What are the responsibilities and job description for the Microsoft Cloud Security Analyst- Remote (Anywhere in the U.S.) position at GuidePoint Security?
GuidePoint Security provides trusted cybersecurity expertise, solutions and services that help organizations make better decisions and minimize risk. By taking a three-tiered, holistic approach for evaluating security posture and ecosystems, GuidePoint enables some of the nation's top organizations, such as Fortune 500 companies and U.S. government agencies, to identify threats, optimize resources and integrate best-fit solutions that mitigate risk.
GuidePoint is looking for a Microsoft Cloud Security Analyst to join our Cloud Security Practice. Cloud Security Analysts work with GuidePoint's clients to assess the security posture of their Azure and Microsoft 365 environments, develop roadmaps for Azure and Microsoft service adoption, and implement solutions to help customers meet their growing cloud needs. GuidePoint's Microsoft Cloud Security Analysts have experience in Microsoft Cloud services such as Microsoft 365, Teams, SharePoint, Defender for Endpoint, Microsoft Sentinel, Microsoft Information Protection, Microsoft Intune and more.
Roles and Responsibilities:
Why GuidePoint?
GuidePoint Security is a rapidly growing, profitable, privately-held value added reseller that focuses exclusively on Information Security. Since its inception in 2011, GuidePoint has grown to over 1000 employees, established strategic partnerships with leading security vendors, and serves as a trusted advisor to more than 4,200 customers.
Firmly-defined core values drive all aspects of the business, which have been paramount to the company's success and establishment of an enjoyable workplace atmosphere. At GuidePoint, your colleagues are knowledgeable, skilled, and experienced and will seek to collaborate and provide mentorship and guidance at every opportunity.
This is a unique and rare opportunity to grow your career along with one of the fastest growing companies in the nation.
Some added perks….
GuidePoint is looking for a Microsoft Cloud Security Analyst to join our Cloud Security Practice. Cloud Security Analysts work with GuidePoint's clients to assess the security posture of their Azure and Microsoft 365 environments, develop roadmaps for Azure and Microsoft service adoption, and implement solutions to help customers meet their growing cloud needs. GuidePoint's Microsoft Cloud Security Analysts have experience in Microsoft Cloud services such as Microsoft 365, Teams, SharePoint, Defender for Endpoint, Microsoft Sentinel, Microsoft Information Protection, Microsoft Intune and more.
Roles and Responsibilities:
- Conduct security assessments of Azure, Microsoft 365, and Microsoft services by leveraging cloud security standards established by CSA, CIS, NIST, and GuidePoint's own cloud controls framework.
- Draft cloud security deliverables based on assessment findings.
- Work with subject-matter experts from other GuidePoint Information Assurance practices to understand internal process and functional requirements (e.g., GRC, AppSec, DFIR, Penetration Testing).
- Accurately and consistently document findings and recommendations that is easily digested by clients including procedural documentation and technical briefings.
- Demonstrate strong interpersonal and verbal communication skills.
- Proven ability to meet or exceed project objective and user expectations.
- Possess strong client-facing and communication skills (written and verbal).
- Experience reading, writing, and interpreting technical documentation and procedure manuals.
- Experience in creating and deploying cloud resources while leveraging cloud security best practices.
- An understanding of fundamental programming logic.
- Ability to communicate with customers and provide consultation on cloud security subject matter.
- Time management skills with ability to multitask.
- Highly self-motivated and directed, with keen attention to detail.
- Demonstrate an understanding of Microsoft Cloud services including identity, security, data, application, infrastructure, networking, and workplace collaboration services
- Preferred experience with Azure Resource Manager, PowerShell, KQL, or Terraform
- Candidate must have at least one Microsoft certification
Why GuidePoint?
GuidePoint Security is a rapidly growing, profitable, privately-held value added reseller that focuses exclusively on Information Security. Since its inception in 2011, GuidePoint has grown to over 1000 employees, established strategic partnerships with leading security vendors, and serves as a trusted advisor to more than 4,200 customers.
Firmly-defined core values drive all aspects of the business, which have been paramount to the company's success and establishment of an enjoyable workplace atmosphere. At GuidePoint, your colleagues are knowledgeable, skilled, and experienced and will seek to collaborate and provide mentorship and guidance at every opportunity.
This is a unique and rare opportunity to grow your career along with one of the fastest growing companies in the nation.
Some added perks….
- Remote workforce primarily (U.S. based only, some travel may be required for certain positions, working on-site may be required for Federal positions)
- Group Medical Insurance options: Zero Deductible PPO Plan (GuidePoint pays 90% of the premium for employees and 70% for family plans (spouse/children/family) or High Deductible Health Plan with HSA (GuidePoint pays 100% of the employees premiums and 75% for family plans (spouse/children/family) and GPS will contribute in one lump sum: ($500 per EE annually / $1000 per family annually (includes spouse/children/family options)
- Group Dental Insurance: GuidePoint pays 100% of the premium for employees and 75% of family plans
- 12 corporate holidays and a Flexible Time Off (FTO) program
- Healthy mobile phone and home internet allowance
- Eligibility for retirement plan after 2 months at open enrollment
- Pet Benefit Option
Salary : $500 - $1,000
