Cloud Security Engineer - Build Secure, Multi-Cloud

Kainos; Derry/Londonderry; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Kainos is seeking a mid‑level Cloud Security Engineer to lead security across Azure, AWS and SaaS environments. You will define and implement security controls, collaborate with SOC, GRC, IT and Systems teams, and help mature our cloud security posture.

You’ll work with automation, IAM strategy and incident response, influencing junior engineers and upskilling the security team while ensuring governance and compliance across cloud platforms.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in cloud security engineering or related roles.
• Working knowledge of CSA STAR and NCSC Cloud Security Principles.
• Experience with automation and scripting (Python, PowerShell, Bash).
• Azure security services: Defender for Cloud, Entra ID, Sentinel.
• AWS security services: Security Hub, GuardDuty, IAM, Config, CloudTrail, CloudWatch.
• Working knowledge of cloud incident response processes.
• Strong understanding of security best practices in multi-cloud environments.

Responsibilities

• Define and implement the cloud security framework in collaboration with IT Systems, SOC leadership, and GRC.
• Recommend security best practices and implement controls for Cloud Security and governance.
• Implement automated security tooling to validate security requirements and identify potential issues.
• Define threat detection and incident response processes and playbooks for cloud environments.
• Collaborate with the SOC to operationalise detection rules and incident handling.
• Support GRC in meeting evidence and compliance requirements for ISO27001, SOC2, and NCSC principles.
• Review outputs from security tools and translate them into actionable delivery stories.
• Influence and guide junior engineers and developers to adopt secure practices.
• Upskill the wider security team in cloud security topics and tooling.
• Provide input into IAM strategy and policy (RBAC, Conditional Access, MFA, least privilege).
• Document standards, runbooks, and training material where appropriate.

Skills

Cloud security

CSA STAR

NCSC principles

Automation scripting

Python

PowerShell

Bash

Azure security

AWS security

Tools

Terraform

Entra ID

Sentinel

Security Hub

Job description

Kainos is seeking a mid‑level Cloud Security Engineer to lead security across Azure, AWS and SaaS environments. You will define and implement security controls, collaborate with SOC, GRC, IT and Systems teams, and help mature our cloud security posture.

You’ll work with automation, IAM strategy and incident response, influencing junior engineers and upskilling the security team while ensuring governance and compliance across cloud platforms.