Infrastructure & Security Engineer

Michael Page (UK); England; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000

Job description

Must have exposure to:

• Azure Defender, Sentinel, and security best practices
• Hybrid working operating model

About Our Client

This client is a supply chain specialist.

Job Description

As a senior technical authority, this role will be responsible for leading key projects, mentoring junior engineers, and ensuring alignment of IT solutions with business goals, security mandates, and compliance requirements.

Technical Overview:

Cloud Infrastructure & Security:

• Microsoft Azure (IaaS, PaaS, Entra ID, Conditional Access, Intune, ASR, AVD, Defender, Sentinel, Log Analytics)
• O365 Security & Compliance (M365 Defender, DLP, Purview, Compliance Manager)
• Hybrid and multi-cloud security architecture
• Automation and Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, ARM, PowerShell, Azure CLI)

Security & Risk Management:

• SIEM and SOAR implementation
• Zero Trust architecture and Identity Protection
• Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR/XDR solutions)
• Network segmentation, firewall rules, and micro-segmentation strategies
• Incident response, penetration testing, and vulnerability management frameworks
• Compliance frameworks (ISO 27001, NIST, GDPR, Cyber Essentials Plus)

Enterprise Networking & Infrastructure:

• Windows Server 2022, 2019, Active Directory, GPO, PKI
• Hyper-V and VMware virtualisation technologies
• Advanced networking (Cisco/Dell switches, SonicWall/Palo Alto Firewalls, VPNs, SD-WAN, NAC)
• Storage solutions (SAN/NAS, Dell EMC, Azure Files/Blobs)
• Secure file transfer and automation (SFTP, Azure Data Factory, MFT solutions)

The Successful Applicant

Core Responsibilities:

Cloud & Cybersecurity Architecture:

• Design, deploy, and manage secure cloud and hybrid infrastructures aligned with business growth.
• Enhance security controls and implement Zero Trust architecture across all systems.
• Automate security and compliance processes using scripting and Infrastructure as Code.

Strategic Stakeholder Engagement:

• Partner with business leaders to understand evolving IT needs and translate them into scalable solutions.
• Present strategic IT solutions and risk assessments to senior leadership and board members.
• Work closely with security, compliance, and legal teams to align IT strategies with regulatory requirements.

Risk & Compliance Management:

• Lead security risk assessments, vulnerability management, and remediation plans.
• Ensure compliance with GDPR, ISO 27001, NIST, and Cyber Essentials Plus standards.
• Develop security monitoring and incident response playbooks to strengthen cyber resilience.

Disaster Recovery & Business Continuity Planning:

• Architect, test, and maintain DR and BCP strategies for all critical IT systems.
• Implement resilient cloud-based backup and replication strategies.

Research & Innovation:

• Stay ahead of emerging cybersecurity threats and cloud trends to future-proof IT infrastructure.
• Lead proof-of-concept initiatives for cutting-edge security and automation tools.
• Drive digital transformation by evaluating and implementing AI/ML-driven security solutions.

Mentorship & Technical Leadership:

• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior engineers within the IT team.
• Establish best practices for secure software development, IT automation, and cloud engineering.

What's on Offer

This role is offering a generous package plus benefits - please enquire within to find out more.