Ocho People

Security Engineer (MDR / Cloud Security) At-a-Glance Founding UK member of the security organisation at a fast-growing, next-generation cloud security platform Specialism in MDR, detection engineering, incident response, and cloud threat analysis (AWS, GCP, or Azure) Hybrid, Belfast-based 3 days per week in office must already be based in Northern Ireland Salary: to be confirmed contact Luke for details Clear path toward technical or team leadership as the UK presence scales About the Company Our client is a next-generation cloud security platform using runtime context and eBPF-powered sensor technology to identify and prioritise critical risks across cloud environments. Their platform spans agentless cloud posture discovery, real-time threat protection, and integrated API security delivering comprehensive, cost-effective protection from misconfigurations to active malware defence. Backed by strong credentials and growing quickly, they are building out their UK presence and bringing deep security expertise closer to their European customer base. The Role This is a high-ownership, senior-level position joining an established MDR team as the founding UK member of the security organisation. You will own UK-hours coverage independently, lead complex security investigations, and act as the senior escalation point for critical incidents all while working directly with customers to translate findings into clear, actionable guidance. The role carries real weight from day one and is structured with a clear path toward technical or team leadership as the UK function scales. It suits someone who is genuinely passionate about cloud security, comfortable operating with autonomy in a fast-paced startup environment, and confident engaging directly with customers under pressure. Key Responsibilities Own UK-hours MDR coverage independently, taking end-to-end responsibility for monitoring, triage, and response Lead in-depth security investigations across supply chain, API, malware, and runtime attack scenarios, documenting outcomes and building playbooks Handle complex and critical incidents escalated from Tier 1/2, including live, high-pressure customer engagements Conduct proactive reviews of customer environments to identify risks, exposed attack surfaces, and improvement opportunities Participate in recurring customer meetings, translating security findings into clear, actionable recommendations Collaborate with Security Analysts, Research, and Backend Engineering teams to improve detection quality and platform capability Contribute to the development and fine-tuning of AI-driven detection models, using machine learning to sharpen investigation accuracy Stay current with emerging threats, attack techniques, and cloud security best practices, feeding insights back into team knowledge What You'll Need Essential: Based in Belfast, Northern Ireland this role requires in-office presence 3 days per week and visa sponsorship is not available Solid, hands-on cybersecurity experience, ideally gained at a leading cloud or cloud security company with real-world cloud environment exposure Strong working knowledge of detection engineering, incident response, and threat analysis able to explain attack techniques in depth (supply chain, API, malware, runtime) Hands-on experience with at least one major cloud platform (AWS, GCP, or Azure) and container technologies (Docker / Kubernetes) Comfortable and hands-on with Linux; familiar with networking fundamentals and scripting in Python or Bash Strong communication skills with proven ability to engage directly with customers, including under pressure or pushback Willing to participate in a shared on-call rotation (infrequent escalations; availability required for nights, weekends, or holidays during rotation week) Desirable / Nice to Have: Windows knowledge Sc. in Computer Science or Information Security Why Apply? Founding UK role genuine opportunity to shape the UK security function from the ground up Clear progression path toward technical lead or team lead as the UK presence grows Hybrid working 3 days in a modern Belfast office, 2 days remote Work on real, complex cloud security challenges with a product used by enterprise customers High-ownership, low-bureaucracy environment decisions move fast and your work has direct impact Collaborate with world-class security researchers, analysts, and engineers across a global team

Ocho People is seeking a Security Engineer specializing in MDR and cloud security, based in Belfast, UK. You will own UK-hours coverage, lead complex investigations, and serve as the senior escalation point for critical incidents while working directly with customers. Join a fast-growing cloud security platform and help shape the UK function, collaborating with analysts and engineers across a global team in a high-ownership, autonomous startup environment.

Engineering Team Lead At-a-Glance Senior hands-on leadership role spanning people management, architecture, and delivery C#, Java or similar modern backend stack within a distributed, cloud-native environment Hybrid working, Belfast-based Join a globally operating business at Manager level, with real influence over engineering standards and team culture The Role This is a rare opportunity to step into a genuine technical leadership position at a company where engineering decisions carry real weight. You will lead a cross-functional team of software engineers delivering business-critical applications, working across the full development lifecycle from design through to production. The expectation is hands-on: you will be shaping architecture decisions and reviewing code as much as coaching people and managing delivery. You will work closely with Product Owners, Business Analysts, and Solution Architects, and your team will look to you to set the bar for quality, pace, and engineering culture. If you thrive in complex, transaction-heavy environments and want a role where your technical credibility matters as much as your leadership capability, this is worth a conversation. Key Responsibilities Lead a cross-functional engineering team to deliver high-quality, business-critical software on time and to standard Own accountability for technical quality, stability, and performance of all delivered solutions Drive engineering best practices across code review, automated testing, CI/CD, and secure development Collaborate with Solution and Enterprise Architects to ensure solutions align with target architecture and technology standards Partner with Product Owners and Business Analysts to refine requirements and translate them into clear, deliverable work Identify and remove delivery impediments, working with Scrum Masters and Delivery Managers to maintain team velocity Mentor and coach engineers, supporting performance reviews, career development, and skills growth across the team Contribute to incident and problem management, supporting investigation and resolution of production issues where required What You'll Need Essential: Proven experience leading a software engineering team in an Agile environment, with a strong track record of delivery Hands-on software engineering background in at least one modern language, such as C#, Java, or similar Demonstrable experience designing and building distributed, event-driven, or cloud-native systems Practical experience with CI/CD pipelines and source control (e.g. Git, GitLab, or similar) Solid understanding of OO design principles and automated testing across unit, integration, and end-to-end levels Experience working with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or GCP Strong communication skills and the ability to translate technical concepts for non-technical stakeholders Desirable: Background in financial services, trading platforms, or other complex, transaction-heavy environments Experience with microservices, containerisation, and orchestration tools such as Docker or Kubernetes Familiarity with front-end technologies such as React or TypeScript alongside back-end development Why Apply? Salary from £75,000 Hybrid working model, Belfast-based Manager-level position within a globally recognised, market-leading business Real technical autonomy this is not a figurehead role Work on genuinely complex, high-stakes systems at the centre of global financial markets Strong culture of engineering excellence, continuous improvement, and collaboration Tangible investment in mentoring and career development at every level

Ocho People is seeking an Engineering Team Lead in Belfast to steer a cross-functional software engineering team. You will balance hands-on coding with architecture, coach developers, and set engineering standards in a cloud-native, distributed environment. You will own delivery, collaborate with Product Owners and Architects, and drive CI/CD, testing, and performance improvements while maintaining delivery velocity in a hybrid work model.

Ocho People is recruiting a Lead Site Reliability Engineer (SRE) on behalf of a client to build and sustain a reliable, secure platform across 24/7 operations. The role is player-coach, setting the technical direction while remaining hands-on with the systems the team runs. You'll oversee incident response, scale infrastructure, and drive improvements across AWS, Rust services, and data pipelines. The position offers a remote-first, UK-wide environment with opportunities for impact, growth, and