Lead Infrastructure Engineer (Web Access Protection)

TL;DR

Lead Infrastructure Engineer (Web Access Protection): Leading the development and improvement of secure web access protection infrastructure for a financial institution, with an accent on SASE solutions, proxy services, and API traffic controls. Focus on defining security strategy, promoting infrastructure-as-code, and ensuring operational resilience for web access and partner integrations.

Location: Hybrid working in Leeds, Edinburgh, or Manchester, requiring at least two days per week onsite.

Salary: £92,701–£109,060

Company

hirify.global is a financial institution focused on transforming its services and protecting customers from security threats.

What you will do

• Lead the development and improvement of web access protection infrastructure, including SASE solutions, proxy services, and API traffic controls.
• Define and evolve infrastructure and security strategy for internet connectivity and B2B integrations.
• Promote infrastructure-as-code principles, automation, and integration with broader security tooling.
• Line manage and coach a team of Infrastructure Engineers, fostering a high-performance culture.
• Oversee incident and change management, monitoring, and continuous improvement of security services.
• Develop and enforce security and access policies, integrating with SIEM platforms.

Requirements

• Leadership experience in infrastructure engineering with line management responsibilities.
• Expertise in secure web platforms (e.g., Zscaler, Palo Alto, Blue Coat) and secure enterprise browsers.
• Experience leading both human web access and machine-to-machine traffic in enterprise environments.
• Familiarity with DevOps practices and CI/CD tooling.
• Strong scripting and automation skills (e.g., Python, PowerShell, Terraform).
• Experience coordinating incident resolution and change processes within infrastructure or security services.
• Strong stakeholder management and ability to influence product and platform strategy.

Nice to have

• Knowledge of API security and machine identity management.
• Experience with ticketing and ITSM platforms (ServiceNow, JIRA).
• Experience in regulated environments and responding to audits.
• Security certifications (e.g., CISSP, CCSP).

Culture & Benefits

• Generous pension contribution of up to 15%.
• Annual performance-related bonus and share schemes.
• Flexible benefits package and 30 days’ holiday plus bank holidays.
• Range of wellbeing initiatives and parental leave policies.
• Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, with reasonable workplace adjustments.