Senior Cloud Security Engineer

About us 

At Davy, it’s the unique talents of all our people that have been the foundations of our success for 100 years. As we continue to grow, so do you. Because you are not just part of our team – you are a key player in shaping our future.  

At Davy, you are the difference.   

Established in 1926, the Davy Group sits at the heart of wealth and capital in Ireland, providing a broad range of services to high-net-worth individuals, self-directed investors, small-to-medium enterprises, credit unions, corporations, and domestic & international institutional investors.  

Our culture is shaped around three values, which are at the heart of everything we do: client success, one Davy, and building a proud legacy. Sharing the same goals, we work together to deliver exceptional outcomes for our clients. As part of a team of over 900, you will be encouraged to learn and to grow, both professionally and personally.  

About the role 

The Senior Cloud Security Engineer will lead security assurance across cloud platforms and modern development practices, with a strong focus on Microsoft Azure/365. This role combines hands-on cloud security engineering, DevSecOps expertise, solution architecture review, and security governance.

The analyst will work closely with Service Delivery, Architecture, and Development teams to embed robust security controls across the SDLC, proactively identify risks, and support the secure operation of enterprise systems. Acting as a key escalation point within the Security function, the role also contributes to incident response, threat modelling, and continuous improvement of security capabilities.

Key Responsibilities

Cloud Security & Architecture

• Partner with Service Delivery to secure cloud environments, including Azure, Microsoft Entra, Microsoft 365 and Salesforce.
• Provide expert guidance and assurance across cloud architecture, SaaS integrations, design submissions, and technical change processes.
• Evaluate emerging technologies and recommend future-state secure solutions.
• Assess internally developed application designs from a security perspective.

Operational Security

• Provide operational support for the Microsoft Defender suite (Endpoint, Identity, O365, Cloud).
• Investigate and triage outputs from SIEM, vulnerability scanners, and other security tools.
• Support incident response processes by contributing technical analysis and remediation guidance.

Security Engineering & DevSecOps

• Support secure delivery across IaaS, PaaS, Containers, and Infrastructure-as-Code environments.
• Ensure secure integration of APIs, cloud-native services, and CI/CD tooling.
• Support container platform security, particularly within Red Hat OpenShift/Azure Red Hat OpenShift environments.

Identity & Access Management

• Design and maintain IAM capabilities including provisioning, RBAC, ABAC, SCIM, PAM, and LDAP-based integrations.
• Provide expert guidance on modern authentication and authorisation frameworks (OAuth 2, OIDC, SAML).
• Support the management of certificates, token-based authentication, and federated identity platforms.

Governance, Assurance & Compliance

• Ensure alignment with industry frameworks such as NIST, ISO 27001, and CIS benchmarks.
• Monitor, measure, and report on the effectiveness of security controls.
• Support internal and third-party audits and assurance programmes.

 

About you  

We are looking for somebody who has the following background and skills: 

Technical Skills (Required)

• 5+ years of hands-on experience delivering enterprise-level cybersecurity solutions and controls.
• Strong expertise in Microsoft Azure/M365 security architecture and tooling.
• Hands-on experience with hybrid enterprise environments (Active Directory, Entra, Windows Server, RHEL).
• Practical familiarity with secure coding principles, CI/CD integrations, and application security tooling (SAST/DAST).
• Strong understanding of API security, networking fundamentals, Linux/Windows hardening, and cloud-native architectures.
• Experience with containerised platforms, especially Red Hat OpenShift.

Non-Technical Skills

• Strong analytical abilities with a structured approach to troubleshooting and incident response.
• Ability to identify systemic issues and recommend long-term improvements.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to articulate security risks to technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Beneficial (Nice-to-Have)

• Degree or Masters in Information Security, Computer Science, or related discipline.
• Microsoft Azure / Microsoft 365 certifications
• Experience securing Salesforce and associated integrations
• Familiarity with multi cloud environments (e.g., AWS, GCP).
• Practical experience integrating with third-party security solutions (e.g., CASB, CWPP, CNAPP).
• Familiarity with microservices security patterns and zero-trust architecture models.

 What we offer 

At Davy, our people are our biggest investment. In today’s fast-moving world, we know it’s important to feel secure and empowered. That’s why Davy benefits support you through all of life’s stages, offering health and wellness, flexible working options, flexible benefits allowance, learning and development opportunities, through to assisted retirement planning.   

Health and Wellbeing  

Psychological safety, emotional wellbeing and support are a priority at Davy. We offer a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) and mental health first aid. Our Sports & Social teams promote physical wellbeing and social connection.  

Reward and Recognition  

We offer a competitive remuneration package to include salary, bonus, pension and a host of additional benefits to protect you and your family when it matters most.  

Growth and Development  

Our award-winning L&D function supports you and your growth at Davy. We offer a comprehensive range of professional and personal development opportunities. Our culture supports learning, and we encourage you to explore more at Davy.  

Positive Workplace  

Our workplace is inclusive, diverse, and offers everyone a sense of belonging. We are flexible and continue to support a hybrid working model. You will get to be your best at Davy.  

Values and Culture  

Exceptional client outcomes delivered by a world class team, underpinned by our core Davy values – One Team, Client Success, and Proud Legacy.   

Important Information 

Davy is an equal opportunities employer, committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace. We value diversity in both background and experience, and even if you don’t meet all of the requirements outlined in the job description, we still encourage you to apply. We review all applications received. As part of our commitment to creating an accessible environment, we want to ensure that everyone has an equal opportunity to participate in the interview process. If you require any reasonable accommodations, please let us know, and we will do our best to make the necessary arrangements.  

Appointment to this role is subject to the candidate's eligibility to work in Ireland. 

Where agency assistance is required, our Recruitment Team will engage directly with suppliers. Unsolicited CVs / profiles supplied to us by recruitment agencies will not be accepted for this role. 

Davy Group is a member of the Bank of Ireland Group.