Regional IT Infrastructure and Security Engineer

Job Title:

Regional IT Infrastructure and Security Engineer

Location:

Bracknell

Job Type: Permanent

Salary: £45,000 – £50,000 per annum (plus comprehensive benefits)

A large housing provider who owns and manages over 55,000 homes and various community assets, serving more than 120,000 customers across the South of England.

VE3 is delighted to partner with a leading organization to recruit a Regional IT Infrastructure and Security Engineer. This is an exciting opportunity for a highly skilled professional to manage, maintain, and enhance the IT infrastructure and cyber security landscape within a dynamic environment. You’ll be instrumental in safeguarding IT systems, leading technical projects, and ensuring the organization’s cloud and back‑office infrastructure remains robust, secure, and future‑proof.

• Oversee the installation, monitoring, maintenance, and support of back‑office IT hardware, software, and cloud systems.
• Lead and manage technical projects, upgrades, and high‑risk implementations while adhering to change control procedures.
• Proactively maintain IT infrastructure in line with industry best practices to ensure maximum uptime and efficiency.
• Implement and uphold security standards, policies, and guidelines across diverse platforms, including disaster recovery and non‑production environments.
• Manage Abri’s Azure cloud estate, including Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD) and Azure Site Recovery (ASR).
• Ensure systems and services are patched per security protocols and respond to emerging security risks in alignment with Cyber Essentials+ standards.
• Provide escalation support for complex technical issues and act as a subject matter expert in infrastructure and cyber security.
• Analyze, troubleshoot, and resolve hardware, software, and network issues, ensuring long‑term solutions are applied to prevent reoccurrence.
• Work closely with the IT Service Desk, offering expertise on infrastructure and cyber security matters.
• Develop and maintain comprehensive technical documentation, including configurations, processes, and service records.
• Stay current with evolving technologies and propose enhancements to optimize infrastructure and security posture.
• Collaborate with external vendors and service providers to align IT solutions with business needs.

• Significant experience in a technical and security‑focused IT role, providing advanced support and troubleshooting.
• Strong background with tools such as Wire Shark and Fiddler for diagnosing complex network and system issues.
• Relevant technical certifications (e.g., Cisco, VMware, CISSP, Microsoft certifications).
• ITIL Foundation certification or strong understanding of ITIL frameworks.
• Deep knowledge of Microsoft Windows Server technologies, Office 365, Azure, VMware, enterprise storage, networking, and AVD.
• Expertise in cloud security environments, standards, and best practices, including ISO
  27001, NIST, SANS, CIS, and Cloud Security Alliance Cloud Controls Matrix.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to influence and manage multi‑stakeholder relationships.
• Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and project management skills.
• Full driving license and/or ability to travel as required.

• Opportunity to work in a dynamic and forward‑thinking IT environment.
• Involvement in high‑profile projects with significant impact on the business.
• Professional development opportunities and exposure to cutting‑edge technologies.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Flexible working hours.
• 28 days holidays, Buy/Sell holidays.
• Generous parental & family leave.
• Health & wellbeing packages.
• Life assurance.
• Free eye tests.
• Cycle‑to‑work scheme.