Infrastructure and Security Analyst

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.

What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. #4785124 - Aaron

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.