Infrastructure Security Engineer

The role

We are seeking an experienced Microsoft 365 Administrator with a strong focus on security and modern device management. You will play a critical role in managing our Microsoft 365 environment, driving Intune policy deployment across Windows, Android and iOS platforms whilst contributing to the continued evolution of our security posture.

It is essential that candidates have experience in the following areas:

• Proven experience with Microsoft Intune and Microsoft 365 administration (minimum 3 years preferred).
• In depth understanding of Microsoft Group Policy (GPO)
• Strong knowledge of:
  • PKI infrastructure (certificates, internal/external CA and lifecycle management).
  • Networking principles including:
    • Segmentation and Isolation (VLANs, DMZ)
    • Secure Protocols (HTTPS/SSH)
    • Authentication and Encryption (RADIUS, PKI Infrastructure, VPN/IPSec)
    • NAT and firewall rules.
• Proficiency in PowerShell scripting for:
  • Intune Automation (Detection/Remediation/Platform scripts)
  • Deployment and automation tasks across Windows environments.
• Comfortable with both Windows and Linux CLI environments.
• Experience administering endpoint protection and remote monitoring / management (RMM) platforms (e.g. SentinelOne and NinjaOne).
• Practical understanding of patch management best practices across hybrid infrastructure.

So who are we looking for?  We are looking for someone who enjoys working in a dynamic and forward-thinking environment, with the autonomy to shape secure IT operations across a growing organisation.

Our team

The IT team is a key part of the wider Muckle LLP team, which is over 190 people strong.  

This role is based in the North East at our head office is in central Newcastle upon Tyne – a city we have operated from for over 100 years.  You can also take advantage of our agile working policy, once you are up to speed and optionally work 2 days per week from anywhere, depending upon business need.

Our people and values

Our business is full of bright, enthusiastic, articulate, colourful, and confident people. People who live and breathe our core values:

• Trust – we trust each other to do the right thing.
• Teamwork – we are one team and work selflessly for each other.
• Responsibility – we are self-starters and take responsibility for how we work together and communicate.
• Care – we care about our people, clients and community.

It means no matter who is involved, our clients receive the same excellent service from people who do what they say, on time and on budget, every time. That’s the Muckle way.

Our culture

We want everyone to understand how our business is run and encourage all our people to get involved.  We are also proud of the communities in which we live and work and give our people many ways to support them. 

For example, you could use your two days’ paid volunteering leave to support a local cause you care about or nominate them for a grant from our Muckle Fund at the Community Foundation.

From workplace running, netball, cycling and walking clubs to fun events organised by our BEAM (Being Engaged At Muckle) team and participation in our Green Team to help make the business as environmentally friendly as possible, we’ve created a unique and award-winning place to work: 

• Investors In People Platinum award accreditation
• North East Better Health at Work Maintaining Excellence award
• Advanced Good Work Pledge
• Award for Most inspiring Employer (large business) at the Inspiring Females Awards ran by the North East of England Chamber of Commerce

We are really proud of the results of our recent Investors In People survey, in which 99.2% of our people believe Muckle is a great place to work and 100% share the firm’s values.  Our overall results place Muckle LLP in 147th position for ALL Investors in People organisations (of which there are over 10,000 throughout the world) and 2nd for legal firms globally.

So how does all that sound? If you’re looking to work in a friendly, open environment and want to develop your career in a forward thinking, commercial law firm, then this is an excellent opportunity.