Role: IT Security & Infrastructure Analyst
Contract Length: 3 months initially (potential for extension depending on acquisition activity)
Start Date: ASAP
Working Pattern: Hybrid - 4 days on-site
Location: Saltash
Role Overview:
We are currently recruiting for a client who is looking for a Security & Infrastructure Analyst for support during a period of change in the IT team. The ideal candidate will have 2nd Line Engineer and Security Analyst experience. It’s a hybrid role covering BAU security monitoring, incident investigation, and M365/Azure-focused infrastructure support. Darktrace experience is helpful but not essential. This role is designed for someone with a strong infrastructure background who also has practical experience in security operations.
Key Responsibilities
Security Operations (BAU / SOC‑style):
- Monitor, triage, and respond to alerts generated by various security systems.
- Investigate security incidents, anomalies, and potential threats.
- Remediate identified security issues and support ongoing improvements to security posture.
- Act as an escalation point for security‑related queries from the broader IT team.
- Work with Darktrace (experience preferred but training is available if required).
Infrastructure and 2nd Line Support
- Provide day‑to‑day support and administration of the organisation’s Microsoft 365 environment.
- Offer assistance with Azure‑related tasks where needed.
- Act as a 2nd Line escalation point for infrastructure and network issues.
- Support secure configuration, patching, and general systems maintenance and hardening.
Other responsibilities
- Assist in developing secure infrastructure and working methods to minimise risk exposure.
- Contribute to Disaster Recovery (DR), Business Continuity (BCP), and Incident Response (IR) planning.
- Support or help maintain the organisation’s change management process and change board activities.
- Contribute to improvements in the Microsoft 365 tenancy and its ongoing refinement.
- Help deliver or maintain staff security education initiatives, including phishing simulation improvements.
- Provide input into process development to strengthen both security and infrastructure operations.
Technical Environment:
- Darktrace (or other similar security tools)
- Microsoft 365 (required)
- Azure (beneficial)
- Security monitoring and alerting platforms
- General infrastructure and network technologies
What you'll get in return
Flexible working options available.