IT Infrastructure & Security Engineer in Birmingham

We're Bryt Energy, a passionate, future-focused electricity supplier, leading the way towards a net zero, sustainable energy future.

Part of the Statkraft group, we provide organisations with renewable electricity* and flexibility optimisation solutions. Through pioneering products and services, we empower businesses to create value from their electricity usage by optimising their consumption and challenging the way they interact with the electricity system.

Since our inception, we have always believed that acting sustainably is quite simply the right thing to do. We feel that businesses have a responsibility to ensure that they have a positive impact on the world they're operating in - that's why our purpose is 'to lead Britain towards a net zero, sustainable energy future; having a positive impact on businesses, communities and the planet'.

Without our incredible team, we wouldn't be able to deliver our purpose. That's why we're proud to make Bryt Energy a positive, diverse and inclusive place to work - whether that is at home or in the office. From rewarding careers to a friendly and supportive culture, we put our employee wellbeing at the heart of what we do.

Birmingham-based, we offer a range of employee benefits, and a vibrant city centre location with a modern office that aligns with our commitment to both sustainability and employee wellbeing.

*Please visit http://www.brytenergy.co.uk/100-renewable-electricity/ for more information on our products and services.

Bryt Energy is seeking to recruit an IT Infrastructure & Security Engineer to expand the capabilities and capacity of the internal IT team.

What you'll be doing

• Reporting to the Head of IT Services & Security, you will be responsible for the administration, maintenance and continual improvement of the organisation's infrastructure, systems and security services.
• You will act as a key technical resource within the IT team, providing expertise across cloud technologies, infrastructure platforms, security controls and business-critical systems.
• You will play an instrumental role in delivering technical change and service improvements aligned to business objectives, working independently or as part of wider project teams, including the management and coordination of third-party suppliers and partners.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, will be critical to your success.
• A solid understanding of information security, risk management and operational best practices will underpin your approach to managing and improving the technology estate.
• The role will contribute to maintaining the organisation's security posture, operational resilience and compliance objectives, including support for governance and assurance activities where required.
• You may also be required to deputise for the Head of IT Services & Security in specific operational, technical or security-related functions when appropriate.

You'll be responsible for:

• Administering and supporting infrastructure and security platforms, including troubleshooting, system monitoring and planned upgrades.
• Coordinating vulnerability assessments, security testing and the remediation of identified risks.
• Implementing, administering and maintaining on-premises and cloud-based platforms and services.
• Managing backup and recovery solutions, including restoration testing and recovery validation.
• Monitoring and maintaining the health, performance, availability and resilience of IT infrastructure and services.
• Assisting in the resolution of service disruptions, supporting restoration activities, stakeholder communications and post-incident reviews.
• Supporting ISO 27001 control ownership, risk management activities and audit readiness.
• Delivering technology projects, service improvements and technical changes in accordance with governance and change management processes.
• Managing patch deployment, system maintenance and technical remediation activities to maintain security and operational stability.
• Managing identity and access controls, including user provisioning, privileged access management and periodic access reviews.
• Producing and maintaining technical documentation, operational procedures and knowledge base articles.
• Promoting and implementing security best practices across technology platforms and services.
• Acting as a technical liaison for third-party suppliers, partners and support providers.
• Contributing to the continual improvement of IT service operations to enhance service quality, resilience and user experience.
• Supporting capacity planning, lifecycle management and the ongoing evolution of infrastructure and security services.

What you'll bring

• A professional and collaborative approach to representing IT across the business.
• The ability to communicate technical information clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• A willingness to share knowledge and support the development of colleagues.
• A proactive attitude towards technology, continuous improvement and service excellence.
• The ability to work independently, prioritise effectively and take ownership of outcomes.
• High levels of professionalism, integrity and discretion when handling sensitive information.
• Flexibility to support business-critical activities outside normal working hours when required.

Education and training:

• 5+ years' experience in a systems administration, infrastructure, security, or equivalent IT role.
• Relevant technical qualifications or equivalent practical experience (e.g. Microsoft, Azure, AWS, CompTIA, Cisco or cybersecurity certifications).
• Commitment to continuous professional development and maintaining current technical knowledge.

Abilities and skills:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to prioritise competing tasks effectively.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with keen attention to detail.
• Experience working within defined processes, procedures and change controls.
• Understanding of information security principles, security controls and industry best practice.
• Knowledge of IT Service Management principles and best practices.
• Able to work independently and manage workloads effectively when required.
• Experience working with third-party suppliers and technical support providers.
• Exposure to scripting and automation technologies would be advantageous.

This vacancy will close on the 18th October 2026.

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