Entry-Level Cloud Security Analyst Jobs

You make sure cloud environments are locked down. Highest-paying entry path. Most people break in within 12–20 wks by earning AWS Cloud Practitioner, building a small home-lab portfolio, and applying to entry-level Cloud Security Analyst roles, no CS degree required.

The typical starting range for Cloud Security Analyst roles is $70k–$110k. Pay rises quickly with one or two years of experience and a role-specific certification.

AWS Cloud Practitioner is the certification that moves the needle for entry-level Cloud Security Analyst roles. Core skills employers look for: AWS/Azure/GCP, IAM policies, Cloud networking, Terraform, Monitoring.