Lead Infrastructure Engineer (Cybersecurity)

TL;DR

Lead Infrastructure Engineer (Cybersecurity): Leading the development and deployment of enterprise web access protection and SASE solutions with an accent on infrastructure as code, automation, and CI/CD integration. Focus on designing scalable security infrastructure, managing cross-functional engineering teams, and driving the transition from manual operations to robust, automated policy-as-code patterns.

Location: Hybrid (must be based in or able to commute to Edinburgh, Leeds, or Manchester; requires at least 40% time in office).

Salary: £92,701 – £109,060

Company

hirify.global is a leading UK financial institution committed to digital transformation and protecting customers from security threats through innovative enterprise security services.

What you will do

• Lead the build and improvement of web access protection infrastructure, including proxies and secure browsers.
• Implement modern DevOps practices such as Infrastructure as Code, Policy as Code, and CI/CD pipelines.
• Manage and mentor a team of engineers, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and technical excellence.
• Shape the roadmap for SASE solutions and internet connectivity strategy in collaboration with product owners.
• Lead root cause investigations and remediation for major security and platform incidents.
• Develop and enforce security policies within enterprise risk management frameworks.

Requirements

• Proven experience in infrastructure engineering with line management responsibilities.
• Hands-on expertise using Python, Terraform, and CI/CD tooling like GitHub.
• Strong background in secure web platforms (e.g., Zscaler, Palo Alto, McAfee) and secure enterprise browsers.
• Experience driving transitions from manual service management to automated, code-driven delivery.
• Ability to manage stakeholders and influence infrastructure strategy in a complex, regulated environment.

Nice to have

• Experience working in highly regulated environments and participating in audits.
• Proven track record of supporting 24/7 services and participating in on-call rotations.
• Relevant security certifications such as CISSP or CCSP.

Culture & Benefits

• Generous pension contribution of up to 15%.
• 30 days of annual holiday plus bank holidays.
• Performance-related annual bonus and share schemes.
• Flexible benefits package, including wellbeing initiatives and generous parental leave policies.
• Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion with professional development opportunities.