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About KnowBe4

Join the cybersecurity company that puts security first; literally and without compromise. At KnowBe4, our AI-driven Human Risk Management platform empowers over 70,000 organizations worldwide to strengthen their security culture and transform their workforce from their biggest vulnerability into their strongest security asset. As the undisputed industry standard with unusually high customer retention rates and recognition as a Leader by G2 and TrustRadius, we're not just providing security awareness training - we're redefining what it means to be a trusted security partner in an increasingly complex threat landscape.

Our team values radical transparency, extreme ownership, and continuous professional development in a welcoming workplace that encourages all employees to be themselves. Whether working remotely or in-person, we strive to make every day fun and engaging; from team lunches to trivia competitions to local outings, there is always something exciting happening at KnowBe4.

Remote positions open to the US only. 

The Cloud Security Analyst performs all processes and procedures necessary to ensure the safety of KnowBe4 cloud computing environments. In addition, the primary responsibility is to protect the privacy, confidentiality, integrity, and availability of company and customer data by serving as the primary responder for triaging, investigating, and escalating cloud security alerts, and collaborating with IT, engineering, and development teams to ensure timely remediation, thereby maintaining a secure cloud computing environment.

Responsibilities:

• Responds to security alerts created across infosec alerting systems
• Perform continuous monitoring and triage of security alerts from SIEM, CSPM, CWPP, and other cloud security tools.
• Serve as the primary responder for cloud security incidents, leading the investigation, containment, eradication, and recovery efforts.
• Creates new security alerts and dashboards related to cloud security
• Triage cloud security findings
• Performs threat hunting across information security log feeds 
• Monitor for, investigate, and respond to security incidents
• Performs root cause analysis on identified vulnerabilities and identified incidents 
• Perform security reviews and penetration testing across company cloud infrastructure
• Stay informed on the latest vulnerabilities

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in information security, information systems, or similar preferred
• Relevant industry certification in information security, cloud security or similar preferred 
• Certifications in AWS, Azure and specifically AWS Security highly desirable
• Demonstrated practical knowledge in cloud computing, cloud security, information security, IT, internet concepts.
• Some experience with infosec testing tools and scripts.
• Some experience with offensive cloud security.
• Familiar with application development concepts: servers, databases, coding, API’s, containers, logging, troubleshooting.
• Some experience working with Terraform/CloudFormation
• Familiar with OWASP top 10 and MITRE ATT&CK Framework.
• Understanding of MITRE ATT&CK matrix
• Knowledge of various operating systems, ChromeOS, Linux, Mac, Windows.
• Able to navigate the linux command line and write basic scripts
• Strong verbal and written communications
• Excellent time management and organization skills
• Excellent Analytical skills

The base pay for this position ranges from $80,000 - $85,000, which will vary depending on how well an applicant's skills and experience align with the job description listed above.

We will accept applications until 12/30/2025.

Our Fantastic Benefits

Note: An applicant assessment and background check may be part of your hiring procedure.

Individuals seeking employment at KnowBe4 are considered without prejudice to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, marital status, ancestry, physical or mental disability, veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please visit www.knowbe4.com/careers/request-accommodation.

No recruitment agencies, please.