Responsible for critical security domains including cloud security, email security, vulnerability management, and patch management. This role is essential for implementing preventive security controls and ensuring organisational systems remain protected against evolving threats
CAREER OPPORTUNITY
Title: Security Operations Senior Analyst
Work type: Contract - 8 months
Work Location: Barbados (Remote Work Possible)
Position Description:
The Security Operations Senior Analyst position is responsible for critical security domains including cloud security, email security, vulnerability management, and patch management. This role is essential for implementing preventive security controls and ensuring organisational systems remain protected against evolving threats.
Main responsibilities of the role:
Cloud Security Implementation
Deploy and configure cloud security posture management (CSPM) tools
Implement cloud access security broker (CASB) solutions
Monitor cloud infrastructure for misconfigurations and vulnerabilities
Email Security Implementation
Deploy and configure email security gateways
Establish email encryption solutions
Implement email DLP (Data Loss Prevention) controls
Configure email authentication (SPF, DKIM, DMARC)
Vulnerability Management
Deploy and configure vulnerability scanning platforms
Establish vulnerability management workflows
Implement vulnerability lifecycle tracking
Security Log Management
Confirm and validate collection of security logs from all critical systems
Configure log forwarding to SIEM platform
Establish log retention policies and procedures
Implement log integrity controls
Documentation and Knowledge Transfer
Create comprehensive implementation documentation
Develop standard operating procedures for tool usage
Document configuration and architecture decisions
Maintain runbooks for common operations
The ideal candidate will possess the following qualifications & experience:
Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field; or Associate degree with relevant certifications and equivalent experience
Minimum 3- 5 years' experience in security operations, systems administration, or security engineering
Experience deploying vulnerability scanning platforms
Experience with SIEM platforms and log management
Desirable Certifications
Cloud security certifications (AWS Security Specialty, Azure Security Engineer,
CCSP)
GIAC Security Operations certifications (GCIA, GCIH, GMON)
CISSP or similar advanced certification
Core Competencies:
Technical Knowledge and Skills
Strong understanding of cloud security (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud)
Understanding of vulnerability management methodologies
Experience with security log analysis and SIEM integration
Familiarity with security frameworks (NIST, ISO 27001, CIS Controls)
Configuration of cloud security tools (CSPM, CASB, CWPP)
Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving
Clear communication for technical and non-technical audiences
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted