Overview
Senior Cloud & Security Operations Engineer. This is a daily rate contract for 6 months. Location: Dublin, Ireland.
Key Responsibilities
* Configure and manage Azure Security Center / Microsoft Defender for Cloud, including alert triage and security posture management.
* Secure Azure workloads (IaaS, PaaS, SaaS) using Zero Trust principles and hybrid cloud security solutions (Azure Arc, on-prem AD integration).
* Implement and monitor Azure AD security controls: Conditional Access, Identity Protection, MFA, Privileged Identity Management (PIM).
* Configure and manage Azure network security (NSGs, ASGs, firewall rules, DDoS protection).
* Administer the Microsoft Defender suite: Defender for Endpoint, Defender for Identity, Defender for Office 365.
* Ensure data protection with Key Vaults, encryption practices, and secure storage.
Security Operations & Incident Response
* Lead end-to-end incident handling: triage, investigation, containment, eradication, recovery, and lessons learned.
* Perform forensic analysis including log correlation (Sentinel, Log Analytics), evidence collection, and timeline reconstruction.
* Conduct threat hunting across Azure and hybrid workloads using IoCs and advanced analytics.
* Investigate malware and phishing campaigns, applying reverse engineering basics and sandboxing techniques.
* Develop and maintain automation playbooks for SOAR platforms (Microsoft Sentinel, IBM QRadar).
* Write and optimize Kusto Query Language (KQL) queries and PowerShell scripts for investigations and automation.
* Integrate security telemetry via APIs from Azure and OT platforms.
* Apply and track compliance using Azure Policy and regulatory frameworks (GDPR, EU NIS2.0).
* Align practices with NIST CSF, ISO 27001, CIS Controls, and OT standards (NIST 800-82, IEC 62443).
* Support IT/OT network segmentation and asset monitoring (experience with Armis highly beneficial).
* Act as incident commander during major security events.
* Provide threat intelligence reporting to executives and external stakeholders.
* Mentor and guide junior analysts, fostering continuous learning and development.
* Communicate complex technical issues clearly to non-technical stakeholders.
Required Skills & Experience
* Proven hands-on experience with Azure Security, Microsoft Defender suite, and SIEM/SOAR platforms (Sentinel, QRadar, or equivalent).
* Strong knowledge of cloud security, hybrid environments, and Zero Trust.
* Practical experience in incident response, digital forensics, and threat hunting.
* Familiarity with NIST, ISO 27001, CIS Controls, and OT-specific standards.
* Excellent proficiency with KQL, PowerShell, and security API integrations.
* Strong communication, leadership, and mentoring skills.
Seniority level
* Mid-Senior level
Employment type
* Contract
Job function
* Information Technology
Industries
* Staffing and Recruiting
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