ years of AWS cloud experience with a focus on cyber security and account management and the following background:

• Understanding of AWS boto, CLI, SDKs
• Working knowledge of python, or some other programming/scripting language for automation of SDKs
• Strong ability to read, interpret, write, and correct AWS IAM and other security related policies
• Experience developing on native AWS capabilities, including serverless architectures to deploy and manage security solutions
• Hands-on experience with Splunk for automated log review, alerting, and data analytics
• AWS certification preferred
• CISSP or other industry recognized cyber security certification preferred
• Extensive experience with all aspects of AWS GovCloud

Mori Associates is an Equal Opportunity Employer encouraging diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, gender identity/expression, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, genetics, veteran status, marital status or any other characteristic protected by law.