IT Infrastructure and Security Engineer

Des Scanlan IT Recruitment
Kendal, England
11 months ago
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IT Infrastructure & Security Specialist - £40k plus benefits Hybrid working - Kendal

  • Are you an IT Engineer who understands how to plan, develop and install great IT Infrastructure?
  • Can you work in a structured way both on your own and as part of a larger team?
  • Do you like getting involved with all areas of technical infrastructure as well as desktop computing?
  • Can you deliver change requests in a safe and controlled manner so that systems operate as planned in a BAU environment?
  • Are you naturally inquisitive and thrive in expanding your own technical knowledge?

If the above describes you and you meet with the technical requirements (see below) for this role, it will be an opportunity to join a forward thinking and creative company who are undertaking a modernisation of their systems.

What will you be doing?

Reporting to the IT Infrastructure & Security Manager, you will be part of a team of four who identify, plan, and deliver all aspects of IT Infrastructure and Security across a group of companies. You will work with colleagues to follow strong projects delivery and change processes to ensure a robust and safe IT Infrastructure meets business need...

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