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 Deploying and managing EDR agents Hands‑on experience with Kubernetes Experience managing and administering SIEM tooling (e.g. Splunk) Experience deploying vulnerability scanning and analysis tooling (e.g. Nessus) Kubernetes observability (e.g. fluentbit) Familiarity with container security principles and tools Scripting or automation skills (e.g. Python, Bash, or similar) Understanding of security frameworks and best practices Knowledge of configuring SIEM tooling. Basic understanding of threat frameworks, such as ATT
Security Platform Engineer in Hampshire employer: IBM SiXworks
SiXworks is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work culture that prioritises agility, security, and innovation. As a Security Platform Engineer, you'll be part of a collaborative team dedicated to solving complex challenges in highly secure environments, with ample opportunities for professional growth and development. Enjoy competitive salaries, generous benefits including private medical cover and a robust pension plan, as well as a supportive environment that fosters continuous improvement and wellbeing.
