SiXworks

Responsibilities Involved in the development of a diverse range of projects. Active part of the development team. Helping shape and expand Agile working practices. Working with complex systems and applications. Analyse requirements and user stories and help provide acceptance criteria. Feed into non-functional testing requirements. Exploratory testing. Communication with the development team and project stakeholders. Reporting on test outcomes at the level required for the project. Test gap analysis - identifying scenarios to be tested and/or automated. Ensuring quality of products as they move from prototype / proof of concept into Production. Requirements and skills A passion for testing. Excellent communication skills. Experience with Agile methodology and exploratory testing. Excellent documentation skills. Working knowledge of testing tools and test management software. Versatility, analytical mind and problem-solving aptitude. Strong organisational skills. Willingness to undergo Security Clearance. Please mention if you have: Test automation experience. Performance testing experience. Security testing experience. 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. 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. 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 () Notice SiXworks recognises the benefits of Reserve service to Country, Company and individual. We support Reservists and actively encourage them to apply. We are not considering submissions from agencies.

A secure digital solutions provider in Farnborough seeks an enthusiastic tester to join their team. Responsibilities include participating in diverse development projects, ensuring product quality, and maintaining communication with the development team. Ideal candidates will have strong communication abilities, experience in Agile methodology, and a passion for testing. They offer a competitive salary along with benefits such as private medical insurance and a robust professional development program.

Work on Technology That Protects What Matters At SiXworks, we build secure digital solutions that support Defence and National Security missions. Our teams work on complex problems where reliability, security, and speed of innovation matter. We're looking for a Software Engineer who enjoys solving difficult technical challenges and wants their work to have real operational impact. This role requires occasional visits to Herefordshire. What You'll Do As a Software Engineer, you'll help design, build, and deliver secure digital solutions in highly secure environments. You'll work alongside engineers, architects, and delivery specialists to develop technology that enables faster, safer decision making for critical operations. Your work may include: Collaborate with the development team to design, develop, and maintain software solutions. Develop reliable applications in Kotlin Jetpack Compose for Android. Utilise GIT for version control and ensure efficient code management and collaboration. Design and implement backend solutions using either Rust, Python, or Go, ensuring robustness and scalability (e.g. writing web APIs). Utilise Docker for containerisation to streamline deployment processes and ensure consistency across environments. Implement and maintain CI/CD pipelines to automate software delivery and deployment. Write clean, efficient, and well documented code following industry best practices. Participate in code reviews, providing constructive feedback to team members. Stay updated with the latest technologies, trends, and best practices in software development. What We're Looking For We value people who take ownership, think critically, and enjoy working as part of a collaborative team tackling complex challenges. You don't need to tick every box, but we're particularly interested in people with skills and experience in: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field. Strong proficiency in GIT for version control and collaborative development. Proficiency in Android Kotlin front end development. Happy to develop PoC applications where requirements may change rapidly and rework is common. Familiarity with backend development languages such as Rust, Python, or Go. Solid understanding of software development principles (MVVM, UDF), Web APIs, standards (e.g. OpenAPI), and data structures. Experience with Docker for containerisation and deployment. Knowledge of DevOps processes, including CI/CD pipelines and automated testing frameworks. Strong communication and collaboration abilities within a team environment. Ability to adapt to a fast paced, dynamic work environment and learn new technologies quickly. Comfortable with developing in a secure environment (on remote developer environments, VMs etc). Just as important are curiosity, strong problem solving ability, and the motivation to continuously improve how technology is designed and delivered. We offer competitive salaries and a package that supports your wellbeing and development, including 25 days annual leave + bank holidays, free Private Medical cover and Life Assurance, Generous pension (10% employer, 5% employee contribution), Bonus and Professional development and training support. In addition to secure parking, gym, café & restaurant on site and lots of open break out spaces. 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

SiXworks in Cheltenham is searching for a Software Engineer to work on secure digital solutions supporting Defence and National Security. The role involves designing and building applications in Kotlin Jetpack Compose, implementing backend solutions using Rust, Python, or Go, and optimizing deployment processes with Docker and CI/CD pipelines. We value innovation and problem-solving skills in candidates who can adapt to fast-paced environments. Competitive salary and extensive benefits package included.

