IT Infrastructure Engineer: Automation & Security

Design ID; Royal Hillsborough; Remote; GBP 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Professional development

Job summary

Design ID in Hillsborough, NI, is seeking an IT Infrastructure Engineer to own the day‑to‑day IT function. This hands‑on role shapes how we work, keeps systems secure and reliable, and supports engineering teams with automation opportunities.

You’ll bring experience across Microsoft 365, Azure, Intune, and device lifecycle management, plus PowerShell automation and reporting. Join a design‑forward engineering consultancy with growth potential.

Qualifications

• Demonstrable experience in an IT infrastructure or IT support engineering role, ideally as the sole or lead IT resource.
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft 365, Azure and Intune.
• Experience of endpoint management, device builds and MDM.
• Practical understanding of network security, backup and disaster recovery.
• Exposure to security and compliance frameworks such as Cyber Essentials or ISO 27001.
• Confident dealing directly with users at all levels, and with third‑party vendors.
• Self‑starting and comfortable working independently, with a structured approach to triage and escalation.
• PowerShell scripting and workflow automation.
• Power BI or other reporting and data tools.
• Apple Business Manager.
• Experience in an engineering, construction or professional services environment.
• Relevant degree or equivalent qualification in Computer Science or IT.

Responsibilities

• Own end‑to‑end IT service delivery, handling 1st to 3rd line support and managing escalation to third‑party providers where required
• Administer and maintain our cloud and hybrid infrastructure, Microsoft 365, Azure, Entra ID, Intune and SharePoint
• Manage the full device lifecycle: procurement, laptop and PC builds, provisioning, and mobile device management across iOS and Windows
• Handle user onboarding and offboarding, access control and device compliance
• Maintain our security posture - MFA, endpoint protection, email filtering, patching and vulnerability management
• Support Cyber Essentials and ISO 27001 compliance, including documentation, infrastructure mapping and evidence gathering
• Own backup and disaster recovery planning, and test it regularly
• Coordinate external vendors and suppliers, and manage service relationships
• Administer business systems and produce regular reporting
• Identify and deliver improvements through automation and better process design

Skills

IT infrastructure

Cloud & hybrid infra

Microsoft 365

Azure

Intune

SharePoint

PowerShell scripting

Automation

Power BI

Apple Business Manager

Engineering/Professional services

Education

Degree in Computer Science or IT

Tools

Microsoft 365

Azure

Intune

SharePoint

PowerShell

Power BI

Apple Business Manager

Job description

Design ID in Hillsborough, NI, is seeking an IT Infrastructure Engineer to own the day‑to‑day IT function. This hands‑on role shapes how we work, keeps systems secure and reliable, and supports engineering teams with automation opportunities.

You’ll bring experience across Microsoft 365, Azure, Intune, and device lifecycle management, plus PowerShell automation and reporting. Join a design‑forward engineering consultancy with growth potential.