IT Infrastructure and Security Engineer
York, North Yorkshire YO1
A GBP 40,000 : A GBP 50,000 per annum
Permanent / FullAEUR'time
Hybrid working option : 1 day working from home per week
Are you an Infrastructure and Security Engineer who loves taking ownership, solving complex problems, and keeping environments secure, stable and highAEUR'performing? This role offers the perfect blend of handsAEUR'on technical work, project delivery, and the opportunity to shape a modern cloudAEUR'first environment across the UK and US.
Hawk 3 Talent Solutions are looking for someone who thrives in fastAEUR'moving environments, brings deep technical expertise, and takes real pride in delivering highAEUR'quality outcomes to work at a growing forward:thinking business based in York, North Yorkshire.
About the Role
As an Infrastructure and Security Engineer, youll play a key part in ensuring the stability, security and performance of a hybrid Azure and onAEUR'prem environment. Youll support both BAU activity and major cloud, security and optimisation projects : acting as a trusted escalation point for complex issues.
Your work will ensure colleagues stay productive, systems remain protected, and the business continues to operate smoothly every day.
What Youll Be Responsible For
Cloud Infrastructure Stability and Security
* Maintaining secure, resilient and optimised Azure and onAEUR'prem infrastructure
* Designing and implementing bestAEUR'practice Azure configurations
* Strengthening security posture across identity, access, and cloud platforms
Technical Escalation and Support
* Acting as the senior technical escalation point for complex issues
* Supporting the service desk as needed to maintain operational continuity
Endpoint, Device and Identity Management
* Managing Intune, GPO and endpoint configurations
* Maintaining access controls and identity security across the business
Monitoring, Incident Response and Automation
* Using Azure Monitor, Log Analytics and Defender tooling for proactive monitoring
* Supporting incident response, patching, runbooks and operational automation
* Using PowerShell or CLI/Bash to automate processes
Telephony and Connectivity
* Supporting Cisco or 8x8 telephony systems to maintain reliable communication
Compliance and Supplier Management
* Working with vendors to resolve issues and support continuous improvement
* Ensuring alignment to GDPR, ISO 27001 and wider security frameworks
What Youll Bring
To thrive in this role, you will naturally be someone who:
* Takes ownership and works at pace to keep systems stable and secure
* Communicates clearly and stays calm under pressure
* Collaborates effectively with both technical and nonAEUR'technical teams
* Has a continuousAEUR'improvement mindset and enjoys optimising processes
* Is adaptable, positive, detailAEUR'focused and eager to learn
* Can juggle BAU and project work without losing momentum
Skills and Experience Were Looking For
* Strong experience across Microsoft Azure and Microsoft 365 security
* Solid background in hybrid cloud and onAEUR'prem infrastructure
* Experience with incident response, vulnerability management and continuity
* HandsAEUR'on with Intune, GPO, identity management and endpoint controls
* Competent in PowerShell, automation, scripting and configuration management
* Exposure to Defender for Cloud, Zero Trust, or a desire to develop these skills
* Relevant Microsoft certifications (e.g., Azure Admin, Architect, Security Engineer) are beneficial but not essential
Benefits
* Up to 25 off Colleague Discount
* 33 days Holiday (incl BH) Plus the Option to Buy 3 Extra Days
* Commuter Club discount
* Health Cash Back Plan
* Eurostar Agent Rates
* 5 matched Pension Plan and Salary Exchange
Interested?
If youre a proactive, collaborative engineer who thrives in a modern cloudAEUR'first environment : wed love to hear from you.
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