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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