{"id":41006,"date":"2023-12-29T08:00:00","date_gmt":"2023-12-29T07:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.freelancermap.com\/blog\/?p=41006"},"modified":"2023-12-29T10:05:00","modified_gmt":"2023-12-29T09:05:00","slug":"what-does-cloud-security-specialist-consultant-do","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.freelancermap.com\/blog\/what-does-cloud-security-specialist-consultant-do\/","title":{"rendered":"What Does A Cloud Security Consultant Do?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>A cloud security consultant, also sometimes known as a cloud security specialist, is in charge of <strong>creating and implementing cloud security strategies for an organisation. <\/strong>They plan and monitor security measures for the protection of computer networks and information. What does a cloud security consultant do?<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"mks_col \">\n<div class=\"mks_one_third \"><div class=\"su-box su-box-style-default\" id=\"\" style=\"border-color:#1c1d1f;border-radius:3px;\"><div class=\"su-box-title\" style=\"background-color:#4f5052;color:#FFFFFF;border-top-left-radius:1px;border-top-right-radius:1px\">Role overview<\/div><div class=\"su-box-content su-u-clearfix su-u-trim\" style=\"border-bottom-left-radius:1px;border-bottom-right-radius:1px\">\n<span style=\"color: #000000;\"><a style=\"color: #000000;\" href=\"#Introduction\">Introduction<\/a><\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #000000;\"><a style=\"color: #000000;\" href=\"#Responsibilities\">Responsibilities<\/a><\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #000000;\"><a style=\"color: #000000;\" href=\"#Skills\">Skills<\/a><\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #000000;\"><a style=\"color: #000000;\" href=\"#Background\">Background<\/a><\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #000000;\"><a style=\"color: #000000;\" href=\"#Salary\">Salary<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"Introduction\">What is Cloud Security Management?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Cloud security management is directly related to the role of a cloud security consultant. The process, also called <strong>security posture<\/strong>, involves securing data and assets that are stored in the cloud. This is done by way of <strong>encryption, authentication, monitoring of security threats and more.&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/lh7-us.googleusercontent.com\/AFjHk3lOOPObvy7qD5Y5N5WAu_QiE14_c3b4u_mmeP9fxo6SNfHL9HRInlnwGl21kxW0wHieWiDWHllcbIBANXERsTSYVhn1nht_JSkDEtrvFlrEwpHikpP3cSShP0eCL96Kg5VFpSrMzAwHdqf_tDg\" alt=\"Role Overview - Cloud Security Consultant\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" class=\"lazyload\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Role Overview &#8211; Cloud Security Consultant<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Security posture management is<strong> a framework of cloud security management<\/strong> and involves consultants using <strong>cloud security posture management <\/strong>(CSPM) tools to monitor and improve the security of cloud infrastructure.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>An effective CSPM strategy includes things like:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Automated visibility<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Alerting<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Threat detection<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Remediation of risks and more.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>According to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ibm.com\/reports\/data-breach\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">statistics<\/a>, cloud environments were frequently targeted in 2023 with <strong>39% of breaches having an average cost of $4.75 million.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This makes the <strong>role of a cloud security specialist highly valuable.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-background\" style=\"background-color:#f2f2f2\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.freelancermap.com\/it-projects.html?excludeDachProjects=false&amp;query=cloud+security+&amp;utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=career-EN&amp;sort=1&amp;pagenr=1\">Find Cloud Security jobs here<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"Responsibilities\">Responsibilities of a Cloud Security Consultant<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Before we talk about the responsibilities of a cloud security consultant, <strong>note that sometimes, the responsibilities of a cloud security \u2018consultant\u2019 and a \u2018specialist\u2019 can differ.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A <strong>specialist typically focuses more on the technical aspects <\/strong>of cloud security, such as developing and implementing policies whereas a <strong>cloud security consultant typically deals more with the business side of things<\/strong> such as creating a plan for an organisation\u2019s security posture.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Typically though, these two roles are interchangeable and as such, a cloud security consultant is <strong>in charge of the strategic, operational and tactical plan of cloud security. <\/strong>They evaluate existing infrastructure and identify potential threats and create effective cloud cybersecurity solutions for the company.