IT Infrastructure and Security Engineer

Bulk; Colchester; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading nutrition company in Colchester is seeking an IT Infrastructure and Security Engineer to oversee its IT infrastructure and enhance its security measures. The ideal candidate will have relevant cybersecurity certifications and at least three years of experience in infrastructure management. Responsibilities include ensuring system reliability, leading incident response, and managing security audits. The role is hybrid, requiring three days in the office and allows for two days of remote work.

Benefits

Subsidised Gym Membership

Birthday day off

PerkBox Subscription

60% discount on all products

Flexi Start

Additional Annual Leave

Teammate Pension Scheme

Life Assurance

Medicash

Volunteering day off

Cycle to Work Scheme

Enhanced Maternity & Paternity leave

Bulk Pantry

Happy Hour Drinks Fridge

Summer Working Hours

Qualifications

• Relevant certifications within Cybersecurity and IT.
• At least 3 years’ experience in infrastructure and security management.
• Proficient in networking, cloud, and endpoint security technologies.
• Hands-on experience with infrastructure management and cloud solutions.

Responsibilities

• Oversee planning and maintenance of IT infrastructure.
• Ensure system reliability and security configuration.
• Lead incident response lifecycle and security audits.
• Develop security measures and conduct threat analysis.

Skills

Networking

Cloud security

Endpoint security technologies

Incident response

Compliance standards

Education

Cybersecurity certifications (e.g., CISSP, CISM)

Tools

CrowdStrike

Cisco

Azure

vSphere

Windows Server

Jamf/Intune MDMs

VPNs

Job description

#TEAMBULK ARE HIRING AN INFRASTRUCTURE & SECURITY ENGINEER

Bulk™ is on an incredible journey, with a mission to move the business from a manufacturing‑led retailer to a destination brand for active nutrition. We are shaking up the sports nutrition industry through disruptive marketing campaigns that help people think differently about our brand – and we want you to be a part of it!

WE WANT PASSIONATE, RISK‑TAKERS

We want people who love to challenge our thinking, live and breathe digital, and have an affinity for the world of nutrition, health, fitness, and sports.

IN A NUTSHELL

As our IT Infrastructure and Security Engineer, you will oversee Bulk's IT infrastructure and security functions, ensuring a robust technical foundation and resilient security posture. This role combines infrastructure management, cyber defence with a focus on driving strategic improvements, managing emerging threats, and maintaining compliance with industry standards. You'll collaborate with senior management on optimising toolsets to support Bulk's business needs and growth.

WHAT WILL YOU BE DOING?

Infrastructure

• Oversee the planning, design, implementation, monitoring, and maintenance of Bulk's IT infrastructure, including on‑premise and cloud‑based systems (Google Workspace, Azure, network, firewall, VPN, etc.)
• Ensure system reliability, resilience, performance, and secure configuration, and updates, adhering to industry best practices
• Lead infrastructure projects, from capacity planning to deployment, to support evolving business requirements
• Support 2nd and 3rd line issues, guiding troubleshooting and resolution in line with SLAs
• Create and maintain technical documentation, policies, and procedures, ensuring smooth handover to Service Desk teams
• Lead the incident response lifecycle, including managing security incidents and data breach containment, eradication, and post‑mortem analysis
• Serve as a dedicated Tier 3 escalation point for the Helpdesk team, providing expert advanced technical support and resolution for complex incidents

Cybersecurity

• Develop and implement security measures to protect Bulk's IT environment, continuously enhancing the security framework
• Monitor, investigate, and remediate security alerts, incidents, and Indicators of Compromise (IOCs)
• Conduct threat analysis to address new and emerging risks; deploy response strategies to mitigate vulnerabilities
• Manage and optimise security tools, including Next‑Gen SIEM, SOAR, EDR/MDR/XDR, and cloud security solutions (CASB, ZTNA, SASE)
• Lead cybersecurity audits, compliance initiatives, and certification efforts (Cyber Essentials, ISO 27001)
• Perform regular vendor security assessments and coordinate with stakeholders on secure technology solutions

WHAT ARE WE LOOKING FOR?

• You’ll have the relevant certifications within Cybersecurity and IT (e.g., CISSP, CISM, CompTIA, ITIL)
• Ideally, you’ll have at least 3 years’ experience in infrastructure and security management
• Proficient in networking, cloud, and endpoint security technologies, including CrowdStrike, Cisco, Azure, vSphere, Windows Server, Mac/Windows, Jamf/Intune MDMs, Automox, and VPNs
• Hands‑on experience with infrastructure management, cloud solutions (Azure, Google Workspace), and security frameworks
• Strong knowledge of security monitoring, incident response, and threat analysis, including managing IOCs and remediation
• Experience with compliance standards (e.g., Cyber Essentials, ISO 27001) and conducting vendor security assessments

WHAT ARE THE GAINS?

• Monthly Bulk Bank Benefits Allowance including a subsidised Gym Membership 🏋
• A day off to celebrate your Birthday
• PerkBox Subscription
• 60% discount on all Bulk™ products
• Flexi Start 🕙
• Additional Annual Leave (optional)
• Teammate Pension Scheme
• Life Assurance
• Medicash
• A day off for Volunteering (optional)
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Enhanced Maternity & Paternity leave 🐣 and workplace nursery scheme 🧒
• Bulk™ Pantry 🍴
• Happy Hour Drinks Fridge (Thursdays & Fridays)
• Summer Working Hours 🌞

LOCATION

Colchester, with occasional travel to London HQ (when required)

HYBRID

3 days in the office, 2 days working from home

OUR COMMITMENT

Bulk™ is a place where employees have a voice fundamental to our success as a business. Building a diverse and inclusive team enables us to reach and connect with our global customers, from developing delicious recipes to how our brand is built and perceived.

Regardless of age, disability, race, gender, religion, sexual orientation, education, neurodiversity or any protected characteristic, if you are a passionate risk‑taker and eager to make a difference in sports nutrition, we want to hear from you. We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer.

PRIVACY

Bulk™ takes your privacy seriously and will only use your personal information to administer your application for this role. When you apply, we shall process your details for this vacancy only and we will not pass your details onto a third party. We may contact you by email, text or telephone about the progress of your application. This processing is conducted lawfully on the basis of legitimate interests.

Locations: Colchester, Remote status Hybrid