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Senior Infrastructure Engineer – Security Platforms, Windsor
Client:
Centrica
Location:
Windsor, United Kingdom
EU work permit required:
Yes
Job Reference:
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Job Description:
Join us, be part of more.
We’re so much more than an energy company. We’re a family of brands revolutionising how we power the planet. We're energisers. One team of 21,000 colleagues that's energising a greener, fairer future by creating an energy system that doesn’t rely on fossil fuels, whilst living our powerful commitment to igniting positive change in our communities. Here, you can find more purpose, more passion, and more potential. That’s why working here is #MoreThanACareer.
About your team:
You’ll be working centrally within our mission control room, aka Centrica’s group functions. This is the engine of our energy system, where our various Centres of Excellence power up each of our brilliant businesses, ensuring they have all the support, technologies, and capabilities they need to get our customers to Net Zero by 2050.
We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Infrastructure Engineer specializing in Enterprise Security with a focus on Azure and AWS services to join our Infrastructure Engineering team at Centrica. The ideal candidate will design, implement, and manage secure infrastructure solutions on these cloud platforms, with a deep understanding of cloud security best practices and infrastructure as code.
Location: Home-based with occasional travel to Windsor
Key Responsibilities:
1. Design, implement, and manage secure infrastructure solutions on Azure and AWS.
2. Develop and enforce security policies, procedures, and standards.
3. Conduct security assessments and audits, recommending remediation strategies.
4. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate security into all infrastructure aspects.
5. Monitor and respond to security incidents, conducting root cause analysis and corrective actions.
6. Stay updated with the latest security trends, threats, and technologies.
7. Provide expertise in security investigations and incident management.
Technical Skills:
1. Expertise in managing Defender for Endpoint and XDR policies.
2. Proficiency with Microsoft Defender platforms (Defender for Identity, Cloud, and Cloud Apps).
3. Experience with Microsoft Sentinel for SIEM and Linux Log collectors.
4. Expertise in cloud engineering and automation.
5. Strong CI/CD processes and tools skills.
6. Proficiency in using Infrastructure as Code.
7. Familiarity with Microsoft Purview products (Compliance Manager, DLP, Information Protection).
8. Knowledge of security tools and technologies (firewalls, IDS/IPS, encryption solutions).
Nice to Have Skills:
1. Experience with automation tools like Ansible, Puppet, and PowerShell DSC.
2. Knowledge of containerization and orchestration technologies (Docker, Kubernetes).
3. Familiarity with Microsoft 365 services.
4. Relevant certifications (e.g., Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect) are highly desirable.
Soft Skills:
1. Excellent problem-solving abilities.
2. Team-oriented mindset.
Senior Responsibilities:
1. Mentor and support team members.
2. Contribute to cross-team initiatives, peer reviews, and communities of practice.
Qualifications:
1. Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, IT, or related field.
2. Minimum of 5 years of experience in IT infrastructure engineering, focusing on Microsoft security tools and services.
Why Join Us?
Competitive salary and bonus potential, employee energy allowance at 15% of the government price cap, pension scheme and healthcare plan, 25 days holiday plus public holidays, with the option to buy up to 5 additional days, flexible benefits including technology vouchers, an electric car lease scheme, and travel insurance.
Join Centrica and help shape the future of our secure cloud infrastructure. Apply now to be part of a dynamic and innovative team!
Why should you apply?
We’re not a perfect place – but we’re a people place. Our priority is supporting all of the different realities our people face. Life is about so much more than work. We get it. That’s why we’ve designed our total rewards to give you the flexibility to choose what you need, when you need it, making sure that you and your family are supported not only financially, but physically and emotionally too.
If you're full of energy, fired up about sustainability, and ready to craft not only a better tomorrow, but a better you, then come and find your purpose in a team where your voice matters, your growth is non-negotiable, and your ambitions are our priority.
Help us, help you. We would love for you to share any information about yourself throughout our recruitment process so that we can better understand you and help shape your journey.
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