Cloud Security Analyst Intern

Summary

CAI is a global services firm that unites talent and technology to support public and commercial sector clients. The Cloud Security Analyst Intern will evaluate, secure, monitor, and improve a simulated AWS environment while conducting security audits, analyzing findings, developing incident response processes, and producing technical reports and deliverables.

Responsibilities

• Perform identity and access management (IAM) and access control audits within a simulated AWS environment
• Conduct compute and network security assessments involving Amazon EC2, VPCs, and security groups
• Analyze cloud detection and monitoring capabilities using CloudTrail, GuardDuty, and AWS Config
• Identify security findings and implement remediation activities for identity and network security gaps
• Configure and evaluate data protection controls, encryption key management, and automated preventive guardrails
• Develop monitoring, alerting, and incident response readiness processes, including written runbooks
• Participate in incident response exercises and incident replay activities
• Create a compliance and governance control catalog mapped to the NIST Cybersecurity Framework
• Produce weekly written deliverables summarizing findings, recommendations, and remediation efforts
• Deliver a final capstone engagement report and executive summary for client leadership
• Participate in daily standups and incorporate feedback from Elysium staff
• Collaborate with the designated supervisor and mentor to review technical work and professional development progress

Skills

• Only work authorizations that will not require sponsorship now or in the future will be considered
• Foundational knowledge of cybersecurity principles and best practices
• Understanding of cloud computing concepts and AWS services
• Strong written communication skills and ability to create technical documentation
• Analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Coursework, certifications, projects, or hands-on experience related to AWS or cloud security
• Familiarity with IAM, networking, security monitoring, or incident response concepts
• Exposure to compliance frameworks such as NIST
• Experience creating technical reports, runbooks, or security documentation
• Interest in pursuing a career in cloud security, cybersecurity, or security operations

Qualifications

Must Haves

• Only work authorizations that will not require sponsorship now or in the future will be considered
• Foundational knowledge of cybersecurity principles and best practices
• Understanding of cloud computing concepts and AWS services
• Strong written communication skills and ability to create technical documentation
• Analytical and problem-solving abilities

Nice to Haves

• Coursework, certifications, projects, or hands-on experience related to AWS or cloud security
• Familiarity with IAM, networking, security monitoring, or incident response concepts
• Exposure to compliance frameworks such as NIST
• Experience creating technical reports, runbooks, or security documentation
• Interest in pursuing a career in cloud security, cybersecurity, or security operations

Benefits

• Remote work arrangement
• 401k retirement account access
• Employees in this role may also be entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.
• Elysium provides the isolated AWS environment, curriculum, tools and technical support.
• Pacing and schedule are flexible within the weekly hours, and work can be completed asynchronously.
• Supervisor and mentor guidance and feedback
• Consideration for future employment opportunities, though no employment commitment is created by this Agreement