Cyber Security Infrastructure Engineer

Cybersecurity Infrastructure Engineer

Location: Milton Keynes or Birmingham (Hybrid Working)

Role: Permanent

Salary: Competitive based on experience

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join one of the UK's leading electrical and digital infrastructure distribution groups, supporting their internal IT operations as a Cybersecurity Infrastructure Engineer. Working as part of a wider IT team, you will be responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining secure IT infrastructure across both on-premises and cloud environments, with a focus on resilience against cyber threats.

This is a hybrid role, with the primary office location being either Milton Keynes or Birmingham. You will be expected to attend the office on a weekly basis.

Key Responsibilities

Provide security-by-design input into the design, build, and maintenance of the company's on-premise and cloud infrastructure.
Implement and maintain security measures to protect systems against cyber threats.
Assist in planning and deploying group-wide security initiatives.
Respond to and coordinate actions for security incidents raised by local IT, the Group Cyber Security Team, and the Security Operations Centre (SOC).
Identify and mitigate vulnerabilities, including those related to physical security.
Maintain and enhance the security posture of servers for both existing and new applications, on-premise and in Azure cloud environments.
Monitor and manage vulnerability scanning tools, address findings, and coordinate remediation efforts with infrastructure and development teams.
Support the development, testing, and annual validation of disaster recovery and backup plans.
Create and maintain up-to-date security documentation.
Act swiftly and collaboratively in the event of a cyber incident, ensuring optimal recovery.
Stay current with emerging threats and technological advancements in cybersecurity.
Prepare for and manage annual penetration testing in collaboration with external vendors.
Adhere to all Health & Safety policies and procedures.
Actively participate in the Security Steering Group and other relevant group-level meetings.
Maintain and report on security-related items within the risk register.

To Be Considered for This Role, You Will Need:

Cybersecurity Experience: Demonstrated experience in implementing and managing security controls across hybrid environments. Familiarity with endpoint protection, threat detection, and vulnerability management tools.
Incident Response & Problem Solving: Ability to respond swiftly and effectively to security incidents. Skilled in structured analysis and incident remediation to ensure rapid recovery.
Threat Awareness & Risk Mitigation: Proficient in identifying vulnerabilities, assessing risks, and applying up-to-date security practices. Ability to defend against evolving cyber threats.
Infrastructure Awareness: Solid understanding of core infrastructure components including servers, networks, and storage systems.
Experience in supporting and securing both on-premise and cloud-based environments.

Skills & Tools, Familiarity with the following tools is advantageous:

Palo Alto, Microsoft Defender for Endpoint Tenable, Microsoft Sentinel, Zscaler, Tanium, Illumio
Strong understanding of cybersecurity principles, including threat detection, firewalls, intrusion prevention systems, and encryption.
Working knowledge of network protocols with the ability to interpret and troubleshoot connectivity and security issues across diverse environments.
Awareness of data storage concepts (e.g., SAN, NAS) and secure data handling practices.
Strong systematic thinking and problem-solving skills to assess risks, identify threats, and detect patterns or anomalies.
Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and stakeholders at both local and group levels.
Clear and confident verbal communication skills, including the ability to explain technical information to non-technical audiences.
Proficient in written communication, including technical documentation, reports, and presentations.
Strong time management and organisational skills to balance multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
Capable of managing competing demands and shifting priorities in line with business objectives.
High attention to detail and a strong commitment to accuracy and quality.
Resilient and composed under pressure, especially in high-demand or incident response scenarios.

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