Infrastructure & Security Specialist - Hybrid working - Guildford location - Up to £80k + Bonus + Excellent package

We are now recruiting for an Infrastructure & Security Specialist , on a Permanent basis. This will be working for a prestigious and global financial services client. This will be based in Guildford, 1 or 2 days a week on site. Up to £80k basic + excellent benefits package including bonus & excellent pension offering.

• The role: Infrastructure & Network Security Specialist
• Location: Guildford location 1 or 2 days a week on site
• The client: Global, prestigious Insurance firm
• Salary : £80k base + Annual performance related Bonus, Very generous pension, loads of other benefits to choose from.

The job:

You will be responsible for governing , planning and delivering the safeguarding of the client’s infrastructure by enforcing robust security policies, managing technical controls and ensuring compliance with internal and external standards.

We are looking for the following:

• One or more of CISA, CISSP or CRISC
• Good working knowledge of NIST and COBIT frameworks
• Deep understanding of data centre/network and workplace architectures and operations both within the insurance industry and market generally
• Good understanding of security design, including cryptography, within infrastructure, application and workplace environments.
• Proven experience in IT including hands-on with security tooling, risk analysis, or governance roles within complex enterprise environments.
• Strong understanding of communication protocols (e.g., TCP/IP, SMTP), network architecture and security technologies.
• Hands-on experience with proxy servers, email gateways, firewalls, and routing devices.
• Familiarity with industry standards and frameworks such as ISO 27001, NIST, CIS Controls, and ITIL.
• Experience with automation tools and scripting languages (e.g., PowerShell, Python) for configuration and compliance checks.
• Knowledge of patch and vulnerability management tools and practices.
• Understanding of identity and access management (IAM) principles and technologies.

If you are ready for the next challenge and you have the above skills and experience and are able to work Guildford once or twice a week depending, please apply now to be considered.

Thank you!