IT Systems, Cyber & Infrastructure Lead

IT Systems, Cyber & Infrastructure Lead Weston-Super-Mare / Office-Based | £45000 - £65000 | Permanent Keywords: IT Infrastructure Lead, IT Engineer, Azure Engineer, Microsoft 365, Fortinet, Cyber Security, Network Engineer, Systems Engineer. My client is a fast-growing UK engineering and R&D organisation delivering advanced software, electronics, and applied research solutions across complex technical domains. We are now seeking a highly capable IT Systems, Cyber & Infrastructure Lead to take full technical ownership of the IT estate, strengthen internal capability, and ensure the organisation’s systems are secure, structured, and reliable. This is a hands-on technical leadership role, responsible for both day-to-day infrastructure operation and long-term architectural control across corporate and project environments. Key Responsibilities IT Estate Ownership & Control

• Take full ownership of IT systems across the organisation
• Maintain visibility of infrastructure, systems, and integrations
• Define and enforce consistent technical and operational standards

Cyber Security & Systems Control

• Embed cyber security into configuration, identity, and access management
• Implement practical controls aligned to Cyber Essentials Plus, IASME, ISO27001-aligned practices, and UK CSM
• Manage privileged access, device security, and system configuration standards
• Ensure secure, controlled access across all environments

Infrastructure & Networking

• Own Fortinet-based infrastructure (firewalls, switching, VPN, failover)
• Ensure secure network segmentation and resilience
• Maintain clear documentation of architecture and dependencies

Azure & Microsoft 365

• Own Azure platform structure, governance, and access control
• Manage Microsoft 365 E5 environment including identity, endpoints, and Conditional Access
• Ensure consistent policy enforcement across users and devices

Systems & Development Environments

• Support Windows and Linux-based environments
• Oversee integration of specialist systems (including AI/ML and HPC environments)
• Ensure controlled access for internal users and contractors

Leadership

• Line manage an IT Technician / Apprentice
• Develop internal capability through documentation and structured processes
• Act as technical escalation point for IT and infrastructure

What Success Looks Like (6–12 Months)

• Fully visible and structured IT estate with clear ownership
• Stable, secure, and well-documented infrastructure
• Strong separation between corporate and project environments
• Reduced reliance on external IT support
• Improved internal capability and governance maturity
• Alignment with recognised security frameworks

Experience Required

• Senior IT Engineer / Infrastructure Lead experience in SME or technical organisation
• Strong hands-on Microsoft 365 (identity, endpoints, access control)
• Experience with networking and infrastructure (Fortinet desirable)
• Azure cloud experience (highly desirable)
• Understanding of cyber security principles applied in practice
• Exposure to Linux or engineering/development environments advantageous
• Proven relevant industry experience
• Cyber security certification preferred
• Must be eligible for SC Clearance

Why Apply?

• Full ownership of a complex and evolving IT environment
• High-impact role supporting engineering and R&D delivery
• Broad technical scope across cloud, infrastructure, and cyber security
• Opportunity to shape internal IT capability and long-term strategy
• Strong autonomy and direct influence over system design and control

If you’re looking for new challenge with career advancement where you can make a real impact in a growing technology company this could be for you. Electus Recruitment Solutions provides specialist engineering and technical recruitment solutions to a number of high technology industries. We thank you for your interest in this vacancy. If you don't hear from us within 7 working days please presume your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. You are of course free to resubmit your CV/details in the future and we shall assess your suitability at that time. Due to the nature of work undertaken at our client's site, incumbents of these positions are required to meet special nationality rules and therefore these vacancies are only open to sole British Citizens. Applicants who meet this criteria may also be required to undergo security clearance vetting to SC level. This is a permanent position.