SiXworks in Farnborough is seeking a Security Engineer to join their team working on secure digital solutions for Defence and National Security. You will be responsible for designing and delivering technologies that ensure security in complex operational environments. Ideal candidates will have experience in security tooling management, identity solutions, and threat frameworks, alongside strong problem-solving skills. The role offers a competitive salary and benefit package, including private medical cover and generous pension contributions.

Work on Technology That Protects What Matters At SiXworks, we build secure digital solutions that support Defence and National Security missions. Our teams work on complex problems where reliability, security, and speed of innovation matter. We're looking for a Security Engineer who enjoys solving difficult technical challenges and wants their work to have real operational impact. What You'll Do As a Security Engineer, you'll help design, build, and deliver secure digital solutions in highly secure environments. You'll work alongside engineers, architects, and delivery specialists to develop technology that enables faster, safer decision making for critical operations. Credential Lifecycle Management Manually creating or bulk importing passwords, SSH keys, and API keys Configuring and verifying Remote Password Changing (RPC) to ensure credentials rotate on a set schedule without service interruption. Checking our servers can successfully communicate with target systems to validate that stored credentials are still correct. Discovery & Network Visibility Running regular Discovery scans across Active Directory and network segments to identify new privileged accounts, service accounts, and dependencies. Mapping how service accounts are used by Windows Services, Scheduled Tasks, or IIS Application Pools to ensure rotation doesn't break critical systems. System Maintenance & Performance Proactive management of technical vulnerabilities and system security. Monitoring the status of Distributed Engines (DE) to ensure they are online and processing tasks like heartbeats and password changes without latency. Monitoring and improving performance and ensuring all secrets are bound to launchers, and secret templates are used and updated as required. Configuring and verifying automated database backups (full, differential, and log) to meet Recovery Point Objectives (RPO). Applying security patches and upgrades to our platforms. Maintaining the licenses and certifications and updating where required. Checking the results of recent Discovery scans to see if new privileged accounts, service accounts, or dependencies were found. Access Governance Managing Role Based Access Control (RBAC) by creating roles, defining folder structures, and setting granular permissions for users and groups. Audit & Compliance Generating and reviewing audit logs and reports (e.g., most active users, failed heartbeats) to detect unusual activity and prove compliance. Configuring launchers to record privileged sessions, allowing or disallowing full keystroke and video audits of administrative work. Technical Troubleshooting Resolving issues related to firewall requests and load balancer configuration. Security Oversight Monitoring active sessions to detect any currently active privileged sessions, particularly on high value assets like Domain Controllers. Troubleshooting any Remote Password Changing (RPC) failures from the previous 24 hours to prevent account lockouts or stale credentials. Correlating server alerts with your SIEM to investigate suspicious activity, such as multiple failed login attempts or large scale secret exports. What We're Looking For We value people who take ownership, think critically, and enjoy working as part of a collaborative team tackling complex challenges. You don't need to tick every box, but we're particularly interested in people with skills/experience in: Deploying and managing security tooling (vulnerability scanning, EDR agents, etc). Deploying and managing identity solutions (directory services, IdPs, privileged access management solutions). Basic understanding of threat frameworks (such as ATT&CK). High standards in written report and/or design documentation. Working at a technical low level design level with the project team. Knowledge and experience of Agile, DevSecOps, CI/CD principles and their application in secure environments. Understanding of MOD assurance and policies. Just as important are curiosity, strong problem solving ability, and the motivation to continuously improve how technology is designed and delivered. Benefits We offer competitive salaries and a package that supports your wellbeing and development, including 25 days annual leave + bank holidays, free private medical cover and life assurance, generous pension (10% employer, 5% employee contribution), bonus and professional development and training support. In addition to secure parking, gym, café & restaurant on site and lots of open breakout spaces. 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 the highest level of Security Clearance. More details relating to UK Security Clearance can be found here: United Kingdom Security Vetting: clearance levels - GOV.UK () Interested? Please apply!

