We are currently supporting a client in the search for an experienced Infrastructure Engineer to join their security and connectivity engineering team. This role offers the opportunity to work on enterprise-scale secure web access and SASE transformation initiatives within a highly regulated environment.
Job title: Infrastructure Engineer
Location: Edinburgh, Leeds, Halifax, Manchester or Bristol (please specify preferred client location when applying)
Hybrid Working: 2 days per week onsite at client location
Rate: Up to £450 per day (Inside IR35)
The successful candidate will play a key role in the engineering, automation and lifecycle management of technologies that enable secure colleague and machine web access, with a strong focus on modern engineering practices, DevOps delivery and infrastructure automation.
Key Responsibilities:
Deliver hands-on DevOps engineering using Infrastructure as Code, Policy as Code, CI/CD pipelines, API-driven automation and automated testing
Build, enhance and maintain secure web access infrastructure including proxy services, protected enterprise browsers and web/API traffic controls
Support the evolution of infrastructure and security patterns for internet connectivity, browser policy management and B2B integrations
Collaborate with product and platform teams on technical design, architecture and roadmap planning
Conduct root cause analysis and support incident remediation alongside security and platform engineering teams
Implement configuration-as-code and policy-as-code approaches to reduce reliance on manual administration processes
Support monitoring, stability and continuous improvement of SASE platforms and secure browsing technologies
Participate in incident, change and problem management activities
Ensure infrastructure services meet resilience, compliance, documentation and audit standards
Work collaboratively with internal stakeholders and external vendors to maintain high service standards
Implement and maintain enterprise web traffic security and access policies aligned to risk frameworks
Integrate infrastructure and controls with SIEM and analytics platforms to support threat detection and response
Balance strong security controls with user experience and usability considerations
Participate in security reviews, risk assessments and policy updatesRequired Experience:
Strong hands-on modern engineering experience with CI/CD tooling such as GitHub, Terraform, Python and Infrastructure/Policy/Configuration as Code
Experience working with SASE platforms including Zscaler, Palo Alto, Blue Coat or McAfee Web Gateway/SkyHigh
Knowledge of secure enterprise browser technologies such as Chrome Enterprise, Island, Talon or Edge for Business
Strong understanding of security controls, DLP, browser isolation and SASE architecture patterns
Experience supporting incident resolution, operational support and change management processes
Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills across technical and product teamsDesirable Experience:
Experience working within regulated environments such as financial services
Relevant security certifications including CISSP, CCSP or equivalentThis is an excellent opportunity for an Infrastructure Engineer with strong automation and security engineering expertise to join a forward-thinking transformation programme delivering modern secure access solutions at scale.
To apply, please submit your CV along with your preferred client location and current availability.
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PLEASE NOTE: We can only consider applications from candidates who have the right to work in the UK