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# IT Security & Infrastructure Engineer

- **Company:** Hays plc
- **Location:** Newcastle-under-Lyme, UK
- **Salary:** £42,000.0 - £45,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Microsoft Windows, Active Directory, Microsoft Azure, Backup Devices, Cyber Security, Disaster Recovery, Identity and Access Management, Network Security, Windows Servers, Software Vulnerability Management, Firewalls (Computer Science), Information Technology, Data Management, Vmware
- **Published:** November 5, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.jobs.service.gov.uk/jobs/6ae9fd0d63264a01986d99cd/apply

## About the Role

To succeed in this role, you'll need a strong technical background in IT infrastructure and cyber-security, with significant hands-on experience working within complex IT environments. You'll have practical knowledge of security monitoring, vulnerability management, incident response and implementing effective security controls, alongside strong experience across Microsoft 365, Windows Server, Active Directory, VMware, networking, backup and business continuity technologies. You'll be a confident troubleshooter with the ability to investigate complex technical and security issues, communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical colleagues, and take a proactive approach to improving security and resilience. A relevant cyber-security qualification or recognised security training would be beneficial, alongside a commitment to keeping your technical knowledge up to date.

## Description

Reporting to the Head of IT, as IT Security & Infrastructure Engineer, you will take a leading role in developing, implementing and maintaining the organisation's cyber-security arrangements, helping to protect its systems, networks, digital services and information. You'll be responsible for monitoring and responding to security threats and vulnerabilities, strengthening security controls and supporting areas including identity and access management, endpoint protection, network security, patching, backups and disaster recovery. Alongside security, you'll provide senior-level technical expertise across a varied infrastructure environment, including Microsoft 365, Azure, Windows Server, Active Directory, VMware, networking, firewalls and enterprise storage. This is a broad, hands-on role where you'll combine cyber-security expertise with infrastructure engineering, working with colleagues and external partners to ensure the organisation's technology environment remains secure, resilient
and reliable. You'll also provide technical guidance to the wider IT team and contribute to the ongoing development and improvement of IT services. Please note this role is on site 5 days a week, based in the Stoke-on-Trent area.