Lead Infrastructure Engineer at HM Land Registry
Location: Plymouth
Job grade: Other SEO+
Contract type: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time
Salary: £58,419 - £72,223
Closing date: Sun 22 Nov 2026
Reference: 487830
Profession: Digital, Data & Technology
Job Description
HM Land Registry (HMLR) is looking for a Lead Infrastructure Engineer to provide technical leadership across our Security Cluster, helping to protect and strengthen the critical technology services that support one of the UK's largest digital transformation programmes.
Working within the IT Operations Practice in our Transformation and Technology directorate, you will play a key role in shaping and developing security capabilities across our on-premise and cloud-based environments. You will work closely with engineers, architects, service managers and technical leaders to ensure our infrastructure remains secure, resilient and aligned with organisational priorities.
This is an exciting opportunity to influence the future direction of cyber security engineering at HMLR, whilst supporting the development of technical teams and driving innovation across our technology landscape.
Main Duties
- Act as a subject matter expert in cyber security, providing technical leadership and accountability for the design, implementation and management of security controls.
- Support the management and operation of security controls across HMLR's technology estate, including both on-premise and cloud-hosted services.
- Lead the development and enhancement of cyber security controls, assessment methodologies and incident management capabilities.
- Provide technical leadership across business-as-usual operations and change programmes, supporting informed decision-making and delivery of secure solutions.
- Work collaboratively with Lead Infrastructure Engineers, Technical Leads and other specialist teams to ensure the availability, integrity and performance of infrastructure services.
- Ensure technical solutions align with existing infrastructure standards, strategic objectives and long-term technology roadmaps.
- Work with suppliers, partners and internal stakeholders to develop, test and implement secure technology solutions that meet business needs.
- Lead and support the technical development of engineers and specialists, helping to build capability across the IT Operations Practice.
- Provide technical supervision and task management for engineering resources, setting clear objectives and supporting successful delivery.
- Build and maintain effective working relationships across teams and disciplines to meet operational requirements and service level commitments.
- Act as a positive role model, promoting inclusive behaviours, collaboration and high professional standards.
- Identify, assess and mitigate security risks through the implementation of appropriate technical controls.
- Champion modern engineering practices, industry standards and continual service improvement.
- Develop and execute test plans to provide assurance for infrastructure changes and technology implementations.
- Support a culture where everyone feels valued, respected and able to contribute, addressing conflict and non-inclusive behaviours appropriately.
- Contribute to the ongoing development of the IT Operations Practice and wider technology community.
Person Specification
To be successful in this role, you will be required to demonstrate the following criteria throughout the recruitment process.
Essential Technical Skills And Qualifications
- Holds a qualification in Information Technology or a related area (Degree level or equivalent) or significant experience in an IT field
Evidenced Skills In
- Advanced skills in the management of at least three of a range of security technologies such as: PAM, ADFS, Firewalls, CAP, Entra, SIEM, EDR-XDR, CTEM, DAST, WAF/DDoS, Entra ID, IPS/IDS, PKI, SASE, Security Assurance frameworks, incident response, cryptographic systems.
- Advanced skills in the assessment of security controls and posture and prioritisation of control changes.
- Advanced Skills in designing and managing systems controls and security systems engineering.
Desirable Technical Skills And Qualifications
- ITIL Foundation Certificate
Essential Experience
- Planning and leading significant infrastructure change.
- Technical leadership in an enterprise environment including operation of service.
- Visualise, articulate and solve complex problems and make disciplined decisions based on available information.
- Strong communication skills, building good relationships, and explaining technical issues to non-technical stakeholders
Behaviours
- Leadership
- Communicating and Influencing
- Managing a Quality Service
For Further Information Please See The Attached Job Description.
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