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/lh7-us.googleusercontent.com\/b03ZL1uGfaAx36FUU3ZMjjIZDOwUTIR5Wl4vLX6aBZG5OdbTx6Slya8HR9WDhfqkHWMoGCaTy_XfDabwX9NIEUyAUIWCOZbW0XBbLCxlHSscCDR8BDF-TywXOY3qGDePaAjnVA5oMm3zJ3_sa6zljLw\" alt=\"Responsibilities of a Cloud Security Consultant\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" class=\"lazyload\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Responsibilities of a Cloud Security Consultant<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>They build and implement cloud security services and controls, perform root cause analysis, and recommend process improvement opportunities by identifying risks and any relevant mitigating controls.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Cloud security specialists conduct regular audits and assessments and assist with incident response and recovery. They also <strong>manage AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM) policies <\/strong>and ensure AWS environments comply with relevant security standards.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>What are the responsibilities of a cloud security specialist?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Create a strategic, operational and tactical plan of cloud security<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Evaluate existing infrastructure&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Identify potential threats&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Create effective cloud cybersecurity solutions&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Build and implement cloud security services and controls<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Perform root cause analysis<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Recommend process improvement opportunities by identifying risks and any relevant mitigating controls<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Conduct regular audits and assessments<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Assist with incident response and recovery<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Manage AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM) policies&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ensure AWS environments comply with relevant security standards<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-background\" style=\"background-color:#f2f2f2\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.freelancermap.com\/freelancers-directory.html?excludeDachRegion=false&amp;sort=1&amp;query=cloud+security+consultant&amp;pagenr=1&amp;utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=career-EN\">Get in touch with expert cloud security consultants here<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"Skills\">Skills of a Cloud Security Consultant<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>A cloud security consultant has intensive<strong> knowledge of cloud security solutions <\/strong>and experience with developing these solutions on platforms such as <strong>AWS and Azure.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>These professionals also have working knowledge of cloud security standards such as <strong>NIST, CIS, and NCSC, <\/strong>and have experience working with platforms like <strong>Forticloud, Prisma Cloud, <\/strong>and more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Cloud security specialists have the ability to come up with and document design and implementation approaches for secure cloud architectures and have a good understanding of identity concepts like <strong>SAML, JWT, Oauth etc.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/lh7-us.googleusercontent.com\/XOXr01chW_cTTypyhpLphRH4Kh87er75_CSHTzzB1E4O8-JjVNnxEEPCyWjaISMhTXCjVd74j19rE9daM4GtgG_N_d-DDE8rIU0P1T1ng1Ya2PmOG7sPeIbtvIPmMGf5CS022cqcdUsiC4rHZ6mIlv4\" alt=\"Skills of a Cloud Security Consultant\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" class=\"lazyload\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Skills of a Cloud Security Consultant<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>In terms of soft skills, they have strong communication skills and have a knack for articulating complex issues and incorporating feedback. They also have strong analytical thinking and good presentation and organisational skills.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>What are the skills of a cloud security specialist?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Intensive knowledge of cloud security solutions<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Experience with developing solutions on cloud platforms such as AWS and Azure<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Working knowledge of cloud security standards such as NIST, CIS, and NCSC<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Experience working with platforms like Forticloud, Prisma Cloud, and more&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ability to come up with and document design and implementation approaches for secure cloud architectures<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Good understanding of identity concepts like SAML, JWT, Oauth etc.