Infrastructure and Security Engineer

Brightwork; West Midlands; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A UK-based tech firm is seeking an experienced Infrastructure and Security Engineer to transition to a fully cloud-first environment. You will manage and enhance core IT infrastructure, handle technical escalations, and support security projects. The ideal candidate has strong knowledge of Azure, Windows Server, Intune, and Office 365. This hands-on role requires occasional travel to various UK sites, ensuring a secure and reliable infrastructure framework.

Qualifications

• Experience managing and improving IT infrastructure in Azure and Windows Server environments.
• Proven ability to handle technical escalations and deliver root cause analysis.
• Familiarity with security standards and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Manage core IT infrastructure assets and ensure their performance.
• Handle technical escalations from the Service Desk.
• Monitor performance, capacity, and improve security posture.

Skills

Azure

Windows Server

Intune

Office 365

Root cause analysis

Security fundamentals

Job description

The client

Our client is looking for an Infrastructure and Security Engineer to support their transition from a hybrid setup to a fully cloud-first environment. You'll join a focused infrastructure team delivering secure, reliable, and scalable services across the Group, working with modern tooling and playing a key part in improving our security posture. This is a hands-on role where you'll take ownership of technical escalations, support key projects, and help shape an environment built on Azure, Intune, Office 365, and strong security fundamentals. Occasional travel to the clients Nottingham head office and other UK sites will be required.

The role - Infrastructure and Security Engineer

What you'll be doing

• Managing and improving core IT infrastructure across Azure, Windows Server, Intune, and Office 365.
• Handling technical escalations from the Service Desk and delivering root cause analysis.
• Working with MSPs and vendors to maintain performance and security standards.
• Supporting the planning and delivery of infrastructure and security projects.
• Monitoring performance, capacity, and security posture, and driving improvements.
• Maintaining documentation, standards, and operating procedures.
• Supporting patch management, vulnerability remediation, and wider security activities.

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