Infrastructure And Security Engineer

Fruition Group; York and North Yorkshire; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology services company in York is seeking an experienced Infrastructure and Security Engineer. This hybrid role focuses on enhancing Azure cloud infrastructure and security, offering a chance to work in a dynamic environment supporting both UK and USA operations. Candidates should have extensive experience and strong knowledge in Azure security, incident management, and automation. This role provides excellent flexibility and opportunities for long-term career development in IT and cybersecurity.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in enterprise infrastructure and security roles.
• Strong hands-on knowledge of Microsoft Azure's networking and security controls.
• Proven expertise in endpoint protection and Azure AD.

Responsibilities

• Build and secure Azure infrastructure ensuring availability and performance.
• Lead cloud security architecture including identity management.
• Act as senior escalation for complex incidents.

Skills

Experience in infrastructure and security engineering

Knowledge of Microsoft Azure

Expertise in Microsoft 365 security

Automation and Scripting with PowerShell and Bash

Incident management

Strong communication skills

Job description

Job Title: Infrastructure and Security Engineer
Location: York - Hybrid (4 days in office)
Salary: £45,000 - £50,000

Why Apply?

This Infrastructure and Security Engineer opportunity in York offers the chance to work within a cloud-first, Microsoft-led domain supporting both UK and USA operations in a Azure cloud environment. The role is suited to an experienced engineer who seeks ownership, security-led design, and continuous improvement. It is an excellent opportunity for professionals seeking a Full time Infrastructure and Security Engineer role with flexible working and long-term career development in IT and cyber security careers.

This is a fantastic opportunity to work as part of a small but skilled team in the heart of York. This organisation is one of our longstanding clients and people opt to stay with the business for a long time, they offer a great place to work!

Responsibilities

• Build, maintain, and secure Azure infrastructure to ensure availability, resilience, and performance.
• Lead on cloud security architecture, including identity management, access controls, and threat mitigation.
• Act as a senior escalation point for complex infrastructure and security incidents.
• Deliver cloud migration, optimisation, and security enhancement initiatives.
• Administer endpoint management solutions using Microsoft Intune and Group Policy.
• Implement monitoring, logging, and alerting through Azure Monitor and security tooling.
• Maintain patching, backup, and disaster recovery processes.

Requirements

• Extensive experience in infrastructure and security engineering roles within enterprise environments.
• Strong hands-on knowledge of Microsoft Azure, including networking, governance, and security controls.
• Proven expertise in Microsoft 365 security, Azure AD (Entra ID), Conditional Access, and endpoint protection.
• Demonstrated experience with automation and Scripting using tools like PowerShell and Bash.
• Solid understanding of incident management, vulnerability remediation, and continuity planning.
• Confident communicator capable of working with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Willingness to participate in very occasional out-of-hours support.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age.