We are seeking a highly skilled and hands-on Senior Technical Operations Engineer to take ownership of critical infrastructure platforms, enhance operational maturity, and drive continuous improvements across our technology estate. This role requires deep technical expertise, strong problem-solving ability, and the confidence to influence design decisions while supporting and mentoring others.
Key Responsibilities
Firewall & Perimeter Security
- Own and manage firewall platforms (FortiGate or equivalent preferred)
- Configure and maintain firewall rule bases
- Perform patching, upgrades, and lifecycle management
- Design and support site-to-site and remote access VPNs
- Implement and manage high availability, clustering, and failover
- Troubleshoot complex connectivity and security policy issues
Identity & Access Platforms
- Administer and optimise Active Directory (including Group Policy, DNS, DHCP, and replication)
- Understand identity flows across on-premises, cloud, and SaaS environments
- Ensure alignment between identity, network controls, and access policies
Modern Access & Control Planes
- Manage and support Microsoft 365 tenant environments
- Implement security and access control strategies (Intune, Conditional Access, Entra ID, Hybrid AD)
- Support modern access models integrating endpoints and identity-driven policies
Broader Operational Capability
While maintaining deep expertise in core areas, you will also demonstrate strong working knowledge across a wider technical landscape:
- AWS infrastructure (EC2, load balancers, security best practices, cost optimisation)
- Windows and Linux server environments
- Virtualisation platforms (VMware and/or Xen)
- Monitoring and observability tools (e.g., PRTG, Zabbix)
- Core networking principles (routing and switching)
- SAN storage and datacentre infrastructure
- Endpoint security, patching, and operational best practices
- Documentation, structured change management, and incident communication
What We’re Looking For
- Proven ability to take ownership of complex systems and technical challenges
- Strong focus on improving security, stability, and operational efficiency
- Experience leveraging new technologies to drive innovation and automation
- A collaborative mindset with the ability to mentor and support peers
- Clear communication skills for both technical and non-technical audiences
- A proactive approach to identifying and mitigating risk
Why Join Us?
You’ll play a pivotal role in shaping and securing a modern, evolving technology environment, working with cutting-edge tools while making a tangible impact on operational resilience and efficiency.
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Key Responsibilities
Firewall & Perimeter Security
- Own and manage firewall platforms (FortiGate or equivalent preferred)
- Configure and maintain firewall rule bases
- Perform patching, upgrades, and lifecycle management
- Design and support site-to-site and remote access VPNs
- Implement and manage high availability, clustering, and failover
- Troubleshoot complex connectivity and security policy issues
Identity & Access Platforms
- Administer and optimise Active Directory (including Group Policy, DNS, DHCP, and replication)
- Understand identity flows across on-premises, cloud, and SaaS environments
- Ensure alignment between identity, network controls, and access policies
Modern Access & Control Planes
- Manage and support Microsoft 365 tenant environments
- Implement security and access control strategies (Intune, Conditional Access, Entra ID, Hybrid AD)
- Support modern access models integrating endpoints and identity-driven policies
Broader Operational Capability
While maintaining deep expertise in core areas, you will also demonstrate strong working knowledge across a wider technical landscape:
- AWS infrastructure (EC2, load balancers, security best practices, cost optimisation)
- Windows and Linux server environments
- Virtualisation platforms (VMware and/or Xen)
- Monitoring and observability tools (e.g., PRTG, Zabbix)
- Core networking principles (routing and switching)
- SAN storage and datacentre infrastructure
- Endpoint security, patching, and operational best practices
- Documentation, structured change management, and incident communication
What We’re Looking For
- Proven ability to take ownership of complex systems and technical challenges
- Strong focus on improving security, stability, and operational efficiency
- Experience leveraging new technologies to drive innovation and automation
- A collaborative mindset with the ability to mentor and support peers
- Clear communication skills for both technical and non-technical audiences
- A proactive approach to identifying and mitigating risk
Why Join Us?
You’ll play a pivotal role in shaping and securing a modern, evolving technology environment, working with cutting-edge tools while making a tangible impact on operational resilience and efficiency.
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