DV-Eligible Infrastructure & Security Engineer (Hybrid)

Sanderson Government and Defence; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary bonus

Pension contribution

Annual leave 26 days

Private medical insurance

Parking near office

Training and development budget

Job summary

Sanderson Government and Defence is seeking an Infrastructure Security Engineer to own IT infrastructure and security across the business. The role covers endpoint management, cloud infrastructure, networking, and governance within a small cyber-security R&D environment.

You will lead security improvements, support the Software team, and drive Cyber Essentials certification while collaborating with cross-functional teams. DV eligibility is preferred.

Qualifications

• Solid foundation in IT infrastructure and systems administration.
• Experience with endpoint management and cloud infrastructure.
• Interest in cyber security and secure infrastructure practices.

Responsibilities

• Manage Windows and Linux endpoints, including device provisioning, configuration, patching, compliance and endpoint management using platforms such as Microsoft Intune and Fleet.
• Administer Microsoft 365, identity management, SSO, integration's, certificates and user-life-cycle processes.
• Operate and improve security tooling, including monitoring, vulnerability management, endpoint security and remediation activities, while coordinating external penetration testing.
• Maintain and develop the company's AWS infrastructure, office networking, standalone research networks and supporting business IT systems, including VoIP and meeting room technology.
• Own backup, disaster recovery and business continuity processes, ensuring backup integrity is regularly tested and recovery procedures remain effective.
• Lead Cyber Essentials and Cyber Essentials Plus certification activities, maintain infrastructure documentation and ensure IT governance and asset lifecycle processes are followed.
• Identify, plan and deliver infrastructure improvements that enhance security, resilience and operational efficiency.

Skills

Windows administration

Linux administration

Cloud infrastructure

Identity management

SSO

Security tooling

Vulnerability management

Backup and disaster recovery

Cyber Essentials

Tools

Intune

Fleet

Microsoft 365

AWS

Job description

Sanderson Government and Defence is seeking an Infrastructure Security Engineer to own IT infrastructure and security across the business. The role covers endpoint management, cloud infrastructure, networking, and governance within a small cyber-security R&D environment.

You will lead security improvements, support the Software team, and drive Cyber Essentials certification while collaborating with cross-functional teams. DV eligibility is preferred.