Cloud Security Engineer

DOCOsoft

Cloud Security Engineer enhancing Azure-hosted environments' security at DOCOsoft. Focusing on Microsoft Defender, security tools, and DevSecOps practices.

Posted 7/2/2026full-timeDublin • 🇮🇪 IrelandMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Azure security operations, including the administration of Microsoft Defender and identity management. Proficient in Kusto Query Language for security analysis and experienced in implementing security best practices aligned with compliance standards such as ISO 27001.

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Azure Security Tools AdministrationKusto Query Language (KQL)Identity and Access ManagementInfrastructure as Code (IaC) SecurityCompliance with ISO 27001

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Hard Skills

Azure Security EngineeringMicrosoft Defender for CloudAzure SentinelTerraformBicepThreat ModellingCI/CD Security IntegrationNetwork SecurityEncryption PracticesAPI Protection

Soft Skills

Analytical SkillsDocumentation SkillsCommunication Skills

Tools & Technologies

Azure MonitorLog AnalyticsGitHubAzure FirewallKey VaultConditional AccessEntra ID Governance

Certifications & Qualifications

AZ-500SC-200SC-100

Industry Keywords

ISO 27001SOC 2GDPROWASP Top 10Cloud Security Best Practices

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AzureCloudTerraformVault

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support DOCOsoft’s cloud security operations and enhance the security posture of Azure-hosted environments.
Administer and optimize Microsoft Defender (Cloud, Identity, Endpoint) and Azure-native security tools.
Manage identity and access using Conditional Access, Entra ID Governance, and PIM.
Maintain hardening standards across Azure resources (Key Vault, Storage, App Services, VMs, networking).
Improve Azure Secure Score in line with internal policies and ISO 27001.
Support secure design and review of Azure PaaS/IaaS workloads.
Advise on network security, API protection, encryption, segmentation, and Zero Trust.
Conduct threat modelling to embed security-by-design.
Integrate security into CI/CD pipelines and GitHub workflows.
Assess Terraform/Bicep IaC and enforce policy-as-code (Azure Policy, GitHub Advanced Security).
Implement automated guardrails to reduce misconfigurations and strengthen compliance.
Identify and remediate cloud vulnerabilities with engineering.
Support internal/external audits and maintain documentation and compliance evidence.
Enhance monitoring with Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, and Sentinel.
Develop KQL queries, dashboards, and detection rules; investigate alerts, manage incidents, and maintain cloud-specific incident response playbooks.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science engineering, or related field.
4+ years in MS Azure cloud engineering with at least 2 years in MS Azure security engineering roles
Strong hands-on experience with Azure security tools (Defender for Cloud, Sentinel, Entra ID, Key Vault, Azure Firewall, WAF, NSGs).
Proficiency in Kusto Query Language (KQL) for Log analysis, threat hunting, and developing security detections in Sentinel and Log Analytics.
Understanding of Azure networking, identity, encryption, and cloud governance.
Experience with IaC security for Bicep (Terraform acceptable) and DevSecOps practices.
Desirable Certifications: AZ‑500, SC‑200, SC‑100
Knowledge of OWASP Top 10, secure coding, and secure API practices.
Strong documentation, analytical, and communication skills.
Familiarity with ISO 27001, ISO 22301 SOC 2, GDPR, and cloud security best practices.

Benefits

Comp & perks

25 days Annual Leave
Private pension
Bonus scheme
Private health
Life assurance