Infrastructure specialist​/IT Security engineer

Job Title

Infrastructure / IT Security specialist – Enterprise client (major O365 and security projects on a global scale)

• Salary: up to £65,000
• Education:
  
  Degree preferred or commercial exposure (none required)
• Experience:
  
  5+ years
• Industry: Technology
• Location:
  
  Horsforth, Leeds
• Work Hours:
  
  37.5 hours per week

• 23 days holiday (rising with years of service) & 5 optional additional days
• Pension: 2.5% salary match, plus optional voluntary contributions
• Life assurance
• Group income protection plan (optional health assurance)
• Personal accident scheme
• Free car parking
• Monthly socials, expenses covered, Christmas party, Summer BBQ

• Education:
  
  ideally a degree; commercial experience a must
• Experience:
  
  Office 365 at intermediate to advanced level
• Industry: any accepted; preferably professional services
• Job Location:
  
  Leeds LS1 4AP
• Qualifications:
  
  none required
• Work Hours:
  
  37.5 hours per week

• Excellent knowledge of Windows Servers, Active Directory, Email Platforms, Anti‑Virus Systems, Networking, and VM environments
• Extensive knowledge of IP networks and multi‑platform server environments
• Experience maintaining Exchange 2013, SQL Server, Symantec Enterprise Protection, and Backup Exec
• Infrastructure best practices
• Understanding of ITIL

• Support and monitor existing infrastructure, perform preventative maintenance, backup, and other support tasks to maintain effectiveness and provide cover as needed.
• Plan, manage, and implement infrastructure projects and upgrades to meet company objectives.
• Respond to 2nd/3rd line Help Desk calls and manage 3rd line work requests through to resolution or escalation.
• Ensure security of data and IT systems, and educate staff on secure working practices.
• Collaborate with leaders and stakeholders to integrate newly acquired businesses such as mergers / acquisitions.
• Coordinate with external suppliers for ongoing support and maintenance of hardware, networks, and software.
• Ensure all work and changes minimize disruption to business use and participate in change management.
• Maintain infrastructure asset records and design/document processes, procedures, and standards.
• Keep users updated on progress and liaise regarding escalated issues, establishing appropriate priorities.
• Ensure technology is managed and supported in accordance with standards, policies, and procedures.
• Establish guidelines and document processes for networked applications across the business.
• Collaborate with the Global IT team on global initiatives and roll‑outs.
• Assist with office moves, changes, provisioning new systems, and troubleshooting arising issues.
• Note that duties may vary and change due to the nature of the IT environment.

• Support and monitor internal networks and links to regional offices, other sites, or the Internet, ensuring proper configuration and operation.
• Maintain and manage company firewalls.
• Manage wired and wireless networks, including problem resolution and change requests.
• Support physical security systems under IT team responsibility.
• Collaborate with the infrastructure team to continuously improve global infrastructure to meet business needs.

• Regularly check logs and servers to ensure proper patching and address issues.
• Test and roll out updates, especially security updates.
• Ensure adequate backups are maintained both on‑site and off‑site, and routinely test backup and restore procedures.

• Hands‑on IT infrastructure specialist with 3+ years of experience.
• Excellent IP network skills, including switches, wireless, routing protocols, and VoIP;
  Cisco experience an advantage.
• Experience with SQL Server or SharePoint, Windows Server 2008/2012, Remote Desktop Services, Active Directory in corporate environments.
• Knowledge of email systems, mail domain delivery routing.
• Hands‑on experience on LAN, WAN, VPN, and HP technologies.
• Experience managing core IT applications: email, anti‑virus, systems management, software deployment, user provisioning, patch management.
• Experience managing enterprise‑level email systems.
• Project management experience in IT projects and integration projects covering email,…