Senior Cloud & Security Engineer

Reference: 07092026_1788773277

Senior Cloud & Security Engineer

Location: Dublin
Hybrid: 3 days onsite
Contract Type: Daily Rate Contract

We are recruiting for an experienced Senior Cloud & Security Engineer to join a large organisation on a daily rate contract. This role will focus on cloud security, identity management, endpoint security, and operational cyber defence within a Microsoft technology environment.

Key Responsibilities

  • Manage and secure Microsoft cloud environments, including identity and access management.
  • Support enterprise endpoint management and security platforms.
  • Configure and maintain Microsoft security technologies across cloud and end-user environments.
  • Monitor, investigate and respond to security incidents and alerts.
  • Implement security controls and best practices across cloud infrastructure.
  • Support Zero Trust and modern cybersecurity initiatives.
  • Provide senior-level troubleshooting and technical support.
  • Produce and maintain technical documentation and operational procedures.

Required Experience

  • Significant experience in cloud infrastructure, cybersecurity and Microsoft technologies.
  • Strong knowledge of Azure, identity management, endpoint management and security operations.
  • Experience responding to security incidents and implementing security best practices.
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
  • Experience working within structured IT service management environments.

Certifications

  • Azure Security Engineer (AZ-500) or equivalent certification required.

GCS is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

€425.00 - €450.00
Per annum
EUR425 - EUR450 per annum
Added 07/09/2026
Reference: 07092026_1788773277

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