Senior Cloud Security Analyst

About the RoleAs a Senior Cloud Security Analyst, you’ll play a key role in protecting cloud infrastructure and services through proactive monitoring, threat detection and incident response. Working within a collaborative Security Operations function, you’ll analyse security events, investigate emerging threats and help strengthen the organisation’s overall cyber resilience.This role offers the opportunity to work across modern cloud platforms, partnering with infrastructure, engineering and application teams to improve security controls, enhance detection capabilities and support secure cloud operations.Key ResponsibilitiesMonitor and investigate security events across Azure, AWS and hybrid cloud environments using SIEM, CSPM and native cloud security services.Perform detailed triage of alerts to identify genuine threats, eliminate false positives and determine appropriate remediation actions.Lead or support investigations into cloud-based security incidents, ensuring timely containment, recovery and accurate documentation.Analyse authentication activity, privileged access events, API usage and configuration changes to identify suspicious behaviour and potential compromise.Work alongside Security Operations, Infrastructure and DevOps teams to coordinate effective responses to security incidents.Recommend improvements to detection logic, alert quality and monitoring coverage based on operational findings and emerging threats.Develop and maintain security use cases that improve visibility across cloud workloads and services.Contribute to threat hunting activities by identifying indicators of compromise and analysing attacker techniques.Produce clear technical reports and communicate investigation findings to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.Participate in security improvement initiatives, helping implement new technologies, processes and operational controls.Keep up to date with developments in cloud security, attacker methodologies and industry best practices to strengthen organisational security.Technical SkillsExperience in several of the following areas would be advantageous:Microsoft Azure SecurityAWS Security ServicesGoogle Cloud Platform (desirable)Microsoft SentinelKusto Query Language (KQL)CloudTrail, Azure Activity Logs and cloud audit loggingCloud Security Posture Management (CSPM)CrowdStrike Falcon Cloud SecurityMicrosoft Defender SuiteKubernetes security conceptsIdentity and Access Management (IAM)Privileged Access ManagementMicrosoft Entra ID (Azure AD)MITRE ATT&CK FrameworkThreat IntelligenceIncident ResponseThreat HuntingSIEM TechnologiesSecurity MonitoringSecurity Operations (SOC)Cloud Networking FundamentalsWhat You’ll BringExperience working within a Security Operations Centre or Cloud Security environment.Strong analytical and investigative skills with the ability to prioritise and manage multiple security events.Confidence interpreting security telemetry and identifying indicators of malicious activity.Excellent

problem-solving skills and the ability to make informed decisions during security incidents.Strong communication skills with the ability to present technical findings clearly.A collaborative approach to working with infrastructure, engineering and operational teams.A proactive mindset focused on continuous improvement and operational excellence.Desirable QualificationsMicrosoft SC-200Microsoft AZ-500AWS Certified Security - SpecialtyCertified Kubernetes Security Specialist (CKS)CompTIA Security+CISSPGIAC certificationsRelevant cloud or cyber security certifications

MCS Group is a leading professional recruitment services company resourcing for the specialist IT & Digital, Technical & Engineering and Professional Services recruitment markets in Northern Ireland. MCS Group is widely recognised as a genuine market leader in IT & Digital recruitment in Northern Ireland, with an increasing profile in the Technical & Engineering and Professional Services markets.

At MCS we connect people!! We work with the majority of NI’ leadings employers in the sector, from large foreign direct investment (FDI) organisations to successful, locally owned technology firms, connecting talented professional with the best career opportunities.

Our Team

At MCS Group our track record is impressive and through our highly experienced team we offer employers almost 100 years successful delivery experience in specialist disciplines.

Our consultants know the market and speak your language. They will help you cut through the flannel and will work hard to help you achieve your goals, either as candidate seeking a career improvement or an employer seeking talented people.

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Honesty, trust and confidentiality are the pillars which underpin everything we do. We are known for treating people with respect and will deal with you in a straightforward manner. We are focused on long term wins for our candidates and clients.