IT Security and Infrastructure Engineer
- Recruiter
- Reed Technology
- Location
- Abingdon
- Salary
- 35000.00 - 43000.00 GBP Annual
- Posted
- 02 Dec 2021
- Closes
- 09 Dec 2021
- Sectors
- Facilities Management
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full Time
IT Security and Infrastructure Engineer sought by an exciting and forward-thinking business. You will work within a small inhouse IT team and be accountable for It Security. The ideal candidate will come from an infrastructure background with the desire to move into a more IT security focused role.
The Role
Job duties typically include planning and implementing security measures to protect IT systems, networks and data. You will be expected to stay up to date on the latest intelligence, including hackers' methodologies, in order to anticipate security breaches and use that knowledge to implement and maintain proactive cyber security systems. Whilst being at the forefront of the company's efforts to protect its data and people you must communicate any new or persistent cyber security threats in a timely manner and lead the coordination of cyber security training.
Accountabilities and Responsibilities
- Creating, testing and implementing network disaster recovery plans
- Performing risk assessments and testing of data processing systems
- Assist in installation of Firewalls, data encryption and other security measures
- Recommending security enhancements and purchases
- Recognise patterns or inconsistencies that could indicate complex cyber attacks
- Preventing data loss and service interruptions by researching new technologies that will effectively protect a network
- Perform Internet penetration, network vulnerability assessments, patching, social engineering test/monitoring and IT security audits
- Maintain firmware and patching levels on all Infrastructure Hardware/Software
Information security management
- Help develop policies and procedures that enhance information security practice in the department and beyond
- Advise staff on best practice in information security and data management
- Work with the company to ensure compliance with the company information security policy
Project Management
- Assist co-ordination of Cyber Security planning and wider communication for the company
- For Cyber Security, manage the project life cycle from brief to proposal to plan through to transition to BAU
Experience sought:
- Knowledge of Windows OS (particularly all flavours of Windows Server), MS Office suites, troubleshooting skills and good knowledge of IT security related toolsets
- Analytical approach to problem resolution, a good team player and able to meet strict deadlines
- Good IT skills around infrastructure and ideally networking
- A genuine desire to move into the IT security world