Senior Infrastructure Engineer (Managed Service Provider) - Derbyshire On-site- £50,000-£65,000
Locke & McCloud is in search of a seasoned IT security professional to join our client's team. In this role as the team leader, you'll be tasked with delivering third-tier technical support, overseeing projects, and offering strategic guidance across various client sites and industries.
Main Responsibilities:
* as a pivotal escalation point for our first and second-line support teams.
* and enforce security policies, procedures, and best practices to ensure compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements.
* and implement policies and procedures, including Disaster Recovery plans and CyberEssentials compliance measures.
* identify and address issues and vulnerabilities to pre-emptively mitigate potential risks.
* and maintain Microsoft Windows Server environments (2008 to 2019) both on-premises and in Microsoft Azure.
* the deployment, migration, and upkeep of Microsoft 365 cloud services.
* Hyper-V and VMWare infrastructures, including clustering.
* implement, and manage network security solutions, including firewalls, intrusion detection/prevention systems, VPNs, and secure access controls.
* regular security assessments and penetration testing to identify vulnerabilities and recommend remediation measures.
* network traffic for suspicious activity and respond to security incidents in a timely manner.
* with cross-functional teams to integrate security solutions into existing infrastructure and applications.
* informed about emerging threats and security trends, and proactively implement measures to mitigate risks.
* technical guidance and support to junior members of the team.
To be considered for this role, you should have:
* track record of leading and managing server and network migrations in both on-premises and cloud environments.
* in Azure and Microsoft 365 is essential.
* customer-facing skills, with the ability to engage effectively with internal and external stakeholders.
* team player with self-motivation and proactive nature.
* expertise in writing IT policies, procedures, and project plans.
* to troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues.
* knowledge of Microsoft technologies, including Windows Server, Exchange, Hyper-V, Windows 10/11, Office, and VMWare.
* understanding of network analytics, design, and troubleshooting.
* with firewalls, routing, and VLAN technologies.
* to continuously learn and develop professionally.
This role offers the opportunity to elevate your technical skills and work within a dynamic team environment. If you are driven to excel and possess excellent interpersonal and communication abilities, we encourage you to apply. Please note that this position requires mobility and a valid UK driving license.
If this role is of interest, please apply or reach out to Jacob – 07893921057 /j.collen@lockemccloud.com
Locke & McCloud are the UK’s leading cyber security & information security staffing company – through having a sole focus on the cyber & information security space we have been able to foster solid relationships with some of the UK’s most exciting cyber security consultancies & end users. Our focus on the information security space allows us to be able to help you find the most exciting.