Innovation Group Technical Lead

About the job

We currently have an exciting opportunity for a Technical Lead to join our SiXworks Innovation Group (SIG), undertaking a range of activities focussed on technology horizon scanning, experimentation, proof of concept and capability development.

What do we look for in a Technical Lead?

We are powered by brilliant people. The successful candidate will join the SiXworks Innovation Group (SIG) within the Software Engineering and Data practice, reporting to the Head of SIG.

The Tech Lead’s responsibilities will include:

• Conduct research into technologies and trends of interest and produce briefing papers for various stakeholders including the SLT, the Business Development Team and potentially customers.


• Lead small teams of Software Engineers, Platform Engineers, Site Reliability Engineers and Infrastructure Engineers to conduct experiments and build proof of concept software, systems and platforms to demonstrate the potential benefits.


• Horizon scanning for technologies and methodologies which can be investigated in order to increase productivity, security and effectiveness, and to open up new capabilities across the organisation.


• Stay abreast of emerging technologies, trends and developments of interest to SiXworks.


• Engage on a technical level with partner organisations and academia to identify technologies, tools, methodologies and techniques which may be of interest to the SIG.


• Work with the Business Development team to support customer engagement through the delivery of demonstrations or white papers on technologies of potential interest.


• Be able to work comfortably in a rapidly changing environment, responding quickly to stakeholder requests for investigation and delivering reports promptly.


• Work with the Head of SIG to ensure work is conducted according to relevant company processes and best practices, including Security-related practices.


• Work with the Head of SIG to report outcomes to senior stakeholders, highlighting how the work adds value to business objectives.


• Provide expert technical advice and otherwise support the Head of SIG to develop strategies and roadmaps for aligning SIG work to business objectives.


• Plan and execute SIG work.


• Engage with tasking on a variety of long-term IT Engineering projects in the business.


• Help design, implement and maintain the SIG Lab.


• Conduct technical demonstrations to internal stakeholders and external customers to convey SIG progress, stimulate discussion on further requirements or areas of interest, and enhance company reputation.


• Work with our dedicated security practitioners to ensure software is supported through the SDLC with security at the forefront.


• Use extensive experience and forward thinking to make rationalised decisions on tool and language selection.

The successful candidate will have the following:

• Extensive (10+ years) professional experience of working as a Software Engineer, Platform Engineer, Site Reliability Engineer, Infrastructure Engineer or Solutions Architect.


• In-depth experience of using a range of technologies and tools.


• Experience of making evidence-based decisions relating to choice of technologies and architectures.


• Experience of working on experimental work, working to a vision rather than comprehensive requirements, and changing direction quickly according to stakeholder feedback.


• Experience working in multidisciplinary teams.


• Experience leading technical teams.


• Experience of working with a range of internal and external stakeholders to collaboratively develop solutions, papers and other outputs, soliciting requirements and feedback, reporting progress and managing expectations.


• Proficiency in identifying opportunities and risks, and staying aware of assumptions, issues and dependencies which constrain and enable the work.


• The following would also be beneficial:


• Experience working in the Defence or National Security industries.


• Understanding of containerisation and orchestration technologies.


• An understanding of Cloud architecture.


• Experience of Linux system administration.

About SiXworks

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. We are unified in our mission to accelerate innovation and adoption of secure, digital technology to improve the operational agility of Defence and National Security. This is an exciting time for us, we have ambitious plans for continued growth and development, and we are seeking to add brilliant, experienced, motivated, and passionate people to our team to work with us on this journey.

Why join SiXworks?

Our team is a fusion of brilliance, featuring senior operational, technical, and business leaders from various industries and the armed forces. We're also powered by a league of extraordinary IT engineers, architects, developers, and project managers. Together, we're an unstoppable force of digital innovation!

SiXworks’ expertise includes Secure-by-Design, cloud computing, advanced network and infrastructure design, rapid application development, cross-security domain systems, multi-tenanted High-Performance Compute, multi-source data platforms, cyber vulnerability mitigation, and intelligence systems. We provide supplier-agnostic, technical, and business consultancy to customers while championing open-source and best-of-breed technologies.

What can we offer in return?

SiXworks offers a unique work culture around our core principles Agility, Security, Innovation, Quality, Collaboration and Inclusivity. Together, these six principles form SiXworks' NORTH STAR, guiding the organisation towards success. This is reflected in the raft of benefits available to all our employees.

In addition to a competitive salary, we offer:

• 25 days annual leave + bank holidays.


• Private Medical Insurance.


• Cycle to Work scheme.


• Perks at Work scheme.


• Contributory company pension.


• Discretionary Bonus scheme.


• Secure, on-site parking, cafe, restaurant, and gym facilities.


• Casual dress.


• Free hot and cold drinks in our own, modern kitchen/break-out.

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)

SiXworks is an IBM subsidiary which has been acquired by IBM and will be integrated into the IBM organisation. SiXworks will be the hiring entity.  By proceeding with this application, you understand that SiXworks will share your personal information with other IBM subsidiaries involved in your recruitment process, wherever these are located. More Information on how IBM protects your personal information, including the safeguards in case of cross-border data transfer, are available here: https://www.ibm.com/privacy

 
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