Security & Infrastructure Engineer — Flexible Hours

The James Hutton Institute; Dundee; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

Annual Leave up to 40.5 days

Company pension: Employer 15%

Self-managed hours & Flexible Working

Job summary

The James Hutton Institute is seeking an Infrastructure & Security Engineer to safeguard and enhance technology services that support world-leading research. You will contribute to cyber security operations, risk management, and secure infrastructure across on‑premises and cloud environments, helping protect data, systems and users from evolving threats.

You will join a collaborative IT team focusing on security assurance, vulnerability management and resilience, while delivering improvements to

Qualifications

• Experience supporting enterprise IT infrastructure in a complex environment.
• Experience in a cyber security or security focused technology role.
• Knowledge of Microsoft technologies including Windows Server, Active Directory, Microsoft 365 and Azure.
• Experience with endpoint security, vulnerability remediation and patch management.
• Strong troubleshooting, analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Monitoring and responding to cyber security threats, vulnerabilities and incidents.
• Supporting cyber risk management, compliance and security assurance activities.
• Managing and improving endpoint security using Microsoft Intune and related technologies.
• Supporting the secure operation of Windows Server, Microsoft 365 and Azure services.
• Contributing to cyber security assurance, compliance and resilience initiatives.
• Delivering infrastructure and security improvements that enhance organisational security and service reliability.

Skills

Enterprise IT infra

Cyber security

Windows Server

Active Directory

Microsoft 365

Azure

Endpoint security

Vulnerability remediation

Patch management

Troubleshooting

Communication

Teamwork

Job description

The James Hutton Institute is seeking an Infrastructure & Security Engineer to safeguard and enhance technology services that support world-leading research. You will contribute to cyber security operations, risk management, and secure infrastructure across on‑premises and cloud environments, helping protect data, systems and users from evolving threats.

You will join a collaborative IT team focusing on security assurance, vulnerability management and resilience, while delivering improvements to