Senior Infrastructure Engineer – Security Platforms

Centrica Plc; Windsor; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Senior Infrastructure Engineer specializing in Enterprise Security. This dynamic role focuses on designing and managing secure cloud infrastructure solutions on Azure and AWS, ensuring the highest standards of security practices. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, develop security policies, and stay updated with the latest security trends. Enjoy a competitive salary, flexible benefits, and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact in a company committed to sustainability and innovation. Your career growth is prioritized here, making it an exciting opportunity for passionate individuals.

Benefits

Company car allowance

Employee Energy Allowance

Pension scheme

Healthcare plan

25 days holiday

Flexible benefits

Technology vouchers

Electric car lease scheme

Travel insurance

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in IT infrastructure engineering.
• Deep understanding of cloud security best practices.

Responsibilities

• Design and manage secure infrastructure solutions on Azure and AWS.
• Conduct security assessments and audits.

Skills

Azure

AWS

Kusto Query Language (KQL)

Linux Administration

Infrastructure as Code

Security Policies Development

CI/CD Processes

Microsoft Defender

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science

Tools

Microsoft Defender for Endpoint

Microsoft Sentinel

Ansible

Docker

Kubernetes

Job description

Join us, be part of more.

We’re so much more than an energy company. We’re a family of brands revolutionising how we power the planet. We're energisers. One team of 21,000 colleagues that's energising a greener, fairer future by creating an energy system that doesn’t rely on fossil fuels, whilst living our powerful commitment to igniting positive change in our communities. Here, you can find more purpose, more passion, and more potential. That’s why working here is #MoreThanACareer. We do energy differently - we do it all. We make it, store it, move it, sell it, and mend it.

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Infrastructure Engineer specializing in Enterprise Security with a focus on Azure and AWS services to join our Infrastructure Engineering team at Centrica. The ideal candidate will design, implement, and manage secure infrastructure solutions on these cloud platforms, with a deep understanding of cloud security best practices and infrastructure as code.

Location: Home-based with occasional travel to Windsor

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, implement, and manage secure infrastructure solutions on Azure and AWS.

• Develop and enforce security policies, procedures, and standards.

• Conduct security assessments and audits, recommending remediation strategies.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate security into all infrastructure aspects.

• Monitor and respond to security incidents, conducting root cause analysis and corrective actions.

• Stay updated with the latest security trends, threats, and technologies.

• Provide expertise in security investigations and incident management.

Technical Skills:

• Expertise in managing Defender for Endpoint and XDR policies.

• Proficiency with Microsoft Defender platforms (Defender for Identity, Cloud, and Cloud Apps).

• Experience with Microsoft Sentinel for SIEM and Linux Log collectors.

• Strong Kusto Query Language (KQL) skills.

• Strong Linux administration skills.

• Expertise in cloud engineering and automation.

• Strong CI/CD processes and tools skills.

• Proficiency in using Infrastructure as Code.

• Familiarity with Microsoft Purview products (Compliance Manager, DLP, Information Protection).

• Knowledge of security tools and technologies (firewalls, IDS/IPS, encryption solutions).

Nice to Have Skills:

• Experience with automation tools like Ansible, Puppet, and PowerShell DSC

• Knowledge of containerization and orchestration technologies (Docker, Kubernetes)

• Familiarity with Microsoft 365 services

• Relevant certifications (e.g., Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect) are highly desirable

Soft Skills:

• Excellent problem-solving abilities

• Strong communication skills

• Team-oriented mindset

Senior Responsibilities:

• Mentor and support team members

• Contribute to cross-team initiatives, peer reviews, and communities of practice

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, IT, or related field

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in IT infrastructure engineering, focusing on Microsoft security tools and services

Why Join Us?:

• Competitive salary and bonus potential

• Company car allowance

• Employee Energy Allowance at 15% of the government price cap

• Pension scheme and healthcare plan

• 25 days holiday plus public holidays, with the option to buy up to 5 additional days

• Flexible benefits including technology vouchers, an electric car lease scheme, and travel insurance

Join Centrica and help shape the future of our secure cloud infrastructure. Apply now to be part of a dynamic and innovative team!

Why should you apply?

We’re not a perfect place – but we’re a people place. Our priority is supporting all of the different realities our people face. Life is about so much more than work. We get it. That’s why we’ve designed our total rewards to give you the flexibility to choose what you need, when you need it, making sure that you and your family are supported not only financially, but physically and emotionally too. Visit the link below to discover why we’re a great place to work and what being part of more means for you.

https://www.morethanacareer.energy/centrica

If you're full of energy, fired up about sustainability, and ready to craft not only a better tomorrow, but a better you, then come and find your purpose in a team where your voice matters, your growth is non-negotiable, and your ambitions are our priority.

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