Platform Engineer (S1)

About the job

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

What do we look for in a Platform Engineer?

We are looking to recruit an experienced Platform Engineer to join us on fast moving, innovative and influential work that is underway in the Defence and Security Sector.

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Platform Engineer specializing in Site Reliability Engineering (SRE) and Platform Integration to join our team. The ideal candidate will lead the design and implementation of CI/CD pipelines, Kubernetes configuration, monitoring systems, repository management, automation, and other critical platform components. Collaborating closely with the Platform team, the Platform Engineer will ensure seamless integration of our offerings with the AIM development team's requirements. While the role may encompass a broad scope, including deployment automation and CI/CD pipeline configuration initially, it will gradually shift towards supporting the platform's maintainability, supportability, security, and scalability/performance.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Configure Kubernetes environments to support scalable and resilient application deployments.
2. Lead the design and construction of CI/CD pipelines to streamline the deployment process and enhance development efficiency.
3. Implement robust monitoring solutions to ensure the health and performance of platform services.
4. Manage repository systems and version control to facilitate collaboration and code management.
5. Drive automation initiatives to optimize workflow processes and reduce manual intervention.
6. Collaborate with the Platform team to ensure alignment between platform capabilities and development team requirements.
7. Provide guidance and oversight to the development team on best practices for utilizing platform offerings effectively.
8. Focus initially on deployment automation, CI/CD pipeline configuration, and integration testing to meet client expectations.
9. Support initiatives related to platform maintainability, supportability, security, and scalability/performance as the platform evolves.
10. Monitor industry trends and emerging technologies to continually enhance platform capabilities and practices.

Qualifications and Experience:

1. Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, a related field or equivalent experience.
2. 5+ years of experience in Platform Engineering, Site Reliability Engineering, Platform Integration, or related roles.
3. Proficiency in Kubernetes configuration and container orchestration techniques.
4. Strong expertise in designing and implementing CI/CD pipelines using tools such as Jenkins, GitLab CI/CD, or similar.
5. Experience with monitoring tools such as Prometheus, Grafana, or similar for infrastructure and application monitoring.
6. Solid understanding of version control systems, preferably Git, and repository management practices.
7. Proven track record of driving automation initiatives to improve operational efficiency and reliability.
8. Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to interact effectively with cross-functional teams.
9. Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
10. Experience with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, Google Cloud) is a plus.
11. Due to restrictions, the candidate must be a UK National and eligible for SC clearance.

Why 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:

1. 25 days annual leave + bank holidays.
2. Private Medical Insurance.
3. Life Assurance Scheme.
4. Contributory pension scheme.
5. Professional Development opportunities.
6. Cycle to Work scheme.
7. Perks at Work scheme.
8. Contributory company pension.
9. Discretionary Bonus scheme.
10. Secure, on-site parking, cafe, restaurant, and gym facilities.
11. Casual dress.
12. 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: https://www.gov.uk/guidance/security-vetting-and-clearance.

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.

Notice

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We support Reservists and actively encourage them to apply.

We are not considering submissions from agencies.