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Intaso

Information Technology Security Engineer

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Newcastle upon tyne, United kingdom

£ 50,000 /year

Full Time

24-03-2025

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Job Specifications

IT Infrastructure and Security Engineer
Role: Full-time - Permanent
Location: Newcastle-Upon-Tyne
Salary: Up to £50,000pa + 10% 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.

About the Company

At Intaso we are firm believers that not every business has the same Cyber/ Information Security talent shortages and demands a bespoke offering. Having extensive expertise of contingent, executive search, in-house, team-build and consultancy experience we are privileged to have the expertise to offer a complete set of innovative talent solutions tailored to every organisation. We pride ourselves on having a deep industry expertise, technical training, extensive networks and the softer skills to make intelligent matches on... Know more