Cloud & Security Engineer

GCS Recruitment; Dublin; On-site; EUR 73,800 - 92,250; Full time

Job summary

GCS Recruitment is seeking a Cloud & Security Engineer for a 12-month contract based in Dublin. The role involves enhancing the Microsoft cloud and security environment, focusing on identity, endpoint security, and incident response.

Key responsibilities include managing Microsoft Entra ID and Intune, investigating security events, and supporting ITIL processes. Candidates should have strong experience with Microsoft security technologies and AZ-500 certification. The position is hybrid, requiring three days onsite.

Qualifications

• Strong experience with Microsoft Azure and security technologies.
• Hands-on expertise with Entra ID, Intune, Defender XDR, and Sentinel.
• Experience with security incident response and identity management.
• Excellent troubleshooting and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage Microsoft Entra ID, Conditional Access, MFA, and PIM.
• Administer Microsoft Intune and Defender XDR.
• Monitor and investigate security events using Microsoft Sentinel.
• Secure Azure environments using Zero Trust principles.
• Provide Level 3 support and technical leadership.
• Support ITIL processes including Incident, Change, and Problem Management.
• Produce technical documentation and operational procedures.

Skills

Microsoft Azure

Microsoft security technologies

Entra ID

Intune

Defender XDR

Sentinel

Incident response

Identity & access management

Troubleshooting

Stakeholder communication

Education

AZ-500 certification

SC-200, SC-300 or MD-102 certifications

Job description

Cloud & Security Engineer (12-Month Contract)

Location: Dublin (Hybrid - 3 days onsite)
Contract: 12 Months | Daily Rate

An Irish organisation is looking for an experienced Cloud & Security Engineer to support and enhance its Microsoft cloud and security environment.

You’ll play a key role across cloud infrastructure, identity, endpoint security and incident response while helping to strengthen security posture and modernise IT operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage Microsoft Entra ID, Conditional Access, MFA and Privileged Identity Management (PIM)
• Administer Microsoft Intune and Microsoft Defender XDR
• Monitor and investigate security events using Microsoft Sentinel
• Secure Azure environments using Zero Trust principles
• Provide Level 3 support and technical leadership
• Support ITIL processes including Incident, Change and Problem Management
• Produce technical documentation, runbooks and operational procedures

What You’ll Need

• Strong experience with Microsoft Azure and Microsoft security technologies
• Hands‑on expertise with Entra ID, Intune, Defender XDR and Sentinel
• Experience with security incident response and identity & access management
• Excellent troubleshooting and stakeholder communication skills
• AZ‑500 certification is essential (SC‑200, SC‑300 and/or MD‑102 also highly desirable)