Cloud Security Engineer

Docosoft Ltd.; Leinster; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days Annual Leave

Private pension

Bonus scheme

Private health

Life assurance

Job summary

Docosoft Ltd. is looking for a Cloud Security Engineer (Azure) to enhance security across their Azure-hosted environments. This role involves managing Microsoft Defender tools, designing security solutions, and supporting DevSecOps practices.

The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in Azure security and a strong understanding of cloud governance. Benefits include 25 days of annual leave, a private pension, and health coverage.

Qualifications

• 4+ years in MS Azure cloud engineering with at least 2 years in MS Azure security engineering roles.
• Strong hands-on experience with Azure security tools.
• Understanding of Azure networking, identity, encryption, and cloud governance.

Responsibilities

• Administer Microsoft Defender and Azure-native security tools.
• Maintain hardening standards across Azure resources.
• Support secure design and review of Azure workloads.

Skills

Azure security tools

Kusto Query Language (KQL)

Cloud governance

DevSecOps practices

Networking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science engineering or related field

Tools

Microsoft Defender

Azure Sentinel

Azure Firewall

Key Vault

Job description

The Cloud Security Engineer (Azure) will support DOCOsoft’s cloud security operations and play a key role in enhancing the security posture of our Azure-hosted environments. The role involves administering Microsoft Defender security tools, designing and recommending Azure security solutions, improving governance aligned to ISO 27001 and SOC 2 controls, and supporting DevSecOps practices across our engineering teams.

This position is ideal for someone who can operate in a lean security team, work collaboratively with engineering, and proactively strengthen security‑by‑design across the DOCOsoft SaaS platform as we expand our Azure footprint and continue maturing our cloud security controls.

Responsibilities

• Administer and optimize Microsoft Defender (Cloud, Identity, Endpoint) and Azure‑native security tools; manage identity and access using Conditional Access, Entra ID Governance, and PIM.
• Maintain hardening standards across Azure resources (Key Vault, Storage, App Services, VMs, networking) and improve Azure Secure Score in line with internal policies and ISO 27001.
• Support secure design and review of Azure PaaS/IaaS workloads; advise on network security, API protection, encryption, segmentation, and Zero Trust; conduct threat modelling to embed security‑by‑design.
• Integrate security into CI/CD pipelines and GitHub workflows; assess Terraform/Bicep IaC and enforce policy‑as‑code (Azure Policy, GitHub Advanced Security); implement automated guardrails to reduce misconfigurations and strengthen compliance.
• Identify and remediate cloud vulnerabilities with engineering; support internal/external audits, maintain documentation and compliance evidence, and contribute to third‑party risk assessments and customer security reviews.
• Enhance monitoring with Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, and Sentinel; develop KQL queries, dashboards, and detection rules; investigate alerts, manage incidents, support remediation and root cause analysis, and maintain cloud‑specific incident response playbooks.

Key Skills / Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science engineering, or related field.
• 4+ years in MS Azure cloud engineering with at least 2 years in MS Azure security engineering roles.
• Strong hands‑on experience with Azure security tools (Defender for Cloud, Sentinel, Entra ID, Key Vault, Azure Firewall, WAF, NSGs).
• Proficiency in Kusto Query Language (KQL) for Log analysis, threat hunting, and developing security detections in Sentinel and Log Analytics.
• Understanding of Azure networking, identity, encryption, and cloud governance.
• Experience with IaC security for Bicep (Terraform acceptable) and DevSecOps practices.
• Desirable Certifications: AZ‑500, SC‑200, SC‑100.
• Knowledge of OWASP Top 10, secure coding, and secure API practices.
• Strong documentation, analytical, and communication skills.
• Familiarity with ISO 27001, ISO 22301, SOC 2, GDPR, and cloud security best practices.

Benefits

• 25 days Annual Leave
• Private pension
• Bonus scheme
• Private health
• Life assurance

Equal Opportunity Employer

DOCOsoft is committed to building an inclusive and diverse team that represents a variety of backgrounds, experiences and perspectives. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates, and do not discriminate on the grounds of race, religion, gender, marital or family status, age, disability, sexual orientation, membership of the travelling community or any other basis as protected by applicable law. Should you require reasonable accommodations during any stage of the recruitment process, please let us know.