Senior Infrastructure Engineer – Security Platforms

Panoramic Power; Windsor; Hybrid; CAD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative energy company is seeking a Senior Infrastructure Engineer specializing in Enterprise Security. This role focuses on designing and managing secure infrastructure solutions on Azure and AWS, ensuring compliance with security best practices. You'll work in a dynamic environment, collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance security measures and drive the company towards its Net Zero goal by 2050. Join a passionate team committed to making a positive impact on the planet while enjoying competitive benefits and a supportive work culture. If you're ready to take your career to the next level, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Competitive salary and bonus potential

Company car allowance

Employee Energy Allowance

Pension scheme

Healthcare plan

25 days holiday plus public holidays

Flexible benefits including technology vouchers

Electric car lease scheme

Travel insurance

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in IT infrastructure engineering focusing on Microsoft security tools.
• Strong expertise in Azure and AWS cloud services.

Responsibilities

• Design and manage secure infrastructure solutions on Azure and AWS.
• Conduct security assessments and audits, recommending remediation strategies.

Skills

Azure

AWS

Cloud Security

Infrastructure as Code

Kusto Query Language (KQL)

Linux Administration

CI/CD Processes

Security Policies

Incident Management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, IT, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Defender

Microsoft Sentinel

Ansible

Docker

Kubernetes

Job description

Join us, be part of more.

We’re so much more than an energy company. We’re a family of brands revolutionising how we power the planet. We're energisers. One team of 21,000 colleagues that's energising a greener, fairer future by creating an energy system that doesn’t rely on fossil fuels, whilst living our powerful commitment to igniting positive change in our communities. Here, you can find more purpose, more passion, and more potential. That’s why working here is #MoreThanACareer. We do energy differently - we do it all. We make it, store it, move it, sell it, and mend it.

About your team:

You’ll be working centrally within our mission control room, aka Centrica’s group functions. From Finance and Data Science, to our Wellbeing and People teams - this is the engine of our energy system, where our various Centres of Excellence power up each of our brilliant businesses, ensuring they have all the support, technologies, and capabilities they need to get our customers to Net Zero by 2050.

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Infrastructure Engineer specializing in Enterprise Security with a focus on Azure and AWS services to join our Infrastructure Engineering team at Centrica. The ideal candidate will design, implement, and manage secure infrastructure solutions on these cloud platforms, with a deep understanding of cloud security best practices and infrastructure as code.

Location: Home-based with occasional travel to Windsor

Key Responsibilities:

1. Design, implement, and manage secure infrastructure solutions on Azure and AWS.
2. Develop and enforce security policies, procedures, and standards.
3. Conduct security assessments and audits, recommending remediation strategies.
4. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate security into all infrastructure aspects.
5. Monitor and respond to security incidents, conducting root cause analysis and corrective actions.
6. Stay updated with the latest security trends, threats, and technologies.
7. Provide expertise in security investigations and incident management.

Technical Skills:

1. Expertise in managing Defender for Endpoint and XDR policies.
2. Proficiency with Microsoft Defender platforms (Defender for Identity, Cloud, and Cloud Apps).
3. Experience with Microsoft Sentinel for SIEM and Linux Log collectors.
4. Strong Kusto Query Language (KQL) skills.
5. Strong Linux administration skills.
6. Expertise in cloud engineering and automation.
7. Strong CI/CD processes and tools skills.
8. Proficiency in using Infrastructure as Code.
9. Familiarity with Microsoft Purview products (Compliance Manager, DLP, Information Protection).
10. Knowledge of security tools and technologies (firewalls, IDS/IPS, encryption solutions).

Nice to Have Skills:

1. Experience with automation tools like Ansible, Puppet, and PowerShell DSC
2. Knowledge of containerization and orchestration technologies (Docker, Kubernetes)
3. Familiarity with Microsoft 365 services
4. Relevant certifications (e.g., Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect) are highly desirable

Soft Skills:

1. Excellent problem-solving abilities
2. Strong communication skills
3. Team-oriented mindset

Senior Responsibilities:

1. Mentor and support team members
2. Contribute to cross-team initiatives, peer reviews, and communities of practice

Qualifications:

1. Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, IT, or related field
2. Minimum of 5 years of experience in IT infrastructure engineering, focusing on Microsoft security tools and services

Why Join Us?:

1. Competitive salary and bonus potential
2. Company car allowance
3. Employee Energy Allowance at 15% of the government price cap
4. Pension scheme and healthcare plan
5. 25 days holiday plus public holidays, with the option to buy up to 5 additional days
6. Flexible benefits including technology vouchers, an electric car lease scheme, and travel insurance

Join Centrica and help shape the future of our secure cloud infrastructure. Apply now to be part of a dynamic and innovative team!