What You'll Do As a DCS Engineer, you'll help design, build, and deliver secure digital solutions in highly secure environments. You'll work alongside engineers, architects, and delivery specialists to develop technology that enables faster, safer decision making for critical operations. Your work may include: 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. What We're Looking For We value people who take ownership, think critically, and enjoy working as part of a collaborative team tackling complex challenges. You don't need to tick every box, but we're particularly interested in people with skills/experience in: 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. Experience with monitoring tools such as Prometheus, Grafana, or similar for infrastructure and application monitoring. 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. Just as important are curiosity, strong problem solving ability, and the motivation to continuously improve how technology is designed and delivered. About SiXworks SiXworks is a specialist digital innovation partner delivering secure, mission critical technology to Defence and National Security organisations. We focus on digital experimentation, secure by design architecture, cloud technologies, and rapid application development to help our customers move faster and stay ahead of evolving challenges. Our team combines expertise from across technology, business, and operational backgrounds including the armed forces creating a collaborative environment where practical thinking and innovation thrive. Why Join Us Our culture is guided by six principles: Agility, Security, Innovation, Quality, Collaboration and Inclusivity. 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. As an end to end digital innovation and delivery partner, we turn complex challenges into mission critical digital advantages. This is a thrilling time for us, with ambitious plans for growth. We are looking for brilliant, experienced, driven and self motivated people to join the team on our journey. We offer competitive salaries and a package that supports your well being and development, including 25 days annual leave + bank holidays, free Private Medical cover and Life Assurance, generous pension (10% employer, 5% employee contribution), bonus and professional development and training support. In addition to secure parking, gym, café & restaurant on site and lots of open breakout spaces. 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 (). Interested? Please apply!

SiXworks is looking for a DCS Engineer based in Farnborough, United Kingdom. In this role, you will design and implement secure digital solutions in critical environments, focusing on Kubernetes and CI/CD pipeline development. Candidates should have at least 5 years of experience in relevant roles, a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Engineering, and strong skills in automation, monitoring tools, and cloud platforms. The position offers a competitive salary, excellent benefits including private medical cover and a generous pension plan.

Work on Technology That Protects What Matters At SiXworks, we build secure digital solutions that support Defence and National Security missions. Our teams work on complex problems where reliability, security, and speed of innovation matter. We're looking for a Security Platform Engineer who enjoys solving difficult technical challenges and wants their work to have real operational impact. What You'll Do As a Security Platform Engineer, you'll help design, build, and deliver secure digital solutions in highly secure environments. You'll work alongside engineers, architects, and delivery specialists to develop technology that enables faster, safer decision making for critical operations. Your work may include: 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 Document configuration of security tooling What We're Looking For We value people who take ownership, think critically, and enjoy working as part of a collaborative team tackling complex challenges. You don't need to tick every box, but we're particularly interested in people with skills/experience in: 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 SIEM tooling (e.g. Splunk) Experience deploying vulnerability scanning and analysis tooling (e.g. Nessus) 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 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 Just as important are curiosity, strong problem solving ability, and the motivation to continuously improve how technology is designed and delivered. Benefits We offer competitive salaries and a package that supports your wellbeing and development, including 25 days annual leave + bank holidays, free Private Medical cover and Life Assurance, Generous pension (10% employer, 5% employee contribution), Bonus and Professional development and training support. In addition to secure parking, gym, café & restaurant on site and lots of open break out spaces. 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 Application Interested? Please apply!

SiXworks is seeking a DevSecOps Policy Engineer to help design, build, and deliver secure digital solutions in highly secure environments. The successful candidate will collaborate with teams to translate regulatory standards into automated code and implement CI/CD pipelines. The ideal candidate should have extensive experience with Azure, Kubernetes, and strong communication skills. We offer a competitive salary, 25 days annual leave, free medical cover, and excellent professional development opportunities.

