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# Senior Infrastructure Engineer

- **Company:** Inspire People
- **Location:** Plymouth, UK
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** £48,400.0 - £59,300.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Microsoft Windows, Amazon Web Services, Data Analysis, Software System Penetration Testing, Microsoft Azure, Bash Shell, Burp Suite, Cyber Security, Linux, Perl (Programming Language), Emulators, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Intrusion Detection Systems, Python (Programming Language), Mainframes, Nmap, Public Key Infrastructure, Windows PowerShell, Red Team (Cyber Security), Security Information and Event Management, SQL Databases, Wireshark, Scripting, Mitre Att&ck, Metasploit, Nessus, Ddos, Dynamic Application Security Testing
- **Published:** July 21, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.reed.co.uk/jobs/senior-infrastructure-engineer/57143230

## About the Role

* Degree-level qualification in IT (or related discipline), or equivalent experience.
 * Experience in cyber security testing, penetration testing, attack simulation or adversary emulation.
 * Experience gathering, analysing and interpreting technical security information.
 * Knowledge of security technologies such as SIEM, EDR/XDR, CTEM, DAST, WAF/DDoS, Entra ID, IPS/IDS, PKI or SASE.
 * Experience using security testing techniques, frameworks and methodologies.
 * Scripting capability in Python, PowerShell, Shell, SQL, Perl or similar.
 * Experience mapping attacker behaviour and conducting threat analysis.
 * Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
 * Excellent communication skills, with the ability to explain findings to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
 * The ability to produce clear technical reports and actionable recommendations.

Desirable Skills:

 * CEH, EHE or similar security certifications.
 * Experience with Red Team tooling such as Burp Suite, Metasploit, Wireshark, Nessus, Nmap or Hashcat.
 * Knowledge of MITRE ATT&CK and adversary emulation frameworks.
 * Experience securing Windows, Linux or Mainframe environments.
 * AWS or Azure security experience.

## Description

* Design and execute realistic attack simulations against HMLR systems and services.
 * Perform penetration testing across networks, applications and infrastructure.
 * Conduct adversary emulation exercises using threat intelligence and attacker methodologies.
 * Identify vulnerabilities, attack paths and security weaknesses.
 * Assess the effectiveness of existing security controls and detection capabilities.
 * Produce actionable recommendations that improve cyber resilience.
 * Work closely with Security Operations Centre (SOC) teams and Security Assurance specialists.
 * Plan and coordinate Red Team engagements from reconnaissance through to reporting.
 * Analyse emerging threats and adapt testing approaches accordingly.
 * Help shape the future direction, tooling and operating model of HMLR's Red Team capability., * Occasional travel to HMLR offices, suppliers and Government departments.
 * Occasional out-of-hours working to support security testing and change activity.
 * Participation in an on-call rota may be required.
 * Security Clearance is required for this role.


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