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Saronic Technologies · 2 weeks ago

Cloud Security Analyst

Austin, TX

Full-time

Onsite

Entry Level

1+ years exp

Saronic Technologies is a leader in revolutionizing defense autonomy at sea, dedicated to developing state-of-the-art solutions for the Department of Defense. The Cloud Security Analyst will focus on enhancing the security of AWS GovCloud environments, ensuring compliance with DoD standards, and protecting Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI).

Artificial Intelligence (AI)ManufacturingMarine TechnologyMilitarySecurity

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Evaluate and continuously monitor AWS GovCloud environments for compliance with FedRAMP High, DoD IL5/IL6, and CUI handling requirements

Review and validate IAM roles, permissions, and resource configurations to ensure adherence to least privilege principles

Assess cloud service configurations (e.g., S3, EC2, RDS, CloudTrail, KMS, Config) and recommend security improvements

Support implementation of baseline configurations and guardrails aligned with DoD and AWS best practices

Track, report, and follow up on identified security issues or misconfigurations to closure

Monitor cloud environments using AWS Security Hub, GuardDuty, CloudTrail, and related tools for anomalies or policy violations

Assist in vulnerability management efforts, including scanning, prioritization, and remediation verification

Support cloud-related incident response activities by gathering and analyzing logs, indicators, and events

Maintain situational awareness of evolving cloud security threats and recommend mitigation strategies

Assist in preparing and maintaining security documentation, such as policies, procedures, and compliance evidence

Support audit preparation and control validation for IL5/IL6 accreditation and RMF-related activities

Identify opportunities to improve processes and automate compliance or monitoring tasks

Collaborate on initiatives that strengthen AWS security posture and operational efficiency

Work closely within the Cybersecurity team to execute security initiatives and ensure unified cloud defense

Collaborate with internal teams including Security, Software and IT to guide and validate secure implementations

Provide day-to-day support for AWS-related security issues, IAM management, and secure project deployments

Communicate findings and recommendations effectively to both technical and non-technical stakeholders

Qualification

AWS securityFedRAMP High complianceDoD IL5/IL6 accreditationCybersecurity experienceAWS CertificationsTerraformAnalytical skillsProblem-solving skillsCross-functional collaboration

Required

1-2 years of relevant experience in Cybersecurity (internships included)

Bachelor's degree or relevant education in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, or related field. Industry experience may substitute educational requirements

Familiarity with FedRAMP High, DoD IL4+, and CUI data protection frameworks

Understanding of AWS security resources and security monitoring

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills for cloud environments

This role requires the ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance

Preferred

AWS Certifications: Cloud Practitioner, Security, Solutions Architect, SysOps Administrator and Developer

Experience working in or securing AWS or AWS GovCloud environments

SANS GIAC GSEC or similar Cybersecurity certification

Familiarity with Terraform and reviewing Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) configurations for security compliance

Prior IT systems administration or DevOps experience a plus

Experience in DoD-accredited (IL5/IL6) or FedRAMP High environments

Knowledge of NIST 800-171, NIST 800-53, and CMMC 2.0 controls

Knowledge of autonomous, maritime, or defense-related technologies

Experience supporting security architecture or accreditation efforts for DoD or government cloud systems

Ability to work cross-functionally and influence secure practices across diverse technical teams

Benefits

Medical Insurance: Comprehensive health insurance plans covering a range of services

Dental and Vision Insurance: Coverage for routine dental check-ups, orthodontics, and vision care

Time Off: Generous PTO and Holidays

Parental Leave: Paid maternity and paternity leave to support new parents

Competitive Salary: Industry-standard salaries with opportunities for performance-based bonuses

Retirement Plan: 401(k) plan

Stock Options: Equity options to give employees a stake in the company’s success

Life and Disability Insurance: Basic life insurance and short- and long-term disability coverage

Pet Insurance: Discounted pet insurance options including 24/7 Telehealth helpline

Additional Perks: Free lunch benefit and unlimited free drinks and snacks in the office

Company

Saronic Technologies

Saronic is building cutting-edge unmanned surface vehicles that enable maritime security and domain awareness by combining best-in-class hardware, software and artificial intelligence into one scalable, fully integrated platform.

Founded in 2022

Austin, Texas, USA

1001-5000 employees