Individually we are people, but together we are Aviva. Individually these are just words, but together they are our Values – Care, Commitment, Community, and Confidence.

We are looking for a Cloud Operations Analyst with a strong cybersecurity background to join our growing cloud team. This role will focus on designing, implementing, and securing cloud infrastructure and applications, with a particular emphasis on Cloud-Native Application Protection Platforms (CNAPP) . You will work closely with Networking, Vulnerability Management, and Engineering teams to ensure our cloud environments are secure, compliant, and resilient.

What You'll Do

• Design and operate secure, scalable, and resilient cloud security processes on platforms such as AWS and Azure.
• Integrate and manage CNAPP solutions (e.g., AWS SecurityHub, Lacework, Wiz, Orca security) to provide visibility and protection across the cloud-native stack.
• Implement and maintain cloud security controls, including identity and access management (IAM), reporting and incident response processes, and security groups.
• Automate security and compliance checks using policy tooling, scanners, and integrated telemetry pipelines.
• Monitor and respond to cloud cybersecurity incidents, vulnerabilities, and misconfigurations.
• Collaborate with other Cybersecurity teams on projects and initiatives, providing expertise in the relevant field.
• Conduct regular cloud cybersecurity assessments, threat modeling, and risk analysis.
• Stay current with evolving cloud cybersecurity threats, tools, and best practices.
• Proficiency with cloud security and monitoring tools including AWS (Security Hub, S3, CloudTrail), Azure Sentinel, CrowdStrike EDR, Tanium Threat Intelligence, FortiSOAR, Rapid7, ServiceNow, Assyst, Atlassian (JIRA, Confluence), and scripting/API integration using IDEs like VSCode or PyCharm.

What You'll Bring

• Cybersecurity-related Degree or Equivalent Experience
• 3+ years of experience in cloud operations with a strong focus on cybersecurity.
• Hands-on experience with at least one major cloud provider (AWS, Azure, or GCP).
• Experience with CNAPP platforms and cloud security posture management (CSPM).
• Proficiency in scripting, automation, usage of APIs (e.g., Python, Bash, PowerShell).
• Familiarity with cloud-hosted instances such as containers (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes).
• Strong understanding of cloud networking, IAM, encryption, and compliance frameworks (e.g., NIST, CIS, ISO 27001).

Preferred Qualifications

• Cloud cybersecurity certifications (AWS Security, Azure Security, CCSP, etc.).
• Experience with SIEM, SOAR, and threat detection tools in cloud environments.
• Knowledge of cloud architecture and built-in feature sets (like Cloudtrail, S3, etc.).
• Experience with vulnerability management and incident response in cloud-native environments.

What You’ll Get

• Compelling rewards package including base compensation, eligibility for annual bonus, retirement savings, share plan, health benefits, personal wellness, and volunteer opportunities.
• Outstanding Career Development opportunities.
• We’ll support your professional development education.
• Competitive vacation package with the option to purchase 5 extra days off per year.
• Employee driven programs focused on gender, LGBTQ+, origins, diversity, and inclusion.
• Corporate wellness programs to support our employees’ physical and mental health.
• Hybrid flexible work model.

Please note that we may use AI tools to help us through the recruitment process. This is a new position which has been posted both internally & externally.

Aviva Canada has an accommodation process in place to provide accommodations for employees with disabilities. If upon commencement of employment you require a specific accommodation because of a disability, please contact your Talent Acquisition Partner so that an appropriate accommodation can be arranged. This process applies throughout your career with Aviva Canada.