Cloud Security Analyst

Saronic Technologies is a leader in revolutionizing defense autonomy at sea, dedicated to developing state-of-the-art solutions that enhance maritime operations for the Department of Defense (DoD) through autonomous and intelligent platforms.

Saronic Technologies is seeking a Cloud Security Analyst to join our cybersecurity team and strengthen the security of our AWS Gov Cloud environments. This role directly supports the Cybersecurity Specialist in maintaining and improving DoD Impact Level 5 (IL5) and IL6 cloud readiness for Saronic systems.

The Cloud Security Analyst will focus on analyzing, monitoring, and hardening AWS configurations, managing access and permissions, and ensuring the protection of Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) across projects that interact with cloud services.

• Cloud Security Oversight
• Evaluate and continuously monitor AWS Gov Cloud 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, Cloud Trail, 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.
• Monitoring and Incident Response Support
• Monitor cloud environments using AWS Security Hub, Guard Duty, Cloud Trail, 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.
• Governance and Continuous Improvement
• 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.
• Cross-Team Collaboration
• 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.

• Bachelor’s degree or relevant education in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, or related field. Extensive 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.
• Eligibility for U.S. Security Clearance.

• AWS
  
  Certifications:
  
  Cloud Practitioner, Security, Solutions Architect, Sys Ops Administrator and Developer.
• Experience working in or securing AWS or AWS Gov Cloud 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 Dev Ops 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.

Medical Insurance: Comprehensive health insurance plans covering a range of services. Saronic pays 100% of the…