IT Security Engineer

IT Infrastructure and Security Engineer

Role: Full-time

Location: Newcastle-Upon-Tyne

Salary: Competitive + bonus + benefits

The Role:

Intaso's key client are looking for a dedicated and proactive IT Infrastructure and Security Engineer to ensure secure and compliant IT systems across their organisation. This role is integral to the IT team, providing technical support to evaluate, improve, and implement IT processes and systems for increased efficiency and effectiveness. The position involves collaboration with server and network teams across the organization.

Key responsibilities include conducting periodic security testing, maintaining infrastructure security standards, and applying critical systems and software updates with the latest security patches. You will also contribute to projects aimed at ensuring compliance with information security controls, educating staff on security standards and best practices, and assisting IT team members in addressing security requirements.

This is a site-based role, reporting to the Senior IT Operations Director.

The Person:

• Significant experience in IT security engineering with hands-on expertise across various solutions, including Cisco, Fortinet, Microsoft technologies, Linux, VMware, HP Hyperconvergence, and Veeam.
• Strong background in server or network engineering.
• Experience supporting network and application architectures involving diverse technology stacks, platforms, and protocols.
• Knowledge of NIS2, ISO27001, and Information Security Management Systems.
• Proven experience implementing Zero Trust methodologies.
• Familiarity with hybrid cloud/on-premise architectures and engineering solutions to meet organizational needs.
• Understanding of security requirements aligned with national governance standards (e.g., Data Protection Act).
• Practical experience with security products and platforms.
• Expertise in identifying and selecting security solutions.
• Strong attention to detail with excellent organizational and efficiency skills.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively.
• Experience working in regulated environments.