Cyber Security & Infrastructure Engineer

Adria Solutions Ltd; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hands-on role across cyber security &/

Azure & cloud security exposure

Professional development

Collaborative IT team

On-site role

Competitive salary & benefits

Job summary

Adria Solutions Ltd is seeking a Cyber Security & Infrastructure Engineer to join a well-established organisation in Newcastle upon Tyne. This hands-on role covers cyber security, infrastructure, cloud, threat detection and incident response within a small, technically capable IT team.

You will monitor security alerts, lead incident response, secure Azure and Microsoft 365 environments and collaborate with third-party suppliers to improve security and resilience.

Qualifications

• A qualification in Cyber Security, Information Technology, Computer Science or a related discipline
• Commercial experience in cyber security or infrastructure security
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft 365, Exchange Online and Intune
• Practical experience with Microsoft Azure
• Strong understanding of network security

Responsibilities

• Monitor security alerts and lead incident response activities
• Develop and refine security monitoring rules and use cases
• Secure and maintain Azure/Microsoft 365 environments
• Support log management, archiving and retention processes

Skills

Microsoft 365

Azure experience

Network security

IAM

Web security

Vulnerability management

MITRE ATT&CK

NCSC guidance

Windows security

Linux security

ITIL aligned

Infrastructure as Code

SQL Server

Education

Cyber Security/IT/CS related

Tools

Infrastructure as Code

Job description

Cyber Security & Infrastructure Engineer

On-site | Permanent | Competitive Salary + Benefits

Our client is a well-established organisation with a strong focus on technology, operational resilience and customer service. As part of a growing IT function, they are looking for an experienced Cyber Security & Infrastructure Engineer to join their team and play a key role in protecting their systems, networks and data.

This is a hands‑on position offering the opportunity to work across cyber security, infrastructure, cloud, threat detection and incident response within a small, technically capable IT team.

The Role

As Cyber Security & Infrastructure Engineer, you will be responsible for maintaining and improving the organisation's security posture, identifying and responding to threats, and ensuring infrastructure and applications meet appropriate security standards.

You will work across both on‑premises and cloud environments, collaborating with internal teams and third‑party suppliers to improve security, resilience and operational performance.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor security alerts, investigate potential incidents and lead incident response activities
• Conduct forensic investigations and contribute to threat detection and intelligence activities
• Develop and refine security monitoring, detection rules and use cases
• Carry out vulnerability scanning and support remediation and patch management
• Contribute to penetration testing and application security testing
• Secure and maintain Microsoft Azure cloud environments
• Implement and maintain Identity and Access Management (IAM) solutions
• Support the security of Microsoft 365, Exchange Online and Intune environments
• Ensure infrastructure and applications align with appropriate security standards and best practice
• Work with frameworks and standards including Cyber Essentials, ISO 27001, SOC 2, GDPR and NCSC guidance
• Apply security principles across network infrastructure, applications and systems
• Monitor and improve system resilience, performance and operational integrity
• Support log management, archiving and retention processes
• Develop and maintain security documentation, procedures and operating standards
• Provide technical guidance and security awareness support to colleagues
• Work closely with third‑party suppliers to maintain and improve security standards
• Participate in an IT technical on‑call rota
• Take a lead role during major or high‑pressure incidents, providing both technical direction and clear stakeholder communication

About You

We're looking for a technically strong Cyber Security & Infrastructure Engineer who enjoys solving complex problems and working across a broad technology environment.

You’ll ideally have:

• A qualification in Cyber Security, Information Technology, Computer Science or a related discipline
• Commercial experience working in a cyber security or infrastructure security role
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft‑based environments, including Microsoft 365, Exchange Online and Intune
• Practical experience with Microsoft Azure and Azure virtual infrastructure
• Strong understanding of network security, including TCP/IP, DNS, VPNs and network segmentation
• Experience securing both on‑premises and cloud environments
• Knowledge of Windows and Linux/Unix security
• Understanding of IAM, encryption, PKI and TLS
• Knowledge of web security principles, including OWASP Top 10, WAF and API security
• Experience with vulnerability management, patching and security remediation
• Knowledge of the MITRE ATT&CK Framework and common attack techniques
• Experience applying security standards such as NCSC guidance, CIS benchmarks or Microsoft Security Baselines
• Understanding of data classification, secure storage and access controls
• Experience working within an ITIL‑aligned environment
• Strong networking and troubleshooting skills
• Experience with scripting, automation or infrastructure‑as‑code would be advantageous
• Knowledge or experience of Microsoft SQL Server would be beneficial

What We’re Looking For

You’ll be a proactive and analytical security professional who can work independently while also contributing to a wider IT team.

You’ll need excellent communication skills and the ability to explain technical security issues to both technical and non‑technical stakeholders.

Most importantly, you’ll have a genuine interest in cybersecurity, keep up to date with emerging threats and technologies, and enjoy finding practical solutions to improve security and resilience.

What’s on Offer?

• Opportunity to join an established organisation with a strong technology focus
• Hands‑on role covering a broad range of cyber security and infrastructure technologies
• Exposure to Azure, Microsoft 365, cloud security and hybrid infrastructure
• Professional development and ongoing learning opportunities
• Collaborative and supportive IT team
• Opportunity to influence and improve the organisation's cyber security posture
• Permanent, on‑site position
• Competitive salary and benefits package

North East England | On-site | Permanent