We are seeking an experienced
Cloud Security Expert
to lead the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of
cloud security controls
across multi-cloud environments.
This role will be for a 6/12 month contract.
This role will focus on
Cloud Security Posture Management (CSPM)
,
Cloud Workload Protection Platform (CWPP)
, and
Cloud-Native Application Protection Platform (CNAPP)
using tools such as
Microsoft Defender for Cloud, Wiz, or CrowdStrike
.
The ideal candidate will have hands-on expertise in
cloud security architecture
,
threat detection
, and
compliance enforcement
, combined with strong knowledge of
identity, network, and workload security
in
Azure, AWS, and GCP
environments.
Key Responsibilities
Cloud Security Architecture & Governance
Define and maintain
multi-cloud security architectures
aligned with organizational security strategy and compliance requirements.
Develop and enforce
cloud security policies, standards, and guardrails
for Azure, AWS, and GCP.
Conduct
threat modeling and risk assessments
for new cloud services and workloads.
Security Posture Management & Tooling
Deploy, configure, and optimize
Microsoft Defender for Cloud, Wiz, or CrowdStrike
for
CSPM, CWPP, and CNAPP
capabilities.
Integrate security findings into
SIEM/SOAR workflows
and drive remediation with engineering teams.
Implement
cloud-native security services
such as Azure Policy, AWS Security Hub, and GCP Security Command Center.
DevSecOps & Automation
Embed security into
CI/CD pipelines
using GitHub Actions, Azure DevOps, or Jenkins.
Implement
policy-as-code
and
IaC security scanning
for Terraform, Bicep, and CloudFormation templates.
Automate security controls and compliance checks using
Python, PowerShell, or equivalent scripting languages
.
Identity, Access & Network Security
Design and enforce
least privilege IAM policies
,
role-based access control
, and
conditional access
across cloud platforms.
Implement
network segmentation
,
private endpoints
, and
firewall policies
to secure workloads.
Configure and monitor
Defender for Cloud, Wiz, or CrowdStrike dashboards
for anomaly detection and threat alerts.
Lead
cloud security incident investigations
, root cause analysis, and remediation efforts.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in
Computer Science, Information Security
, or related field (or equivalent experience).
5+ years
of experience in
cloud security
, with strong expertise in
Azure
and exposure to
AWS/GCP
.
Hands-on experience with
Microsoft Defender for Cloud, Wiz, or CrowdStrike
for
CSPM, CWPP, and CNAPP
.
Strong knowledge of
IAM, encryption, network security, and container security
in cloud environments.
Experience with
DevSecOps practices
, including IaC security and pipeline integration.
Familiarity with compliance frameworks (
CIS, NIST, ISO *****, SOC 2
).
Scripting proficiency in
Python or PowerShell
.
Preferred Qualifications
Certifications:
Azure Security Engineer Associate
,
CCSP
, or
CISSP
.
Experience with
Zero Trust Architecture
and
micro-segmentation
.
Knowledge of
Kubernetes security (AKS, EKS, GKE)
and container runtime protections.
Additional certifications such as
Azure Solutions Architect Expert
,
Azure Administrator Associate
, or
Azure DevOps Engineer Expert
are highly desirable.
Tools & Technologies
Security Tools:
Microsoft Defender for Cloud, Wiz, CrowdStrike, SIEM/SOAR platforms
IaC & Automation:
Terraform, Bicep, CloudFormation, OPA/Conftest
About Us
We are Grant Thornton
Grant Thornton Ireland is rapidly approaching 3,000 people, in 9 offices across Ireland, Isle of Man, Gibraltar and Bermuda.
With a presence in over 149 countries around the world and a global network of 73,000 people, we bring our clients the local knowledge, national expertise and global presence to help them succeed – wherever they're located.
At GT, we work as
trusted advisors
, bringing local knowledge and national expertise, with a global presence, to help businesses succeed – wherever they are located.
We make business more personal by investing in building relationships and empowering our clients to make the right decisions for their organisation now and for the future.
Whether that is working with the public sector to build thriving communities, with regulators and financial institutions to build trust, or with a diverse range of businesses to help them achieve their goals, Grant Thornton Ireland work hard to support clients to act on the issues that matter.
At GT Ireland we don't just predict your future, we build it
.
A Career at GT
Looking for a more fulfilling role in professional services?
One where fresh thinking, collaboration and diversity are valued?
At Grant Thornton we do things differently.
What does this mean for you?
A career in a more inclusive working environment, a more collaborative work culture, a more supported, flexible working role, more possibilities to grow and more opportunities to help shape the future for your clients.
We respect and value your experience.
And we want you to bring your authentic self to work and be at your best.
It is how it should be.
Grow with us
At Grant Thornton, we care about our people and work hard to make you feel valued.
If you are looking to deepen and develop your skills, knowledge, and experience throughout your career, then that is what you will get, and more.
Our Benefits
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About the Team
Equity, diversity and inclusion
At Grant Thornton, we provide equitable opportunities for all our colleagues.
We are a responsible, sustainable business where equity, diversity and inclusion (ED&I) is at the forefront of our workplace culture agenda, and today, we continue to build and develop on our existing ED&I structure and strategy to meet our workplace culture needs.
People are at the heart of our business and teams built with varied individuals present diverse viewpoints, which need to be heard and valued.
We are all at our best when we are able to be ourselves and we view integrity and authenticity as integral values to bring to our day-to-day work-life at the firm.
We are excited to see the personality and perspectives you will bring to our team because we know we will all benefit from them.
Diversity of thought, background and experience enables better decision-making, improves the quality of our delivery, and helps us to meet the needs of our clients.
Our firm is built on people and their ideas, so we want to hear all the new perspectives and fresh thinking you have to offer.
You form the bedrock of our firm's best-practice principles and we will champion you as leaders from day one.
Reward and benefits
Our reward and benefits are designed to create an environment where our people can flourish.
We are committed to building a culture where our people have access to the necessary benefits to help promote a healthy lifestyle and thrive.
Recognition
We want to create a culture of recognition and celebrating success, by saying thank you to people who surpass our expectations and recognising the right values and behaviours.
Our Shout Out recognition scheme is our way of highlighting and promoting achievements.
Whether you simply want to say thank you, celebrate a special occasion or give an award for doing something exceptional, you can do all of this and more through the scheme.
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