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.