Cloud (AWS/Azure) Security Analyst

Information Security Analyst 

K2United is looking for an internally driven, cybersecurity junkie who enjoys the challenges of securing information systems. The ideal individual has hands-on experience with cloud-based security tools and geeks out talking about the cybersecurity framework. Our core products serve 50K users per day and we’re growing.  

About you: 

• 2+  years of intermediate to advanced experience with public cloud computing/hosting (preferably Microsoft Azure and/or AWS).
• Deep understanding of cybersecurity governance, risk, and compliance concepts. 
• Demonstrated experience managing security monitoring tools, reviewing findings, and properly assessing risk. 
• Detail-oriented with a passion for thorough follow-through on all assigned tasks. 

Your impact: 

• M365 Security Guardian – Manages the security controls and tools inside the Microsoft 365 Security Center, including Microsoft Sentinel and Microsoft Defender. 
• Cloud Infrastructure Security Overwatch – Manages the security controls and tools inside the AWS and Azure environments. 
• Security Analysis – Administers our suite of cybersecurity tools to ensure compliance and vulnerability management for our systems and web applications. 
• Cyber Security Policy Librarian – Keeper of K2United security policies and practices stored in Atlassian Confluence. 
• HX Security Liaison – Supports the Human Experience (HX) team in up-leveling the security knowledge of our employees.

Who is K2United?

At K2United, collaboration and innovation are the bridge between the problem and the solution. We see each day as a new opportunity to build something spectacular and make an impact. Through our two brands, K2Share and CareerSafe, we provide federal advisory services and online education for workforce readiness. Our clients include federal agencies, state and local governments, individuals, and over 6,600 educational organizations.

While our individual brands—K2Share and CareerSafe—each represent what we do, neither fully represent who we are. At our core, we are exactly what our founder, Dr. Larry Teverbaugh, set out to create: a group of amazing people coming together to do the remarkable—and having fun while doing it. Every member of our organization is united by a common purpose: we create solutions so that those we serve thrive.

We think we’re a pretty fantastic company to work for, but you don’t have to take our word for it: K2United is a certified Great Place to Work®, and we’ve been named one of the Top 25 Small Workplaces in Texas and one of the 100 Best Small Workplaces™ in the U.S.

Benefits

We’re invested in the people who make our success possible. As a K2United employee, you’ll enjoy a comprehensive set of benefits and opportunities that meet you where you are. These benefits include

• Flexible schedules and remote working options
• Low-cost, comprehensive medical benefits for employees and their families
• Quarterly Wellness Reimbursement Program
• Tax saving and retirement benefits including 401(k) with matching and medical saving accounts
• Companywide incentive program
• Generous PTO and leave policies, including paid parental leave
• Continuing education and professional development support
• Robust employee engagement program, including both in-person and virtual events
• Complimentary access to CareerSafe training courses for employees and their immediate families

Salary: $73,000+

Work Environment: This job operates in a well-lit and temperature-controlled office environment with the use of standard office equipment such as phones and computers.

Physical Demands: The physical demands listed below are required to perform essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation can be made to assist individuals with disabilities in performing essential job functions.

• Sitting or standing at a desk for prolonged periods of time.
• Constant operation of a computer.
• Frequent communication and exchanging of accurate information via electronic communication, phones, and in person.

Applicants must be willing to take a drug test and submit to a credit and background investigation as part of the selection process.

The U.S. government restricts access by Foreign Nationals to certain types of technology and technical data. Consequently, this posting is intended only for U.S. citizens.

K2United, LLC provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, creed, ancestry, national origin, citizenship, sex or gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, religion, age, disability, genetic information, service in the military, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws and ordinances.