Cloud, Infrastructure & Security Lead

JR United Kingdom; Newcastle upon Tyne; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Newcastle is seeking a Cloud, Infrastructure & Security Lead to oversee IT projects and enhance organizational security. This permanent role offers a chance to shape IT strategy while leading a dedicated team. With benefits like 26 days annual leave and flexible working, it's an exciting opportunity for a passionate IT professional.

Benefits

26 days annual leave

Birthday leave

15% pension

Health cash plan

Flexible working

Paid external certification training

Qualifications

• Proven experience in cyber security detection & response.
• Extensive working knowledge of Azure and infrastructure technologies.
• Strong communication skills for translating technical requirements.

Responsibilities

• Lead Cloud, Infrastructure & Security team on project upgrades and migrations.
• Engage with stakeholders to ensure smooth operations.
• Shape IT strategy and ensure organizational security.

Skills

Cyber security experience

Azure products & services

Stakeholder management

Infrastructure technology

Communication skills

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Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Tyne and Wear, United Kingdom

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Posted:

23.05.2025

Expiry Date:

07.07.2025

Job Description:

An exciting opportunity has been announced to work with us on a permanent basis as our Cloud, Infrastructure & Security Lead to work on exciting Change & Transformation projects within the organisation. We are looking for a dedicated IT professional who can lend their experience to ensure we are successful in our delivery.

The successful applicant will lead on Security, Cloud and Infrastructure within the organisation and will ensure a smooth team dynamic within the business, engaging with stakeholders and being proactive in establishing our Infrastructure & Security services.

Role: Cloud, Infrastructure & Security Lead

Contract: Permanent

Location: Newcastle (2/3 days a week on site)

Benefits: 26 days AL, Birthday leave, 15% pension, Health cash plan, flexible working, Paid external certification training and development.

Required skills for this position:

• Lead Cloud, Infrastructure & Security team on project upgrades, implementations and migrations
• Proven Cyber security experience – detection & response
• Extensive working knowledge of Azure products & services (IaaS, virtual desktop, Entra ID, virtualisation)
• Cyber security protection and networking solutions (SIEM and SDWAN)
• Ability to engage and manage stakeholders
• Strong understanding of Infrastructure technology (TCP/IP, LAN/WAN, DNS, routers, switches, firewalls)
• Strong level of communication and translating technical requirements

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone looking to gain more senior experience, and to have an impact on shaping the IT strategy. You will need to be pragmatic and forward thinking with the ability to lead teams on projects.

We are looking for somebody passionate and people friendly who can engage with multiple areas of the business to ensure that the organisation is secure and running efficiently from an IT perspective.

If this role looks of interest please apply with an up-to-date CV by Monday 19th May. Interviews will be conducted on site shortly after.

Unfortunately sponsorship is not available for this position, please only apply if you hold a British passport or ILR.