Work on Technology That Protects What Matters At SiXworks, we build secure digital solutions that support Defence and National Security missions. Our teams work on complex problems where reliability, security, and speed of innovation matter. We're looking for a DevSecOps Policy Engineer who enjoys solving difficult technical challenges and wants their work to have real operational impact. What You'll Do As a DevSecOps Policy Engineer, you'll help design, build, and deliver secure digital solutions in highly secure environments. You'll work alongside engineers, architects, and delivery specialists to develop technology that enables faster, safer decision making for critical operations. Your work may include: Collaborate with the Experimentation, Production and Development teams to design, develop, and maintain software solutions. Translate regulatory and internal security standards into automated code, for deployments in environments such as Azure, VCF and Hyper V. Develop responsive and interactive user interfaces (e.g. JavaScript/TypeScript and React). Make effective use of containerisation technologies (e.g. Kubernetes) to streamline deployment processes and ensure consistency across environments. Implement and maintain CI/CD pipelines to automate software delivery and deployment. Develop custom code to support Data Centric Interoperability (a Zero Trust/Data Centric Security paradigm) workload following Software Engineering principles and industry best practices. Provide automation / orchestration support across the Apps, Platform and Workload pillars. Complete Dev activities as directed by pillar leads (Apps, Platform & Workload). Participate in code reviews, providing and responding to constructive feedback from team members. Stay updated with the latest technologies, tools and best practices in software development. What We're Looking For We value people who take ownership, think critically, and enjoy working as part of a collaborative team tackling complex challenges. You don't need to tick every box, but we're particularly interested in people with skills/experience in: Extensive experience working on Azure / Hyper V / VCF workloads. Proficiency in Git for version control and collaborative development. Solid understanding of software development principles, algorithms and data structures. Experience with Kubernetes for containerisation and deployment. Knowledge of DevOps processes, including CI/CD pipelines and automated testing frameworks. Strong communication and collaboration abilities within a team environment, including written and verbal communication and remote collaboration. Ability to compare different languages and technologies to contribute to selection discussions. Ability to adapt to a fast paced, dynamic work environment and learn new technologies quickly. Familiarity with secure engineering and development practices. Experience with public and private cloud platforms such as Azure / VCF. Experience with container orchestration tools like Docker. Familiarity with Agile development methodologies and DevSecOps. Understanding of web security principles and best practices. About SiXworks SiXworks is a specialist digital innovation partner delivering secure, mission critical technology to Defence and National Security organisations. We focus on digital experimentation, secure by design architecture, cloud technologies, and rapid application development to help our customers move faster and stay ahead of evolving challenges. Benefits We offer competitive salaries and a package that supports your wellbeing and development, including 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, free private medical cover and Life Assurance, generous pension (10% employer, 5% employee contribution), bonus and professional development and training support. Additional perks include secure parking, gym, café & restaurant on site and open breakout spaces. 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. Details can be found here: United Kingdom Security Vetting: clearance levels - GOV.UK ()

