Lead Cyber Security Infrastructure Engineer

HM Land Registry; Bickleigh; On-site; GBP 53,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Civil Service Pension

Annual leave

Job summary

HM Land Registry leads the UK property market by protecting critical IT services across on-premise and cloud environments. The Lead Infrastructure Engineer role focuses on shaping security capabilities and driving secure infrastructure projects within the IT Operations Practice.

You will work with engineers, architects and service managers to ensure resilient systems, manage security controls, and guide technical teams.

Qualifications

• Holds a qualification in Information Technology or a related area (Degree level or equivalent) or significant experience in an IT field.
• Advanced skills in assessing security controls and posture and prioritisation of control changes.
• Advanced skills in designing and managing systems controls and security systems engineering.

Responsibilities

• Act as a subject matter expert in cyber security, providing technical leadership and accountability for the design, implementation and management of security controls.
• Support the management and operation of security controls across HMLR's technology estate, including both on-premise and cloud-hosted services.
• Lead the development and enhancement of cyber security controls, assessment methodologies and incident management capabilities.
• Provide technical leadership across business-as-usual operations and change programmes, supporting informed decision-making and delivery of secure solutions.
• Work collaboratively with Lead Infrastructure Engineers, Technical Leads and other specialist teams to ensure the availability, integrity and performance of infrastructure services.
• Ensure technical solutions align with existing infrastructure standards, strategic objectives and long-term technology roadmaps.
• Work with suppliers, partners and internal stakeholders to develop, test and implement secure technology solutions that meet business needs.
• Lead and support the technical development of engineers and specialists, helping to build capability across the IT Operations Practice.
• Provide technical supervision and task management for engineering resources, setting clear objectives and supporting successful delivery.
• Build and maintain effective working relationships across teams and disciplines to meet operational requirements and service level commitments.
• Act as a positive role model, promoting inclusive behaviours, collaboration and high professional standards.
• Identify, assess and mitigate security risks through the implementation of appropriate technical controls.
• Champion modern engineering practices, industry standards and continual service improvement.
• Develop and execute test plans to provide assurance for infrastructure changes and technology implementations.
• Support a culture where everyone feels valued, respected and able to contribute, addressing conflict and non-inclusive behaviours appropriately.
• Contribute to the ongoing development of the IT Operations Practice and wider technology community.

Skills

PAM

ADFS

Firewalls

CAP

Entra

SIEM

EDR-XDR

CTEM

DAST

WAF/DDoS

Entra ID

IPS/IDS

PKI

SASE

Security Assurance frameworks

incident response

cryptographic systems

Education

Degree in Information Technology or related field

ITIL Foundation Certificate

Job description

HM Land Registry leads the UK property market by protecting critical IT services across on-premise and cloud environments. The Lead Infrastructure Engineer role focuses on shaping security capabilities and driving secure infrastructure projects within the IT Operations Practice.

You will work with engineers, architects and service managers to ensure resilient systems, manage security controls, and guide technical teams.