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AWS Security Analyst

Lacework · Mountain View, CA

Compensation

$83k–$108kper year
$83k$108k
Entry Level
RemoteFull-timeCloud Security
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What is Cloud Security?

You make sure cloud environments are locked down. Highest-paying entry path.

This role is for you if you're curious about how the internet works and want the highest salary.

📋About the Role

Specialize in securing AWS environments across IAM, networking, data protection, and monitoring. Tune GuardDuty findings, review S3 policies, and support cloud security posture management.

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Your roadmap to get this job

Most people finish in 10–18 weeks from zero.

1
Foundation
4–6 wks
▸AWS Cloud Practitioner cert
▸Cloud basics
▸Shared responsibility
2
Build Skills
6–8 wks
▸AWS Free Tier practice
▸Cloud security practices
▸Learn Terraform
3
Get Hired
2–4 wks
▸Build cloud portfolio
▸Apply to roles
▸Highlight certs

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