Infrastructure & Cloud Security Engineer

Proactive.IT Appointments; Southampton; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology staffing agency is looking for an Infrastructure & Cloud Security Engineer in Southampton. You will play a key role in safeguarding the technology landscape through your background in infrastructure engineering and cloud technologies. The ideal candidate will have at least 4 years of experience, particularly with Azure cloud platforms, and be adept in managing security tools. Responsibilities include supporting operations, optimising security solutions, and monitoring for anomalies across environments. Competitive salary and benefits included.

Benefits

Benefits

Qualifications

• Minimum 4 years’ experience within IT Infrastructure Engineering similar roles.
• Strong knowledge of cloud environments, particularly Azure.
• Experience managing solutions and tooling within cloud platforms.
• Proven background in IT security operations, including incident response.

Responsibilities

• Support day-to-day operations of the Counter Threat Unit.
• Configure, maintain, and optimise security tools and solutions.
• Monitor systems and networks, gather and analyse threat intelligence.

Skills

IT Infrastructure Engineering

Azure

Incident Response

Vulnerability Management

Network Security Principles

Tools

SIEM

EDR

Job description

11177HS1

£45k – 55k per year + benefits

Infrastructure & Cloud Security Engineer

As an Infrastructure & Cloud Security Engineer, you will play a key role in safeguarding the technology landscape by leveraging your strong background in infrastructure engineering, cloud technologies, and IT security operations. You will manage solutions and tooling across hybrid environments, with a particular focus on Azure cloud platforms, while ensuring robust security practices are embedded throughout.

Main Responsibilities

• Support the day-to‑to‑day operations of the Counter Threat Unit, ensuring security controls are effectively implemented across infrastructure and cloud environments.
• Configure, maintain, and optimise security tools and solutions (e.g., SIEM, EDR) to protect enterprise systems.
• Monitor systems and networks for anomalies, gather and analyse threat intelligence, and contribute to situational awareness.

Skills and experience

• Minimum 4 years’ experience within IT Infrastructure Engineering similar roles.
• Strong knowledge of cloud environments, particularly Azure, and experience managing solutions and tooling within these platforms.
• Proven background in infrastructure engineering and / or IT security operations, including incident response and vulnerability management.
• Understanding of network security principles and technologies (firewalls, VPNs, endpoint protection).
• Ability to explain complex technical concepts clearly to stakeholders at all levels.

Due to the volume of applications received for positions, it will not be possible to respond to all applications and only applicants who are considered suitable for interview will be contacted.

Proactive Appointments Limited operates as an employment agency and employment business and is an equal opportunities organisation.