SiXworks an IBM company

Security Platform Engineer

SiXworks an IBM company

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: Farnborough • 🇬🇧 United Kingdom

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Job Level

Mid-LevelSenior

Tech Stack

AWSAzureCloudGrafanaJenkinsKubernetesLinuxPrometheusSplunk

About the role

  • Configure Kubernetes environments to support scalable and resilient application deployments.
  • Lead the design and construction of CI/CD pipelines to streamline the deployment process and enhance development efficiency.
  • Support both on-premise and cloud platforms, ensuring consistency, reliability and maintainability through automation and Infrastructure as Code.
  • Implement robust monitoring solutions to ensure the health and performance of platform services.
  • Manage repository systems and version control to facilitate collaboration and code management.
  • Drive automation initiatives to optimize workflow processes and reduce manual intervention.
  • Collaborate with the Platform team to ensure alignment between platform capabilities and development team requirements.
  • Provide guidance and oversight to the development team on best practices for utilising platform offerings effectively.
  • Support initiatives related to platform maintainability, supportability, security, and scalability/performance as the platform evolves.
  • Monitor industry trends and emerging technologies to continually enhance platform capabilities and practices.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, a related field or equivalent experience.
  • 5+ years of experience in Platform Engineering, Site Reliability Engineering, Platform Integration, or related roles.
  • Strong proficiency in Kubernetes configuration and container orchestration techniques.
  • Strong expertise in designing and implementing CI/CD pipelines using tools such as Jenkins, GitLab CI/CD, or similar.
  • Strong knowledge of SecDevOps.
  • Experience with Linux & Bash scripting is essential.
  • Experience with monitoring tools such as Prometheus, Grafana, or similar for infrastructure and application monitoring.
  • Experience with Infrastructure as Code.
  • Experience with Splunk.
  • Solid understanding of version control systems, preferably Git, and repository management practices.
  • Proven track record of driving automation initiatives to improve operational efficiency and reliability.
  • Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to interact effectively with cross-functional teams.
  • Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
  • Experience with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, Google Cloud) is a plus.
Benefits
  • 25 days annual leave + bank holidays.
  • Private Medical Insurance.
  • Life Assurance Scheme.
  • Contributory pension scheme.
  • Professional Development opportunities.
  • Cycle to Work scheme.
  • Perks at Work scheme.
  • Contributory company pension.
  • Discretionary Bonus scheme.
  • Secure, on-site parking, cafe, restaurant, and gym facilities.
  • Free hot and cold drinks in our own, modern kitchen/break-out.

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Hard skills
Kubernetes configurationCI/CD pipelinesSecDevOpsLinuxBash scriptingInfrastructure as Codemonitoring toolsversion control systemsGitautomation initiatives
Soft skills
communication skillscollaboration skillsproblem-solving skills
Certifications
Bachelor's degree in Computer ScienceBachelor's degree in Engineering