Work on Technology That Protects What Matters At SiXworks, we build secure digital solutions that support Defence and National Security missions. Our teams work on complex problems where reliability, security, and speed of innovation matter. We're looking for a PMO Coordinator who enjoys solving difficult technical challenges and wants their work to have real operational impact. What You'll Do As a PMO Coordinator you'll provide essential support to our wider Programme delivery function. Your work may include: Programme Governance: Coordinate the production and consolidation of weekly and monthly status reports, ensuring high standards of data accuracy and professional presentation. Resource Coordination: Support recruitment and onboarding processes within the programme. Drive and support resource management processes including time sheet submissions and utilisation forecasting. Stakeholder Liaison: Act as a central coordinator for the programme team. You will be expected to work flexibly across different workstreams to support Project Managers and technical leads as priorities shift. RAID Management: Maintain and update Risk, Issue, Assumption, and Dependency (RAID) logs, ensuring that items are regularly reviewed and escalated where necessary. Quality Control: Conduct internal audits of project documentation and stage gate evidence to ensure alignment with SiXworks and IBM delivery frameworks. Meeting Facilitation: Organise and document key governance meetings, ensuring actions are captured, assigned, and tracked to completion. Event Coordination: Supporting and coordination of customer and internal events. What We're Looking For We value people who take ownership, think critically, and enjoy working as part of a collaborative team tackling complex challenges. You don't need to tick every box, but we're particularly interested in people with skills/experience in: Proven PMO Experience: A minimum of 2 years of experience specifically within a PMO Coordinator or Analyst capacity. Attention to Detail: A disciplined approach to data entry, documentation, and reporting. You should have a track record of identifying inconsistencies before they reach stakeholders. Collaborative Approach: Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team. You must be approachable and proactive in assisting colleagues to meet collective deadlines. Technical Proficiency: Strong command of the Microsoft Office Suite-specifically Excel (data manipulation and reporting) and PowerPoint. Experience with tools like Jira, Confluence, or MS Project is highly advantageous. Adaptability: Experience working in environments where requirements can change quickly, requiring a calm and flexible response to shifting priorities. People Centric: You understand that PMO is a service function. You focus on supporting the team to ensure successful delivery. Direct & Clear: You communicate complex information simply and effectively, both in writing and verbally. Highly Organised: You can manage multiple administrative threads simultaneously without losing focus on core governance requirements. Just as important are curiosity, strong problem solving ability, and the motivation to continuously improve how technology is designed and delivered. About SiXworks SiXworks is a specialist digital innovation partner delivering secure, mission critical technology to Defence and National Security organisations. We focus on digital experimentation, secure by design architecture, cloud technologies, and rapid application development to help our customers move faster and stay ahead of evolving challenges. Our team combines expertise from across technology, business, and operational backgrounds including the armed forces creating a collaborative environment where practical thinking and innovation thrive. Why Join Us Our culture is guided by six principles: Agility, Security, Innovation, Quality, Collaboration and Inclusivity. Our North Star for how we work. 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. As an end to end digital innovation and delivery partner, we turn complex challenges into mission critical digital advantages. This is a thrilling time for us, with ambitious plans for growth. We are looking for brilliant, experienced, driven and self motivated people to join the team on our journey. We offer competitive salaries and a package that supports your wellbeing and development, including 25 days annual leave + bank holidays, free Private Medical cover and Life Assurance, generous pension (10% employer, 5% employee contribution), bonus and professional development and training support. In addition to secure parking, gym, café & restaurant on site and lots of open break out spaces. 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 ().

SiXworks is seeking a Security Platform Engineer to design and deliver secure digital solutions that support Defence and National Security missions. The role includes deploying secure infrastructure within Kubernetes and collaborating with teams to embed security best practices. We offer a competitive salary and benefits, including 25 days annual leave, Private Medical cover, and a generous pension scheme. Candidates must be eligible for UK Security Clearance.

What You'll Do As a Lead Technical Architect, you'll lead a comprehensive assessment of a client's ultra secure network estate. The role will evaluate current infrastructure, identify risks and gaps, and produce recommendations for modernisation, replacement, or upgrade strategies. Must be DV cleared and experienced in UK public sector secure environments. Your work may include: Lead end to end technical assessment of complex, high security network environments. Analyse architecture, design, configurations, security controls, and operational processes. Produce detailed findings, strategic options, and modernisation roadmaps. Engage with stakeholders, run workshops, and challenge existing assumptions. Oversee a small technical team delivering discovery, documentation, and analysis. Ensure recommendations align with national security standards and accreditation requirements. What We're Looking For We value people who take ownership, think critically, and enjoy working as part of a collaborative team tackling complex challenges. You don't need to tick every box, but we're particularly interested in people with skills/experience in: Extensive experience designing and assessing secure networks (LAN, WAN, firewalls, VPN, segmentation, zero trust). Deep understanding of protective monitoring, cryptography, network hardening, and cross domain solutions. Strong documentation, architecture modelling, and communication skills. Experience with government security frameworks (NCSC, JSPs, PSN, NIS). Just as important are curiosity, strong problem solving ability, and the motivation to continuously improve how technology is designed and delivered. Security clearance: Due to the secure nature of the position and working environment, you must have or be eligible to obtain the highest level of Security Clearance.

SiXworks is looking for a Lead Technical Architect in Farnborough, UK. The successful candidate will spearhead the assessment of ultra-secure network environments, addressing risks and making recommendations. You will lead a technical team, engage stakeholders, and ensure solutions align with national security standards. Ideal candidates have extensive experience in designing secure networks and understanding government security frameworks. Security clearance eligibility is a requirement.