Senior Azure Platform Engineer

About the job

We currently have an exciting opportunity for an Senior Azure Platform Enigneer to join our existing experienced team.

What do we look for in a Senior Azure Platform Engineer?

Key Responsibilities:  

• Design, administer and maintain Azure infrastructure across Azure Kubernetes Service, Virtual Machines, Application Gateways, Database, Storage and Networking Services.
• Architect and manage hybrid and multi-cloud connectivity, including S2S VPN, BGP Routing and Azure Virtual WAN hub configurations.
• Ensure and apply security best practices for cloud infrastructure including Azure Key Vault, Microsoft Defender for Cloud, Azure RBAC and network segmentation.
• Work closely with project stakeholders and operational support teams to design and deliver solutions and in a timely fashion.
• Configure and maintain Kubernetes environments to support scalable, resilient and secure 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.   
• 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.  

Qualifications and Experience:   

• 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 Azure background - ideally holding both Azure Administrator (AZ-104) and Azure Solutions Architect (AZ-305) certifications.
• Deep expertise in Azure networking: Virtual WAN, ExpressRoute, VPN Gateways, BGP Routing, NSGs and Private Endpoints.
• Strong proficiency in Kubernetes configuration and container orchestration techniques.  
• Proficiency in Terraform and HashiCorp tooling (Packer, Vault) for automation.
• Experience with JFrog products (Artifactory/XRay/Runtime) and/or Coder would be ideal.
• Strong expertise in designing and implementing CI/CD pipelines using tools such as Github Actions, GitLab CI/CD, or similar.  
• 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 other cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Google Cloud) is a plus.

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 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