Hybrid Infra & Security Engineer — Cloud & ISO Focus

VIQU IT; Sparkbrook; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

VIQU IT in Birmingham is recruiting an Infrastructure and Security Engineer to join a small IT team. The role combines hands-on infrastructure work with a security focus, managing cloud and Microsoft 365 environments while driving improvements.

You will patch, monitor, back up and test restores, implement identity and access controls, coordinate vulnerability testing, and support ISO 27001 controls. The position is hybrid in Birmingham with a salary up to £55,000 plus bonus.

Qualifications

• Experience in a senior infrastructure focused role.
• Real experience across cloud and on premise infrastructure.
• Understanding of security, risk and governance, and comfortable working within change control.
• Ability to take ownership of projects without needing a lot of direction.
• Strong communication skills to non technical stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Managing and improving their cloud infrastructure alongside the Microsoft 365 technology stack.
• Patching, monitoring, backup and recovery (including testing restores/backups).
• Provide third level IT support when required.
• Implementing identity and access, including privileged access.
• Coordinating vulnerability scanning and organising penetration tests when needed.
• Supporting ISO 27001 controls, risk management and audit readiness.
• Managing third-party suppliers (eg AWS cloud partners).
• Deposing for the Head of IT when required.

Skills

Cloud infrastructure

Security governance

Change control

Project ownership

Communication skills

Education

Technical certifications (Azure/AWS/CompTIA/Cisco)

Tools

Microsoft 365

Azure

AWS

Job description

VIQU IT in Birmingham is recruiting an Infrastructure and Security Engineer to join a small IT team. The role combines hands-on infrastructure work with a security focus, managing cloud and Microsoft 365 environments while driving improvements.

You will patch, monitor, back up and test restores, implement identity and access controls, coordinate vulnerability testing, and support ISO 27001 controls. The position is hybrid in Birmingham with a salary up to £55,000 plus bonus.