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Infrastructure & Security Engineer

South Croydon Permanent £65,000 - £85,000 per year View Job Description
Thie role will lead the design, implementation, and optimisation of cloud and cybersecurity architectures, ensuring robust, scalable, and resilient IT services. The role demands an expert-level understanding of modern IT infrastructures, security frameworks, and cloud computing to drive innovation and maintain operational excellence.
  • Must have exposure Azure defender, sentinel and security best practices
  • Hybrid working operating model

About Our Client

This client is a supply chain specialist

Job Description

As a senior technical authority, this role will be responsible for leading key projects, mentoring junior engineers, and ensuring alignment of IT solutions with business goals, security mandates, and compliance requirements.

Technical Overview:

Cloud Infrastructure & Security:

    • Microsoft Azure (IaaS, PaaS, Entra ID, Conditional Access, Intune, ASR, AVD, Defender, Sentinel, Log Analytics)
    • O365 Security & Compliance (M365 Defender, DLP, Purview, Compliance Manager)
    • Hybrid and multi-cloud security architecture
    • Automation and Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, ARM, PowerShell, Azure CLI)

Security & Risk Management:

    • SIEM and SOAR implementation
    • Zero Trust architecture and Identity Protection
    • Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR/XDR solutions)
    • Network segmentation, firewall rules, and micro-segmentation strategies
    • Incident response, penetration testing, and vulnerability management frameworks
    • Compliance frameworks (ISO 27001, NIST, GDPR, Cyber Essentials Plus)

Enterprise Networking & Infrastructure:

    • Windows Server 2022, 2019, Active Directory, GPO, PKI
    • Hyper-V and VMware virtualisation technologies
    • Advanced networking (Cisco/Dell switches, SonicWall/ Palo Alto Firewalls, VPNs, SD-WAN, NAC)
    • Storage solutions (SAN/NAS, Dell EMC, Azure Files/Blobs)
    • Secure file transfer and automation (SFTP, Azure Data Factory, MFT solutions)

The Successful Applicant

Core Responsibilities:

Cloud & Cybersecurity Architecture:

  • Design, deploy, and manage secure cloud and hybrid infrastructures aligned with business growth.
  • Enhance security controls and implement Zero Trust architecture across all systems.
  • Automate security and compliance processes using scripting and Infrastructure as Code.



Strategic Stakeholder Engagement:

  • Partner with business leaders to understand evolving IT needs and translate them into scalable solutions.
  • Present strategic IT solutions and risk assessments to senior leadership and board members.
  • Work closely with security, compliance, and legal teams to align IT strategies with regulatory requirements.



Risk & Compliance Management:

  • Lead security risk assessments, vulnerability management, and remediation plans.
  • Ensure compliance with GDPR, ISO 27001, NIST, and Cyber Essentials Plus standards.
  • Develop security monitoring and incident response playbooks to strengthen cyber resilience.



Disaster Recovery & Business Continuity Planning:

  • Architect, test, and maintain DR and BCP strategies for all critical IT systems.
  • Implement resilient cloud-based backup and replication strategies



Research & Innovation:

  • Stay ahead of emerging cybersecurity threats and cloud trends to future-proof IT infrastructure.
  • Lead proof-of-concept initiatives for cutting-edge security and automation tools.
  • Drive digital transformation by evaluating and implementing AI/ML-driven security solutions



Mentorship & Technical Leadership:

  • Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior engineers within the IT team.
  • Establish best practices for secure software development, IT automation, and cloud engineering.

What's on Offer

This role is offering a generous pacakage plus benefit - please enquire within to find out more.

Contact
Henry Hayes
Quote job ref
JN-032025-6687307
Phone number
+44 207 269 2341

Job summary

Job function
Technology
Subsector
Security
Sector
Media & Agency
Location
South Croydon
Contract type
Permanent
Consultant name
Henry Hayes
Consultant phone
+44 207 269 2341
Job reference
JN-032025-6687307