Details:
- Salary: £39,000 - 50,000 - Annum
- Job Type: Permanent
- Job Status: Full-Time
- Salary Per: Annum
- Location: Bridgwater Somerset
- Date: 2 weeks ago
Description:
IT Infrastructure Engineer – Cloud Security & Compliance
* IT Infrastructure Engineer role within a global cloud services environment based in Bridgwater
* Responsible for securing and maintaining cloud infrastructure with a focus on security posture, compliance, and operational excellence
* Monitor cloud environments to ensure consistent security standards, configuration integrity, and policy compliance
* Support the implementation and ongoing development of Data Loss Prevention (DLP) and information protection controls
* Ensure cloud services align with Zero Trust principles, internal governance frameworks, and regulatory requirements
* Manage and configure identity and access controls within cloud platforms (e.g. Azure-based environments)
* Work with cloud security tools such as security posture management, policy enforcement, and identity governance systems
* Detect, analyse, and remediate configuration drift and security misconfigurations across cloud environments
* Monitor security alerts, compliance dashboards, and risk indicators, taking corrective action where required
* Contribute to continuous improvement of cloud security processes, standards, and automation capabilities
* Collaborate closely with IT, security, and wider business teams to ensure alignment of security controls and practices
* Support incident investigation, risk assessments, and security reviews in collaboration with stakeholders
* Develop and maintain clear and accurate technical documentation, policies, and procedures
* Use scripting or automation tools where appropriate (e.g. PowerShell, Python, or low-code automation tools)
* Contribute to operational frameworks and governance practices (e.g. ITIL, ISO-aligned controls, or similar)
* Support threat modelling, cloud architecture reviews, and security design input where required
* Engage with external partners and vendors to support secure service delivery and issue resolution
* Promote best practice in cloud security, compliance, and information protection across the organisation
Candidate Requirements
* Proven experience (4+ years) in infrastructure or cloud engineering roles with a strong security focus
* Hands-on experience securing and operating cloud environments (Azure strongly preferred)
* Strong knowledge of identity and access management, including Entra ID or equivalent
* Experience with cloud security tooling such as policy enforcement, security monitoring, and compliance dashboards
* Understanding of CSPM, DLP, CASB, Zero Trust, and identity governance concepts
* Ability to interpret security metrics, alerts, and compliance reporting tools
* Experience identifying and resolving configuration drift in cloud environments
* Strong analytical and documentation skills with attention to governance detail
* Confident communicator with the ability to work across technical and non-technical teams
* Experience with scripting/automation (PowerShell, Python, or similar) desirable
* Familiarity with security frameworks such as ISO 27001, NIST CSF, or ITIL advantageous