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Strong communication skills&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Knack for articulating complex issues and incorporating feedback<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Strong analytical thinking&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Good presentation skills<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Good organisational skills<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Strong listening skills<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ability to co-operate and work well with others&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-background\" style=\"background-color:#5200ff\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-elements-6d82840a84b8da60ba6e070480373475\" style=\"color:#ffffff;background-color:#5200ff;font-size:16px\"><br>Join our <strong>IT freelancer community<\/strong> today! Create your freelance profile in just <strong>2 minutes<\/strong>.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\"><div class=\"su-button-center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.freelancermap.com\/registration?ref=blog-com\" class=\"su-button su-button-style-default\" style=\"color:#5200FF;background-color:#3CFFD0;border-color:#30cca7;border-radius:20px\" target=\"_self\"><span style=\"color:#5200FF;padding:0px 20px;font-size:16px;line-height:32px;border-color:#77ffdf;border-radius:20px;text-shadow:none\"> <strong>Sign up for free!<\/strong><\/span><\/a><\/div><\/br><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"Background\">Background and education&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>A cloud security consultant usually has at least a <strong>Bachelor\u2019s degree in Cloud Computing, Cyber Security, IT, or a related field.<\/strong> They also have professional qualifications relevant to Information Security and Business Continuity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>These professionals also have a background (certifications or experience) that relates directly to the industry in which one works.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Examples of come certifications that can help you as a consultant are shown below:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.arcitura.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Cloud Security Specialist Certification<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.isc2.org\/Certifications\/CCSP\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CCSP \u2013 Certified Cloud Security Professional<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/cloud.google.com\/learn\/certification\/cloud-security-engineer\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Professional Cloud Security Engineer<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.udemy.com\/course\/cloud-security-complete-course\/?utm_source=adwords&amp;utm_medium=udemyads&amp;utm_campaign=DSA_Catchall_la.EN_cc.ROW&amp;utm_content=deal4584&amp;utm_term=_._ag_88010211481_._ad_535397282061_._kw__._de_c_._dm__._pl__._ti_dsa-554065857551_._li_9076762_._pd__._&amp;matchtype=&amp;gad_source=1&amp;gclid=Cj0KCQiA1rSsBhDHARIsANB4EJbf1KnSeDmJ-qfsqpItlHz7shlcNCNqgr-ErmWK8K6b3RbvzlGITncaAu52EALw_wcB\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Cloud Security Complete Course<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"Salary\">Salary of a Cloud Security Consultant<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>A cloud security specialist typically earns around <strong>$134,200 <\/strong>per year on average in the US. On the higher end, they can make around <strong>$192,500<\/strong> per year whereas on the lower end, security consultants can make around <strong>$21,000<\/strong> per year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In Germany, cloud security consultants make approximately <strong>\u20ac60,000 &#8211; \u20ac101,800 <\/strong>whereas in the UK, they make<strong> \u00a330,000 &#8211; \u00a357,000<\/strong> per year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>How much do cloud security consultants make?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">US<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">$21,000 &#8211; $192,500<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Germany<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">\u20ac60,000 &#8211; \u20ac101,800<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">UK<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">\u00a330,000 &#8211; \u00a357,000<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>How much do freelance cloud security consultants make?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--\n    Use the <style> below to style the box.\n\n    This <style> should ideally be placed inside <head><\/head>.\n      If that is not possible, keep it above the box itself.\n\n    If you use the box inside a container, that already limits the width,\n      set \"width: 100%\" inside #fm-hourly-rate-box.\n      This is necessary, if you like the box to be responsive.\n-->\n<style>\n    #fm-hourly-rate-box {\n        margin: auto;\n        width: 100%;\n        padding: 24px;\n        background: white;\n        border-radius: 10px;\n        box-shadow: 2px 4px 20px 0 rgb(90 90 90 \/ 16%);\n        text-align: center;\n        line-hight: 1.5\n    }\n\t   \n\t#fm-hourly-rate-box .fm-hourly-rate-rate {\n        font-size: 30px;\n        font-weight: bold;\n    }\n\n\n    #fm-hourly-rate-box 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