Lead IT Operations & Security Engineer

Chartered Insurance Institute; Greater London; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Chartered Insurance Institute (CII) is seeking an IT Operations and Security Engineer to strengthen our IT infrastructure and security posture. You will lead enhancements, maintain Cyber Essentials Plus, and drive Microsoft technologies including Azure, M365, Intune, SCCM, and Defender across the organisation.

You will collaboratively manage supplier relationships, deputise for the Group IT Operations & Security Manager, and contribute to governance forums while delivering resilient, compliant

Qualifications

• ITIL Foundation qualification is required.
• MCSE or equivalent certification is required.
• Cisco networking qualification is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Oversee IT operations, vendors, and patch management.
• Administer IAM platforms and monitor security events.
• Develop disaster recovery and business continuity strategies.
• Implement automation and monitoring via PowerShell scripts.
• Lead security governance, compliance, and incident remediation.

Skills

Problem solving

Analytical thinking

Under pressure

Documentation

Interpersonal skills

Education

ITIL Foundation qualification

MCSE or equivalent

Cisco networking qualification (desirable)

Tools

SCCM

Azure

Office 365

Active Directory

VMware vSphere

PowerShell scripting

Job description

Chartered Insurance Institute (CII) is seeking an IT Operations and Security Engineer to strengthen our IT infrastructure and security posture. You will lead enhancements, maintain Cyber Essentials Plus, and drive Microsoft technologies including Azure, M365, Intune, SCCM, and Defender across the organisation.

You will collaboratively manage supplier relationships, deputise for the Group IT Operations & Security Manager, and contribute to governance forums while delivering resilient, compliant