Cloud And Security Engineer

Ocho People; Belfast; Remote; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology organization is seeking a Cloud Services & Security Engineer in Northern Ireland to design and maintain secure multi-cloud environments, ensuring compliance with internal policies and regulatory standards. Ideal candidates will have strong experience in AWS/Azure security models, scripting skills, and a focus on cloud security. The role offers a collaborative working environment with flexible arrangements and long-term development opportunities.

Benefits

Flexible working

Supportive culture

Opportunities for long-term development

Qualifications

• Proficiency with Terraform or CloudFormation and secure cloud provisioning practices.
• Strong experience with AWS and/or Azure security models.
• 3+ years in Cloud Security, DevOps, or SRE roles with a strong security focus.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and maintain secure AWS/Azure environments.
• Support onboarding and offboarding to cloud platforms.
• Implement and manage native cloud security services.

Skills

Terraform or CloudFormation

AWS security models

Azure security models

Scripting (Python, Bash, PowerShell)

IAM and network security

Understanding of DevSecOps

Job description

Cloud Services & Security Engineer

Remote - Northern Ireland | Full-time

About the Role

Our client is a leading organisation in the digital asset space, supporting institutional partners with secure, innovative technology solutions. They are seeking a Cloud Services & Security Engineer to help design, implement, and maintain secure multi‑cloud environments while strengthening their overall security posture.

Key Responsibilities

• Support onboarding and offboarding to cloud platforms, improving workflows and user experience.
• Design, implement, and maintain secure AWS/Azure environments, including IAM, network security, segmentation, and encryption.
• Manage cloud operations, including asset inventory, performance monitoring, backup processes, and BCP/DR readiness.
• Implement and manage native cloud security services (e.g., AWS Security Hub, GuardDuty, Azure Defender, Key Vault, Azure Policy).
• Build security automation and IaC‑driven deployments using Terraform or CloudFormation.
• Integrate security testing into CI/CD pipelines (SAST, DAST, IaC scanning).
• Ensure cloud infrastructure meets internal policies and regulatory standards.
• Configure cloud‑native logging, monitoring, and incident response workflows.
• Collaborate with DevOps and IT teams to guide secure deployment practices.
• Maintain documentation, runbooks, SOPs, and incident response playbooks.

Requirements

• Proficiency with Terraform or CloudFormation and secure cloud provisioning practices.
• Strong experience with AWS and/or Azure security models and native services.
• Scripting and automation experience (Python, Bash, PowerShell).
• Hands‑on knowledge of IAM, VPC/VNet configuration, firewalls, WAFs, and encryption.
• Understanding of DevSecOps and CI/CD tooling (e.g., GitHub Actions, Bitbucket).
• Ability to work with vendors and maintain accurate documentation.
• 3+ years in Cloud Security, DevOps, or SRE roles with a strong security focus.
• Bonus: experience in regulated environments, relevant cloud/security certifications, or AI‑enhanced security tools.

What's Offered

A collaborative, high‑autonomy environment where your voice is valued and your impact is visible. Flexible working, a supportive culture, and opportunities for long‑term development.

Please apply now if you are meeting the above criteria, or contact Andrew Harrison directly.