Cloud Services & Security Engineer

Cloud Services & Security Engineer

Belfast | Full-Time | Hybrid Working Available

Are you passionate about building secure, scalable cloud environments in a fast-paced, multi-cloud ecosystem? We're seeking a Cloud Services & Security Engineer to play a key role in designing, implementing, and protecting modern cloud infrastructure across Amazon Web Services and Microsoft Azure environments.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a forward-thinking organisation where security, automation, and innovation sit at the heart of cloud strategy.

The Role

As a Cloud Services & Security Engineer, you will lead the design and implementation of secure cloud infrastructure, ensuring compliance, resilience, and operational excellence across multi-cloud platforms.

You will work closely with DevOps, IT, and project teams to deliver secure, automated, and scalable cloud solutions that meet business and regulatory requirements.

Key Responsibilities

Cloud Adoption & Optimisation

• Support onboarding and offboarding processes across cloud platforms

• Enhance user experience through streamlined workflows and reduced provisioning timelines

Cloud Infrastructure & Security

• Design, implement, and maintain secure environments including firewalls, network segmentation, IAM systems, and encryption controls

• Manage virtual asset inventories and continuous performance monitoring

• Establish and maintain BCP/DR strategies and data backup procedures

Multi-Cloud Security

• Implement and manage native security services across AWS (e.g., Security Hub, GuardDuty, Config, SCPs, Control Tower) and/or Azure (e.g., Defender for Cloud, Azure Policy, Key Vault, Azure Monitor)

Security Automation & IaC

• Design and manage infrastructure using Terraform or CloudFormation

• Ensure deployments are compliant, repeatable, and auditable

Pipeline & DevSecOps Integration

• Embed automated security testing into CI/CD pipelines (SAST, DAST, IaC scanning)

• Enforce security gates prior to production deployment

Compliance, Monitoring & Response

• Ensure cloud environments adhere to internal security policies and regulatory frameworks

• Configure logging and monitoring solutions to detect incidents and trigger automated responses

• Develop runbooks, SOPs, incident response playbooks, and escalation procedures

Collaboration & Project Delivery

• Partner with DevOps, IT teams, vendors, and stakeholders to drive secure cloud initiatives

• Contribute to IT projects and adhere to change management processes

Skills & Experience

• 3+ years' experience in Cloud Security, DevOps, or SRE roles with a strong security focus

• Hands-on expertise with Terraform or CloudFormation

• Practical experience securing AWS and/or Azure environments

• Strong scripting and automation skills (Python, Bash, PowerShell)

• Experience integrating security into CI/CD pipelines (e.g., GitHub Actions, Bitbucket Pipelines)

• Strong documentation and vendor management capabilities

• Analytical problem-solver with excellent communication skills

Desirable:

• Experience within regulated industries

• Relevant certifications (AWS Security Specialty, Azure Security Engineer Associate)

• Exposure to AI-enhanced cloud security solutions

Why Apply?

• Work in a modern, cloud-first environment

• Influence cloud security strategy and best practice

• Exposure to multi-cloud architecture

• Collaborative and supportive technical culture

• Opportunities for certification and professional growth

To speak in absolute confidence about this opportunity please send an up-to-date CV via the link provided or contact Senior Recruitment Consultant Stuart Kennedy at MCS Group on 02896935520 or s.kennedy@mcsgroup.jobs.

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