Cloud Security Engineer
hackajob Belfast, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom
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Role Overview
We are seeking a mid-level Cloud Security Engineer to join our Security Engineering team. This role is the first dedicated hire for cloud security within the organisation and will be critical in defining, implementing, and managing security controls across our Azure, AWS and SaaS environments. The successful candidate will work independently, reporting to the Head of Security Engineering, while collaborating with SOC, GRC, IT, Modern Workplace and Systems Engineering teams to build and mature our cloud security posture.
Key Responsibilities
* Cloud Security Framework – Define and implement the cloud security framework in collaboration with IT Systems, SOC leadership and GRC.
* Implementation – Recommend security best practices and implement controls for cloud security and governance; implement automated security tooling to validate requirements and identify potential issues.
* Threat Detection & Incident Response – Define threat detection and incident response processes and playbooks for cloud environments; collaborate with SOC to operationalise detection rules and incident handling.
* Compliance & Audit – Support GRC in meeting evidence and compliance requirements for ISO27001, NCSC Cloud Security Principles and SOC2; review outputs from security tools and practices and filter/prioritise into stories for delivery teams.
* Collaboration & Enablement – Influence and guide junior engineers and developers to adopt secure practices; upskill and train the wider security team in cloud security topics and tooling.
* Identity & Access Management – Provide input into IAM strategy and policy (RBAC, Conditional Access, MFA, least privilege), working closely with IT and systems teams.
* Optional / Beneficial Areas – Support automation of cloud security (IaC scanning, CI/CD integration); document standards, runbooks and training material where appropriate.
Required Skills & Experience
* Previous experience in cloud security engineering or related roles.
* Working knowledge of industry cloud security frameworks and best practice (CSA STAR, NCSC Cloud Security Principles).
* Experience with automation and scripting (Python, PowerShell, Bash).
* Proficiency with Azure security services: Defender for Cloud, Entra ID, Sentinel and related tools.
* Proficiency with AWS security services: Security Hub, GuardDuty, IAM, Config, CloudTrail and CloudWatch.
* Working knowledge of cloud incident response processes and procedures.
* Strong understanding of security best practices in multi‑cloud environments.
Desirable Skills & Experience
* Familiarity with Infrastructure as Code (Terraform).
* Knowledge of cloud network security concepts (firewalls, NSGs, VPCs, private endpoints).
* Exposure to compliance frameworks (ISO27001, SOC2, NCSC Cloud Security Principles).
* Security certifications such as AZ‑500, SC‑100, AWS Security Specialty, CISSP or CCSK.
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