Cloud Security Analyst I at Planned

Planned Parenthood of the Pacific Southwest stands as one of the largest providers of sexual and reproductive healthcare in Southern California. With a network of 20 health centers across a three-county region, we are a powerful team of health experts dedicated to sustaining the well-being of our communities. For over a century, we have advocated for our mission by providing outstanding education and healthcare without judgment. Joining us means becoming part of a movement that takes pride in shaping the future of reproductive rights and sexual health.

The role

We are seeking a Cloud Security Analyst I to join our team in a full-time, hybrid capacity. This is a mid-level position where you will work closely with the Manager of Information Security to plan and implement a robust Cloud Security Program. Your work will be essential in ensuring our infrastructure aligns with NIST and InfoSec guidelines, helping us maintain compliance while improving transparency across our digital environment.

Core responsibilities

• Design, implement, and maintain technical security controls, including IDS/IPS, next-generation firewalls, encryption, network segmentation, and access management.
• Manage and tune SIEM tools to monitor network and application events, ensuring that security alarms are processed with a high degree of automation.
• Collaborate with the HIPAA Security Officer and the Compliance and Privacy Office to lead incident response activities and conduct ongoing security risk analyses.

Skills and experience

To be successful in this role, you should possess the following qualifications:

• A bachelor’s degree in computer science, cybersecurity, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.
• At least 2 years of experience in Cloud Security or a similar IT analyst role.
• A current CompTIA Security+ Certification.
• Proven experience securing cloud-hosted environments, specifically using Microsoft Azure or similar cloud platforms.
• Strong technical knowledge of SIEM management and data source integration.
• Proficiency in English.

Preferred qualifications include experience in healthcare IT infrastructure and certifications such as the Microsoft Azure Security Engineer Associate or the ISC2 Certified Cloud Security Professional (CCSP).

Compensation and benefits

We are committed to supporting our employees through a flexible work environment. This position offers the benefit of hybrid work, allowing for a balance between remote and on-site collaboration.

How to apply

If you are passionate about our mission and meet the requirements for this role, we encourage you to visit our careers page at www.pppswcareers.org to submit your application. We look forward to hearing from you and potentially welcoming you to our team.