IT Infrastructure & Security Technician

Amphenol Corporation

Whitstable

On-site

GBP 35,000 - 52,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Life Assurance

Quarterly Bonus Scheme

Holiday Buy Scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Group Income Protection

Company Sick Pay

Cycle to Work Scheme

Subsidised Restaurant facility

Free onsite parking

Job summary

Amphenol Ltd in Whitstable is seeking an IT Infrastructure Support Specialist to maintain and secure the company’s IT environment. You will monitor systems, patch and remediate vulnerabilities, and assist with audits and security awareness.

You will work with Hyper‑V, O365 and related technologies, log incidents in a ticketing system, and collaborate with the MIS team to meet SLAs and protect critical data.

Qualifications

3 years minimum experience in an IT role.

Responsibilities

Maintain and monitor IT infrastructure across LAN/WAN, switches, Hyper‑V, SAN, UPS, user devices and related systems.
Troubleshoot incidents and vulnerabilities; escalate as needed.
Assist with audit evidence, Cyber Essentials Plus, ISO27001, GDPR requirements and security documentation.
Patch management, firmware updates and remediation tasks.
Monitor stock levels and assist with procurement processes.
Support security awareness activities and training tracking.
Work with MIS team on incident/problem resolution within SLAs.

Skills

Strong communication

Willingness to learn

Problem solving

Tech implementation planning

Vendor coordination

Education

CompTIA Security+

Further IT Education

Tools

Hyper‑V

O365

Druva

CrowdStrike

Knowbe4

Managed print tech

Meraki Wi‑Fi

Job description

Job Description

Posted Thursday 9 July 2026 at 05:00

With innovation and engineering at the heart of our business, Amphenol Ltd (ALTD) has been at the forefront of using the latest technologies and practices for over 50 years to meet the needs of interconnection in a variety of applications. As part of the Amphenol Corporation - a leading global interconnect Fortune 500 specialist company, ALTD is continuing to grow and significantly investing in the future.

Based in Whitstable Kent, ALTD has maintained its status as a market leader in the Aerospace and Military industries and growth targets remain on track as part of our strategic plan. With c230 employees across a wide range of disciplines, our end‑to‑end manufacturing capabilities provide endless opportunities for our employees to grow their career and professional experiences.

More information on the job vacancy you have selected is available below, however if you have any additional questions please contact the HR Department on 01227 773200 or email HR@amphenol.co.uk:

Purpose of the role:

To support the day‑to‑day operation, maintenance and security of the company’s IT infrastructure. The role assists with infrastructure support, system monitoring, patching, vulnerability remediation, audit preparation, security awareness activities and incident/problem resolution.

Duties and responsibilities:

Support the maintenance and monitoring of IT infrastructure across the business, including LAN, WAN, switches, Hyper‑V, SAN, UPS, user devices, phones and related systems.
Troubleshoot and resolve infrastructure, hardware and security‑related incidents, escalating where required.
Assist with ensuring infrastructure and software remain compliant with internal policies, security standards and audit requirements.
Support the preparation of evidence and documentation for internal and external audits, including Cyber Essentials Plus, ISO 27001, GDPR and customer/security requirements.
Assist with patching, firmware updates, vulnerability remediation and general system maintenance.
Monitor hardware stock levels and assist with ordering or replenishment in line with agreed processes.
Support IT and security awareness activities, including tracking completion of required training where applicable.
Assist with maintaining security controls, processes and documentation, escalating risks or gaps to the IT Infrastructure & Security Manager.
Work with the wider MIS team to support incident, problem and vulnerability resolution in line with business SLAs.
Carries out such other duties that may be reasonably requested.

Person Specification:

Experience

3 Years Minimum Experience working in an IT role.

Skills and Competencies

Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Willingness to learn new systems and processes.
Strong problem‑solving abilities.
Able to proactively plan implementation of new technologies and execute.
Able to work closely with technology vendors specifying requirements and procuring, when necessary, solutions to business problems.

Qualifications

CompTIA Security+
Further Education in IT.

Experience

Experience working within a ticketed help desk system.
Experience working within a Cyber Essentials Plus Organisation.
Experience identifying and resolving vulnerabilities.

Technical

Experience of Hyper‑V, O365, Druva, CrowdStrike, Knowbe4, managed print technology, Meraki Wi‑Fi.
Experience of patch management technology e.g. ManageEngine Endpoint Central.
Experience of security practices and concepts e.g. Cyber Essentials, ISO27001, CMMC, Encryption, MFA etc.

The Benefits: