Security Platform Engineer at SiXworks — GBR | Base Career

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Work On Technology That Protects What Matters

At SiXworks , we build secure digital solutions that support Defence and National Security missions .

Our teams work on complex problems where reliability, security, and speed of innovation matter.

We’re looking for a Security Platform Engineer who enjoys solving difficult technical challenges and wants their work to have real operational impact.

What You’ll Do

As a Security Platform Engineer , you’ll help design, build, and deliver secure digital solutions in highly secure environments.

You’ll work alongside engineers, architects, and delivery specialists to develop technology that enables faster, safer decision-making for critical operations.

Your work may include:

Deploy, and maintain secure infrastructure within Kubernetes environments
Administer and maintain Splunk for log aggregation, monitoring, alerting, and threat detection
Operate and manage Nessus for vulnerability scanning, reporting, and remediation tracking
Integrate security tools into CI/CD pipelines and cloud-native workflows
Automate security processes using scripting or infrastructure-as-code approaches
Collaborate with engineering and DevOps teams to embed security best practices
Maintain artefacts as code and documentation for systems, processes, and configurations
Documenting configuration of security tooling.

What We’re Looking For

We value people who take ownership, think critically, and enjoy working as part of a collaborative team tackling complex challenges.

You don’t need to tick every box, but we’re particularly interested in people with skills/experience in:

Proven experience as a Security Engineer, Platform Engineer, or similar role

Our culture is guided by six principles: Agility, Security, Innovation, Quality, Collaboration and Inclusivity our North Star for how we work.

SiXworks is a leading provider of secure digital solutions, specialising in digital experimentation and focused on fail-safe-fast cutting-edge technology solutions deployed in highly secure environments.

As an end-to-end digital innovation and delivery partner, we turn complex challenges into mission-critical digital advantages.

This is a thrilling time for us, with ambitious plans for growth.

We are looking for brilliant, experienced, driven and self-motivated people to join the team on our journey.

We offer competitive salaries and a package that supports your wellbeing and development, including 25 days annual leave + bank holidays, free Private Medical cover and Life Assurance, Generous pension (10% employer, 5% employee contribution), Bonus and Professional development and training support.

In addition to secure parking, gym, café & restaurant on site and lots of open break out spaces.

A word on UK Security Clearance

Due to the secure nature of the position and working environment, you must have or be eligible to obtain Security Clearance.

More details relating to UK Security Clearance can be found here:

United Kingdom Security Vetting: clearance levels - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)

Interested?

Please apply!

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