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    "description": "<p><span style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold\">Work on Technology That Protects What Matters</span></p>\n<p><span style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 10pt\">At <span style=\"font-weight: bold\">SiXworks</span>, we build secure digital solutions that support <span style=\"font-weight: bold\">Defence and National Security missions</span>. Our teams work on complex problems where reliability, security, and speed of innovation matter.</span></p>\n<p><span style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 10pt\"> </span></p>\n<p><span style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 10pt\">We’re looking for a <span style=\"font-weight: bold\">Platform Engineer </span>who enjoys solving difficult technical challenges and wants their work to have real operational impact.</span></p>\n<p><br></p>\n<p><span style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold\">What You’ll Do</span></p>\n<p><span style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 10pt\">As a <span style=\"font-weight: bold\">Platform</span> <span style=\"font-weight: bold\">Engineer,</span> 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.</span></p>\n<p><span style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 10pt\"> </span></p>\n<p><span style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 10pt\">Your work may include:</span></p>\n<p><br></p>\n<p><span style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold\"><span><span>Platform Engineering &amp; Automation</span></span><span> </span></span></p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 10pt\"><span>Design, build, and improve CI/CD pipelines to support secure, scalable, and efficient delivery.</span><span> </span></span></li>\n</ul>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 10pt\"><span>Develop and maintain automation tooling and Infrastructure</span>‑<span>as</span>‑<span>Code solutions (e.g., Terraform, Ansible).</span><span> </span></span></li>\n</ul>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 10pt\"><span>Champion automation initiatives to reduce manual effort and improve consistency across environments.</span><span> </span></span></li>\n</ul>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 10pt\"><span>Support the delivery, upgrade, and maintenance of core platforms, systems, and services.</span><span> </span></span></li>\n</ul>\n<p><br></p>\n<p><span style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold\"><span><span>Architecture, Design &amp; Delivery</span></span><span> </span></span></p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 10pt\"><span>Participate in the architecture and design of new deployments, services, and platform features.</span><span> </span></span></li>\n</ul>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 10pt\"><span>Create proof</span>‑<span>of</span>‑<span>concepts for new technologies and guide them through to production readiness.</span><span> </span></span></li>\n</ul>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 10pt\"><span>Produce high</span>‑<span>quality documentation, diagrams, and design artefacts.</span><span> </span></span></li>\n</ul>\n<p><br></p>\n<p><span style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold\"><span><span>Collaboration &amp; Enablement</span></span><span> </span></span></p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 10pt\"><span>Work closely with development, QA, operations, and support teams to ensure smooth integration and delivery.</span><span> </span></span></li>\n</ul>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 10pt\"><span>Provide guidance on platform usage, best practices, and DevOps principles.</span><span> </span></span></li>\n</ul>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 10pt\"><span>Mentor more junior engineers and contribute to a culture of continuous learning and improvement.</span><span> </span></span></li>\n</ul>\n<p><br></p>\n<p><span style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold\"><span><span>Security &amp; Compliance</span></span><span> </span></span></p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 10pt\"><span>Apply secure</span>‑<span>by</span>‑<span>design principles throughout the platform lifecycle.</span><span> </span></span></li>\n</ul>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 10pt\"><span>Conduct vulnerability assessments and contribute to hardening activities.</span><span> </span></span></li>\n</ul>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 10pt\"><span>Ensure non</span>‑<span>functional requirements (security, scalability, maintainability) are met.</span></span><span> </span></li>\n</ul>\n<p><span style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 10pt\">  </span></p>\n<p><span style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold\">What We’re Looking For</span></p>\n<p><span style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 10pt\">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:</span></p>\n<p><br></p>\n<ul></ul>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 10pt\"><span>Working in Agile or DevOps</span>‑<span>Oriented environments.</span><span> </span></span></li>\n</ul>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 10pt\"><span>Strong documentation skills (e.g., Confluence, Sharepoint).</span><span> </span></span></li>\n</ul>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 10pt\"><span>Strong collaboration skills</span><span> </span></span></li>\n</ul>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 10pt\"><span>Ability to learn new technologies quickly in a fast-paced environment</span><span> </span></span></li>\n</ul>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 10pt\"><span>Linux and/or Windows administration.</span><span> </span></span></li>\n</ul>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 10pt\"><span>Scripting and development skills</span><span> </span></span></li>\n</ul>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 10pt\"><span>Ability to work under pressure</span><span> </span></span></li>\n</ul>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 10pt\"><span>CI/CD tooling (GitLab CI/CD, Jenkins, GitHub Actions, etc.).</span><span> </span></span></li>\n</ul>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 10pt\"><span>Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, Ansible, DSC, ARM templates).</span><span> </span></span></li>\n</ul>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 10pt\"><span>Containerisation and orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes, Podman).</span><span> </span></span></li>\n</ul>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 10pt\"><span>Git workflows, repository management, and configuration</span>‑<span>as</span>‑<span>code practices.</span><span> </span></span></li>\n</ul>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 10pt\"><span>Scripting languages such as Bash, Python, PowerShell, or PHP.</span><span> </span></span></li>\n</ul>\n<p><br></p>\n<p><span style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 10pt\">Just as important are curiosity, strong problem solving ability, and the motivation to continuously improve how technology is designed and delivered.</span></p>\n<p><br></p>\n<p><span style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold\">About SiXworks</span></p>\n<p><span style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 10pt\">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.</span></p>\n<p><span style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 10pt\"> </span></p>\n<p><span style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 10pt\">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.</span></p>\n<p><br></p>\n<p><span style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold\">Why Join Us</span></p>\n<p><span style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 10pt\">Our culture is guided by six principles: <span style=\"font-weight: bold\">Agility, Security, Innovation, Quality, Collaboration and Inclusivity</span> our <em>North Star</em> 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.</span></p>\n<p><span style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 10pt\"> </span></p>\n<p><span style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 10pt\">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.</span></p>\n<p><span style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 10pt\"> </span></p>\n<p><span style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 10pt\">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 &amp; restaurant on site and lots of open break out spaces.</span></p>\n<p><br></p>\n<p><span style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 10pt\"><span style=\"font-weight: bold\">A word on UK Security Clearance</span> </span></p>\n<p><span style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 10pt\">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:  </span></p>\n<p><span style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 10pt\"><a href=\"https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/united-kingdom-security-vetting-clearance-levels\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">United Kingdom Security Vetting: clearance levels - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)</a> </span></p>\n<p><span style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 10pt\"> </span></p>\n<p><span style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 10pt\"><span style=\"font-weight: bold\">Interested?</span> </span></p>\n<p><span style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 10pt\">Please apply!</span></p>",
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