OverviewThis is an interesting and varied role where you will be responsible for developing, implementing and maintaining secure configurations, policies and updates across our server infrastructure. The role will allow you to develop your skills in areas such as technical change management, automation and secure IT operations.The successful candidate will work within a wider team to maintain a strong security stance, applying security updates and other countermeasures to ensure the integrity of all IT services. Confident in deploying and operating a variety of systems to ensure that all environments are available, reliable, secure and able to meet the demands placed upon on it.Key responsibilitiesBeing accountable for ensuring the infrastructure estate is suitably protected and up to date using tools such as SCCM, SCOM, inTune and other native update techniquesIdentify and remediate known IT security vulnerabilitiesDesign and implement solutions to mitigate vulnerabilities identified as part of penetration resultsProvide insight into the countermeasures PA should adoptWork as a technical resource in security related projectsReview daily security bulletins for threatsLiaise with security colleagues and key vendors reviewing threat reportsWork with other disciplines such as Networks and SQL Admins to assist implementing appropriate controlsDrive forward projects focused on implementing new or updated IT security technologies and services alongside Technical Architects and Security Teams where appropriateSupport business critical systems including the diagnostic and intervening actions required to keep services available for virtual hosting, operating systems, infrastructure services and SaaS productsAssist with Disaster Recovery planning and testingCreate clear and concise reports as required to demonstrate the effectiveness of the environments in questionProvide technical support/input to team projectsOrganise maintenance periods including the variety of changes that take place to keep the infrastructure current and availableQualificationsStrong knowledge of Windows operating systems, Azure, Office 365, Hyper-V, VMware and SaaS Backup PlatformsExperience in securing and protecting assets from threats that could compromise the confidentiality, integrity and availability of the environmentGood knowledge of general infrastructure services and applications such as directory services, Entra ID, SCCM, SCOM and inTuneAbility to understand audit requirements and supporting compliance by providing responses to security audits (such as Cyber Essentials)Additional experience managing the hardware and software platforms associated with virtual technologies such as Cisco blades, HPe servers and NetApp would be beneficialDemonstrable troubleshooting capability and capable of working under pressureAbility to develop clear and concise documentationA self-starter, happy to work in isolation or as part of a larger team and able to use your own initiative rather than always relying on direction from othersAppreciate the importance of a high availability and secure systems and infrastructureAbility to communicate at all levels of an organisation with the ability to work effectively as part of a teamA keen interest in technology and the IT marketAdditional informationThis role would require some weekend working and occasional on-call duties, so flexibility is required.Benefits and cultureHealth and lifestyle perks accompanying private healthcare for you and your family25 days annual leave (plus a bonus half day on Christmas Eve) with the opportunity to buy 5 additional daysGenerous company pension schemeOpportunity to get involved with community and charity-based initiativesAnnual performance-based bonusPA share ownershipTax efficient benefits (cycle to work, give as you earn)Diversity and accommodationsWe’re committed to advancing equality. We recruit, retain, reward and develop our people based solely on their abilities and contributions and without reference to age, background, disability, genetic information, parental or family status, religion or belief, race, ethnicity, nationality, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity (or expression), or other factors. We welcome applications from underrepresented groups.Adjustments or accommodations - Should you need any adjustments or accommodations to the recruitment process, at either application or interview, please contact us on recruitmentenquiries@paconsulting.com #J-18808-Ljbffr