Cloud Security Engineer - 12M Contract

Reference: 210926CT_1789981715

Cloud Security Engineer

Location: Dublin City Centre

12 Month Contract

An established organisation undergoing significant technology modernisation is seeking an experienced Cloud Security Engineer. This role is ideal for an engineer with extensive Microsoft cloud security expertise, strong cybersecurity awareness, and experience operating within ITIL-aligned environments.

Key Responsibilities

The successful candidate will have experience across cloud infrastructure, cybersecurity, and enterprise IT operations, including:

  • Configuration and administration of Microsoft Entra ID (Azure AD), including Conditional Access, Identity Governance and Multi-Factor Authentication.
  • Implementation and management of Privileged Identity Management (PIM) and Role-Based Access Control (RBAC).
  • Deployment and administration of Microsoft Intune for endpoint management, compliance, application deployment and device configuration.
  • Administration of Microsoft Defender security solutions including Defender for Endpoint and Defender for Office 365.
  • Securing Azure environments through best-practice implementation of network security, firewalls, encryption and access controls.

Key Duties

  • Provide third-line support across infrastructure, cloud and security environments.
  • Collaborate with specialist technology teams to deliver projects and operational improvements.
  • Follow established Incident Management processes and procedures.
  • Develop and maintain knowledge base articles, runbooks and standard operating procedures.
  • Contribute to organisational policies and governance processes relating to Data Protection and Information Security.
  • Ensure support tickets are resolved within agreed service levels and KPIs.

Desired Qualifications

Candidates should hold at least one of the following:

  • Microsoft Certified: Azure Security Engineer Associate (AZ-500)
  • Microsoft Certified: Security Operations Analyst Associate (SC-200)
  • Microsoft Certified: Identity and Access Administrator Associate (SC-300)
  • Microsoft Certified: Endpoint Administrator Associate (MD-102)

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

COMPETITIVE SALARY
Added 21/09/2026
Reference: 210926CT_1789981715

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