IT Infrastructure Engineer

New Resource Group
Bridgwater, Somerset, United Kingdom
Last week
£39,000 – £50,000 pa

Salary

£39,000 – £50,000 pa

Job Type
Permanent
Work Pattern
Full-time
Work Location
On-site
Seniority
Mid
Education
Degree
Posted
20 May 2026 (Last week)

IT Infrastructure Engineer – Cloud Security & Compliance

* IT Infrastructure Engineer role within a global cloud services environment based in Bridgwater

* Responsible for securing and maintaining cloud infrastructure with a focus on security posture, compliance, and operational excellence

* Monitor cloud environments to ensure consistent security standards, configuration integrity, and policy compliance

* Support the implementation and ongoing development of Data Loss Prevention (DLP) and information protection controls

* Ensure cloud services align with Zero Trust principles, internal governance frameworks, and regulatory requirements

* Manage and configure identity and access controls within cloud platforms (e.g. Azure-based environments)

* Work with cloud security tools such as security posture management, policy enforcement, and identity governance systems

* Detect, analyse, and remediate configuration drift and security misconfigurations across cloud environments

* Monitor security alerts, compliance dashboards, and risk indicators, taking corrective action where required

* Contribute to continuous improvement of cloud security processes, standards, and automation capabilities

* Collaborate closely with IT, security, and wider business teams to ensure alignment of security controls and practices

* Support incident investigation, risk assessments, and security reviews in collaboration with stakeholders

* Develop and maintain clear and accurate technical documentation, policies, and procedures

* Use scripting or automation tools where appropriate (e.g. PowerShell, Python, or low-code automation tools)

* Contribute to operational frameworks and governance practices (e.g. ITIL, ISO-aligned controls, or similar)

* Support threat modelling, cloud architecture reviews, and security design input where required

* Engage with external partners and vendors to support secure service delivery and issue resolution

* Promote best practice in cloud security, compliance, and information protection across the organisation

Candidate Requirements

* Proven experience (4+ years) in infrastructure or cloud engineering roles with a strong security focus

* Hands-on experience securing and operating cloud environments (Azure strongly preferred)

* Strong knowledge of identity and access management, including Entra ID or equivalent

* Experience with cloud security tooling such as policy enforcement, security monitoring, and compliance dashboards

* Understanding of CSPM, DLP, CASB, Zero Trust, and identity governance concepts

* Ability to interpret security metrics, alerts, and compliance reporting tools

* Experience identifying and resolving configuration drift in cloud environments

* Strong analytical and documentation skills with attention to governance detail

* Confident communicator with the ability to work across technical and non-technical teams

* Experience with scripting/automation (PowerShell, Python, or similar) desirable

* Familiarity with security frameworks such as ISO 27001, NIST CSF, or ITIL advantageous

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