Cyber Security & Infrastructure Engineer

Adria Solutions Ltd; Newcastle upon Tyne; Sur place; GBP 50 000 - 70 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

On-site role

Permanent position

Competitive salary

Benefits package

Résumé du poste

Adria Solutions Ltd is seeking a Cyber Security & Infrastructure Engineer in Newcastle to join a hands-on IT team. The role covers cyber security, infrastructure, cloud, threat detection and incident response across on‑prem and cloud environments.

You will monitor alerts, manage incidents, perform vulnerability management and support IAM, SIEM and secure Microsoft 365/Azure services in a hybrid infrastructure.

Qualifications

• Qualified in Cyber Security, IT, Computer Science or related field.
• Commercial experience in cyber/infrastructure security roles.
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft 365, Exchange Online and Intune.
• Experience with Azure and hybrid cloud environments.
• Understanding of IAM, encryption and TLS.
• Knowledge of OWASP Top 10 and web security principles.

Responsabilités

• Monitor security alerts, investigate incidents and lead response.
• Conduct forensic investigations and contribute to threat intel.
• Develop security monitoring, detection rules and use cases.
• Carry out vulnerability scanning and patch remediation.
• Contribute to penetration testing and app security testing.
• Secure and maintain Azure cloud environments.
• Implement IAM solutions and manage access controls.
• Support security across Microsoft 365, Exchange Online and Intune.
• Ensure alignment with security standards and best practices.
• Collaborate with third-party suppliers to improve security standards.
• Participate in IT on-call rota and incident leadership.

Connaissances

Cyber security

Infrastructure security

Azure

Microsoft 365

Incident response

Threat detection

Vulnerability management

IAM

Formation

Bachelor's degree in IT or related

Outils

PowerShell

Windows Server

Linux

SQL Server

SIEM

Description du poste

Cyber Security & Infrastructure Engineer - Newcastle

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

If you’re an experienced Cyber Security & Infrastructure Engineer looking for a role where you can have genuine responsibility and make a tangible impact on an organisation’s security, we’d like to hear from you.

Cyber Security & Infrastructure Engineer