Hybrid working option – 1 day working from home per week
Are you an Infrastructure & Security Engineer who loves taking ownership, solving complex problems, and keeping environments secure, stable and high‑performing? This role offers the perfect blend of hands‑on technical work, project delivery, and the opportunity to shape a modern cloud‑first environment across the UK and US.
Hawk 3 Talent Solutions are looking for someone who thrives in fast‑moving environments, brings deep technical expertise, and takes real pride in delivering high‑quality outcomes to work at a growing forward-thinking business based in York, North Yorkshire.
About the Role
As an Infrastructure & Security Engineer, you’ll play a key part in ensuring the stability, security and performance of a hybrid Azure and on‑prem environment. You’ll support both BAU activity and major cloud, security and optimisation projects — acting as a trusted escalation point for complex issues.
Your work will ensure colleagues stay productive, systems remain protected, and the business continues to operate smoothly every day.
What You’ll Be Responsible For
Cloud Infrastructure Stability & Security
Maintaining secure, resilient and optimised Azure and on‑prem infrastructure
Designing and implementing best‑practice Azure configurations
Strengthening security posture across identity, access, and cloud platforms
Technical Escalation & Support
Acting as the senior technical escalation point for complex issues
Supporting the service desk as needed to maintain operational continuity
Endpoint, Device & Identity Management
Managing Intune, GPO and endpoint configurations
Maintaining access controls and identity security across the business
Monitoring, Incident Response & Automation
Using Azure Monitor, Log Analytics and Defender tooling for proactive monitoring
Supporting incident response, patching, runbooks and operational automation
Using PowerShell or CLI/Bash to automate processes
Telephony & Connectivity
Supporting Cisco or 8x8 telephony systems to maintain reliable communication
Compliance & Supplier Management
Working with vendors to resolve issues and support continuous improvement
Ensuring alignment to GDPR, ISO 27001 and wider security frameworks
What You’ll Bring
To thrive in this role, you will naturally be someone who:
Takes ownership and works at pace to keep systems stable and secure
Communicates clearly and stays calm under pressure
Collaborates effectively with both technical and non‑technical teams
Has a continuous‑improvement mindset and enjoys optimising processes
Is adaptable, positive, detail‑focused and eager to learn
Can juggle BAU and project work without losing momentum
Skills & Experience We’re Looking For
Strong experience across Microsoft Azure and Microsoft 365 security
Solid background in hybrid cloud and on‑prem infrastructure
Experience with incident response, vulnerability management and continuity
Hands‑on with Intune, GPO, identity management and endpoint controls
Competent in PowerShell, automation, scripting and configuration management
Exposure to Defender for Cloud, Zero Trust, or a desire to develop these skills
Relevant Microsoft certifications (e.g., Azure Admin, Architect, Security Engineer) are beneficial but not essential
Benefits
Up to 25% off Colleague Discount
33 days Holiday (incl BH) Plus the Option to Buy 3 Extra Days
Commuter Club discount
Health Cash Back Plan
Eurostar Agent Rates
5% matched Pension Plan & Salary Exchange
Interested?
If you’re a proactive, collaborative engineer who thrives in a modern cloud‑first environment — we’d love to hear from you.
If you would like to apply for the role of IT Infrastructure and Security Engineer then please email your CV to or call Deb on (phone number removed)
Closing date is 12.4.2026 Please note this could change subject to suitable applications.
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Hawk 3 Talent Solutions are committed to the selection, recruitment and development of the best people, basing judgements solely on suitability for the job. Whilst we endeavour to respond to all applications individually, due to high volumes, this is not always possible. Thank you for your interest in this role and we look forward to working with you in the future