Infrastructure & Cloud Security Engineer
Ageas UK – Chandler’s Ford, England, United Kingdom
Job type: Permanent, Part Time, Full Time, Job Share option available
Location: Eastleigh – hybrid
Closing date for applications: Sunday 30th November
Infrastructure & Cloud Security Engineer: An exciting opportunity to join our Information Security team at Ageas, reporting directly to the Counter Threat Unit Manager.
As an Infrastructure & Cloud Security Engineer, you will safeguard our technology landscape by leveraging your strong background in infrastructure engineering, cloud technologies, and IT security operations. You will manage solutions and tooling across hybrid environments, with a particular focus on Azure cloud platforms, ensuring robust security practices are embedded throughout.
Main Responsibilities
* Support the day-to-day operations of the Counter Threat Unit, ensuring security controls are effectively implemented across infrastructure and cloud environments.
* Configure, maintain, and optimise security tools and solutions (e.g., SIEM, EDR) to protect enterprise systems.
* Monitor systems and networks for anomalies, gather and analyse threat intelligence, and contribute to situational awareness.
* Investigate and resolve security incidents in line with organisational procedures and business continuity plans.
* Identify vulnerabilities and support timely remediation across infrastructure and cloud platforms.
* Produce security metrics, documentation, and share best practices to promote security awareness across the organisation.
Skills and Experience
* Minimum 4 years’ experience within IT Infrastructure Engineering or similar roles.
* Strong knowledge of cloud environments, particularly Azure, and experience managing solutions and tooling within these platforms.
* Proven background in infrastructure engineering and/or IT security operations, including incident response and vulnerability management.
* Understanding of network security principles and technologies (firewalls, VPNs, endpoint protection).
* Ability to explain complex technical concepts clearly to stakeholders at all levels.
* Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, with excellent questioning and listening abilities.
* Familiarity with compliance requirements and data protection processes.
Benefits
* Flexible Working – smart working within the UK, flexible days, part‑time/job‑share options, 35 days holiday (including bank holidays).
* Health and Well‑being – dental insurance, health cash plan, health screening, will writing, critical illness cover, mental health first aiders, mindfulness sessions.
* Financial – annual bonus schemes, salary reviews, competitive pension, employee savings, employee loans.
* Living and Working – car salary exchange, cycle scheme, vehicle breakdown cover, return‑to‑work programme post‑maternity leave.
* Family Support – maternity, paternity and adoption entitlements with full pay.
* Partner Support – life assurance and critical illness cover.
* Tech Perks – discounts on wearables, tablets, laptops and other gadgets.
Ageas is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion. We encourage anyone to apply and are a signatory of the Race at Work Charter and Women in Finance Charter. We are a Disability Confident Leader and offer fair access to support and adjustments throughout the recruitment process. If you have any questions, please contact our Recruitment Team.
We maintain a zero‑tolerance approach towards any form of harassment during the recruitment process, ensuring everyone is treated with respect and professionalism.
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