IT Infrastructure & Security Engineer - Hybrid

JOB TITLE

INFRASTRUCTURE & SECURITY ENGINEER - HYBRID

SALARY

£46,000

HOURS OF EMPLOYMENT

9:00 am - 5:00 pm, Monday to Friday

BENEFITS

Excellent additional benefits

Are you currently working as an Infrastructure and Security Engineer, looking to develop your skills in a forward-thinking organisation?

Our client is currently seeking a proactive Infrastructure and Security Engineer who can provide hands-on technical leadership across the firm’s infrastructure and cyber security environment, ensuring systems remain stable, secure and scalable while supporting the transition to a cloud-first, governance-led model. You will take ownership of the day-to-day health of servers, networks, endpoints, Microsoft 365, Azure and security tooling, operating core security controls and acting as the senior technical escalation point for the Helpdesk team. The role blends day-to-day operational responsibility with involvement in IT projects and continuous improvement initiatives, keeping the technology environment robust, compliant and ready for future growth. If this sounds like you, we’d love to hear from you!

JOB DESCRIPTION

Manage day-to-day health and stability of infrastructure and cloud environments

Support and maintain servers, networks, storage and endpoints

Administer Microsoft 365, Azure AD, Intune and endpoint management

Monitor performance, availability and capacity, resolving issues proactively

Implement upgrades, patches and configuration changes

Assist with backup, disaster recovery and business continuity

Operate and maintain core cyber security controls

Monitor alerts and suspicious activity; support incident response

Perform vulnerability assessments and support remedial actions

Assist with security audits, compliance work and risk assessments

Maintain security documentation, policies and audit evidence

Provide user guidance and training on secure technology use

Support Cyber Essentials and ISO27001 activities

Act as senior escalation point for the Helpdesk team

Coach Helpdesk staff on infrastructure and security best practice

Work with third-party suppliers and service partners

Support projects (cloud optimisation, network upgrades, migrations)

Act as technical lead for infrastructure/security workstreams

Contribute to technical design, testing and rollouts

Identify opportunities for automation, standardisation and risk reduction

Stay up to date on emerging threats and best practices

Perform any other tasks required by management

PERSON SPECIFICATION

Strong experience in infrastructure support or systems administration

Good working knowledge of Microsoft 365, Azure AD, Intune and Windows

Understanding of cyber security fundamentals (MFA, endpoint protection, patching, access control)

Experience monitoring performance, availability and capacity

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Knowledge of backup, disaster recovery and business continuity

Structured, methodical approach with strong documentation skills

Clear communication with technical and non-technical users

Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines

Strong project management and prioritisation skills

Experience with formal change control and governance processes

Good team player

Able to work unsupervised while maintaining confidentiality

Full clean UK driving licence

Desirable

Experience in professional services or legal environments

Exposure to Cyber Essentials, ISO27001 or similar frameworks

Basic scripting/automation (e.g., PowerShell)

Familiarity with disaster recovery testing and monitoring tools

Experience supporting cloud optimisation or infrastructure modernisation

Due to the high volume of applications we receive, we may not be able to respond to every submission immediately. If your skills and experience align with the requirements of this role or any other vacancy we currently have, we will typically reach out to you within 24 - 48 hours of receiving your application. We encourage you to apply for additional opportunities if they match your interests and qualifications.