Security Platform Engineer

About the job

We currently have an exciting opportunity for a  Security Platform Engineer to join our existing experienced team.

What do we look for in a Security Platform Engineer?

Key Responsibilities and Tasks  

• 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.

Experience (Essential)

• 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 Splunk


• Experience deploying Nessus for vulnerability scanning and analysis


• 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&CK.

Experience (Nice to have)

• Experience with additional SIEM or observability platforms


• Experience with Microsoft Defender


• Experience with DevSecOps practices and pipeline security


• Certifications such as CKA, CKAD, CISSP, CEH, or similar


• Exposure to threat modelling and security architecture design

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?

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 below are some of our benefits: 

• 25 days annual leave + bank holidays. 


• Private Medical Insurance. 


• Life Assurance Scheme 


• Pension scheme


• Professional Development opportunities.


• Cycle to Work scheme. 


• Perks at Work scheme. 


• Discretionary Bonus scheme.   

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