Senior ICT Cloud & Security Engineer

PFH Technology Group; Ireland; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free parking onsite

Job summary

PFH Technology Group is searching for a Senior ICT Cloud & Security Engineer to join our team in Dublin City Centre. The ideal candidate will be involved in configuring complex cloud systems and implementing security measures, following ITIL best practices. The role is hybrid, allowing for 3 days onsite and 2 remote.

Key responsibilities include managing Microsoft Entra ID and overseeing security operations. Applicants must hold several Microsoft certifications and have solid experience in cloud security.

Qualifications

• Must hold Microsoft Certified: Azure Security Engineer Associate AZ-500 or SC-500.
• Experience in managing Microsoft Entra ID, Intune, and Defender solutions.
• Knowledge of Zero Trust principles and ITIL best practices.

Responsibilities

• Configure and manage Microsoft Entra ID for governance and access control.
• Implement Zero Trust principles across identity and applications.
• Lead investigations for security incidents and documentation.

Skills

Microsoft Entra ID

Microsoft Intune

Microsoft Defender XDR

SIEM Tools

Zero Trust Security

ITIL Principles

Incident Management

Customer Service Skills

Education

Microsoft Certified: Azure Security Engineer Associate AZ-500 or SC-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

Job description

Senior ICT Cloud & Security Engineer

Location: Dublin City Centre

Hybrid: 3 days onsite, 2 days remote

Contract length: Permanent role

Weekly Hours: 35 hours

Note: Free parking onsite

Responsibilities

• Configure and manage Microsoft Entra ID (Azure AD) for identity governance, conditional access, and MFA.
• Implement Privileged Identity Management (PIM) and role-based access controls.
• Deploy and manage Microsoft Intune for device compliance, application deployment, and endpoint configuration.
• Configure & manage Microsoft Defender XDR solutions (Defender for Endpoint, Defender for Office 365 etc).
• Monitor and respond to security alerts using Microsoft Sentinel and other SIEM tools.
• Apply best practices for securing Azure resources, including network security groups, firewalls, and encryption.
• Implement Zero Trust principles across identity, devices, and applications.
• Lead investigations for security incidents and provide remediation strategies.
• Maintain detailed documentation for configurations, policies, and procedures.
• Show a high degree of awareness of cybersecurity best practices and concepts including phishing awareness, Identity and Access Management, Multifactor Authentication, Zero Trust Security Model, Purview especially Information Protection.
• Demonstrate experience of threat evaluation and security incident response.
• Have exposure to and demonstrate experience using an ITIL aligned Service desk and associated principles such as Incident and Service request management, Problem Management, Change Management, continual Service improvement etc.
• Demonstrate excellent support & troubleshooting skills for Level 3 Incident Management aligned with ITIL best practices (Incident management, Service Request and Problem Management).

Duties

• Be willing and capable to work well within a team environment.
• Be able to clearly communicate technical solutions in a user friendly and professional manner demonstrating a customer service mindset.
• Provide third line support for ICT Operations and other ICT Teams.
• Liaise with other ICT technical team specialists within the organization to complete projects.
• Follow Incident Management Process.
• Create and update Knowledge Management system, SOPs, and Runbooks.
• Contribute effectively to organizational and team processes and adhere to policies including but not limited to Data Protection and Information Security.
• Be responsible for ensuring the IT systems and applications are maintained to best practice.
• Recognize system deficiencies and suggest effective solutions while complying with company policies and procedures.
• Research current best practice technology solutions and translate them into our environment.
• Participate in Change Advisory Board (CAB) and Problem Management meetings and share information with the support teams.
• Be responsible for resolution of all tickets within agreed KPI timelines.
• Carry out any other duties as required.

Education and Certifications

• Must hold Microsoft Certified: Azure Security Engineer Associate AZ-500 or SC-500.
• Must hold at least one of the following but all three would be advantageous:
  • Microsoft Certified: Security Operations Analyst Associate SC-200
  • Microsoft Certified: Identity and Access Administrator Associate SC-300
  • Microsoft Certified: Endpoint Administrator Associate MD-102

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at PFH. We do not discriminate on the basis of age, disability, civil or family status, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, race, religion, or any other legally protected status.

We are committed to ensuring that individuals with disabilities or access needs are provided with reasonable accommodation during the recruitment process, to perform essential job functions, and to access the full benefits of employment. Please contact us if you require accommodation at any stage.