Infrastructure and Security Engineer
Birmingham/Hybrid
Up to GBP55,000 per annum plus bonus
A growing organisation has partnered with VIQU to hire an infrastructure engineer with a security focus to join a small IT team of three.
This role will be the most hands-on technical person in the team, looking after the infrastructure and security estate. Around 80% of the work is focused on improvement and project delivery, and about 20% is reactive support.
Responsibilities of the Infrastructure and Security Engineer
- Managing and improving their cloud infrastructure alongside the Microsoft 365 technology stack.
- Patching, monitoring, backup and recovery (including testing restores/backups).
- Provide third level IT support when required.
- Implementing identity and access, including privileged access.
- Coordinating vulnerability scanning and organising penetration tests when needed.
- Supporting ISO 27001 controls, risk management and audit readiness.
- Managing third-party suppliers (eg AWS cloud partners).
- Deputising for the Head of IT when required.
Experience required for the Infrastructure Engineer
- Experience in a senior a senior infrastructure focused role, with responsibility for improving the IT and security estate.
- Real experience across cloud and on premise infrastructure.
- Understanding of security, risk and governance, and comfortable working within change control.
- Relevant technical qualifications or equivalent practical experience (eg Microsoft, Azure, AWS, CompTIA, Cisco or cybersecurity certifications).
- Ability to take ownership of projects without needing a lot of direction.
- Strong communication skills to non technical stakeholders.
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Infrastructure and Security Engineer in Birmingham employer: VIQU Ltd
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