Cloud Security Engineer

CompanyKainos

LocationBelfast, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom

Posted At1/14/2026

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Description

Role Overview

We are seeking a mid-level Cloud Security Engineer to join our Security Engineering team. This role is the first dedicated hire for cloud security within the organisation and will be critical in defining, implementing, and managing security controls across our Azure, AWS and SaaS environments. The successful candidate will work independently, reporting to the Head of Security Engineering, while collaborating with SOC, GRC, IT, Modern Workplace and Systems Engineering teams to build and mature our cloud security posture.

Key Responsibilities

Cloud Security Framework
Define and implement the cloud security Framework in collaboration with IT Systems, SOC leadership, and GRC.
Implementation
Recommending security best practices and implementing controls for Cloud Security and governance.
Implementation of automated security tooling to validate security requirements and identify potential issues.
Threat Detection & Incident Response
Define threat detection and incident response processes and playbooks for cloud environments.

Collaborate with the SOC to operationalise detection rules and incident handling.

Compliance & Audit

Support GRC in meeting evidence and compliance requirements for ISO27001, NCSC Cloud Security Principles, and SOC2.

Reviewing the outputs from security tools and security practices. You will filter and prioritise these into security stories that can be understood and actioned by the delivery teams.

Collaboration & Enablement

Influence and guide junior engineers and developers to adopt secure practices.

Upskill and train the wider security team in cloud security topics and tooling.

Identity & Access Management

Provide input into IAM strategy and policy (RBAC, Conditional Access, MFA, least privilege), working closely with the IT and Systems teams.

Optional / Beneficial Areas
Support automation of cloud security (IaC scanning, CI/CD integration).
Document standards, runbooks, and training material where appropriate.

Required Skills & Experience

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

Desirable Skills & Experience

Familiarity with Infrastructure as Code (Terraform)
Knowledge of cloud network security concepts (firewalls, NSGs, VPCs, private endpoints).
Exposure to compliance frameworks (ISO27001, SOC2, NCSC Cloud Security Principles).
Security certifications such as AZ-500, SC-100, AWS Security Specialty, CISSP, or CCSK.