Cyber Operations Platform Management & Applications Engineer - onsite

Amentum; Corsham; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defense and engineering company in Corsham is seeking a Cyber Operations Platform Management & Applications Engineer. The role focuses on managing, maintaining, and enhancing software management and security monitoring platforms, requiring collaboration with cross-functional teams to ensure system reliability. Preferred candidates will have experience with Elastic Security Tools and proficiency in Linux administration. This position is 100% onsite, with no remote work options available.

Benefits

Free single medical cover

Enhanced parental leave pay

Reimbursement for professional development

Qualifications

• Experience with developing tuning rules for monitoring tools.
• Solid understanding of system security principles and best practices.
• Ability to work effectively with cyber security and network teams.

Responsibilities

• Manage and develop tuning rules for Elastic Security Tools.
• Operate and optimise Linux-based platforms.
• Oversee monitoring solutions for Windows/Linux platforms.

Skills

Experience with Elastic Security Tools

Proficiency in Linux-based system administration

Knowledge of monitoring tools (NAGIOS XL, WUG, SolarWinds)

Collaboration skills

Strong problem-solving and analytical skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

NAGIOS XL

SolarWinds

Cisco Modelling Labs

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Cyber Operations Platform Management & Applications Engineer - onsite, Corsham

Client: Amentum

Location: Corsham, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference: 940b61ac2bba

Job Views: 16

Posted: 12.08.2025

Expiry Date: 26.09.2025

Job Description:

We’ll inspire and empower you to deliver your best work so you can evolve, grow and succeed - today and into tomorrow. We offer an exciting range of opportunities to develop your career within a supportive and diverse team who always strive to do the right thing for our people, clients and communities.

People are our greatest asset, and we offer a competitive package to retain and attract the best talent.

In addition to the benefits you’d expect, UK employees also receive free single medical cover and digital GP service, family-friendly benefits such as enhanced parental leave pay and free membership of employee assistance and parental programmes, plus reimbursement towards relevant professional development and memberships. We also give back to our communities through our Collectively program which incorporates matched-funding, paid volunteering time and charitable donations.

About the Opportunity

Amentum is seeking a skilled Software Management Platform Engineer to manage, maintain, and enhance software management and security monitoring platforms. This role involves close collaboration with cross-functional teams, ensuring the reliability, security, and efficiency of critical systems under the guidance of domain-specific leads.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage, maintain, and develop tuning rules for Elastic Security Tools under the direction of the Cysoc Team Lead/Manager.
• Operate and optimise Linux-based platforms, ensuring seamless functionality under the guidance of the Cysoc Team Lead/Manager.
• Oversee and maintain monitoring solutions such as NAGIOS XL, WUG, and SolarWinds for Windows/Linux platforms, working under the direction of the Domain Admin.
• Manage and maintain the Cisco Modelling Labs platform, ensuring reliability and efficiency under the leadership of the Networks Lead.
• Implement automation and optimization strategies to enhance platform performance.
• Collaborate with cybersecurity and network teams to improve system resilience and security.
• Document procedures, configurations, and best practices for system management tools.
• Troubleshoot and resolve performance issues proactively.

Due to the classification of this system, there is no opportunity for remote working, and the support team works flexibly to maintain a constant presence during working hours. There are no out-of-hours SLAs associated with this system.

Here’s What You’ll Need:

• Experience with Elastic Security Tools and developing tuning rules.
• Proficiency in Linux-based system administration.
• Knowledge of Windows/Linux monitoring tools (NAGIOS XL, WUG, SolarWinds).
• Familiarity with Cisco Modelling Labs Platform administration.
• Understanding of system security principles and best practices.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Ability to collaborate effectively across cybersecurity, infrastructure, and networking teams.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field (or equivalent).

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in scripting and automation.
• Industry certifications related to cybersecurity, system monitoring, or network administration.
• Prior experience in enterprise-scale software management and monitoring environments.

Our Culture:

Our values stand on a foundation of safety, integrity, inclusion and diversity. We put people at the heart of our business, and we genuinely believe that we all succeed by supporting one another through our culture of caring. We value positive mental health and a sense of belonging for all employees.

We aim to embed inclusion and diversity in everything we do. We know that if we are inclusive, we’re more connected, and if we are diverse, we’re more creative. We accept people for who they are, regardless of age, disability, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, mental health, race, faith or belief, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, and whether you’re pregnant or on family leave. This is reflected in our wide range of Global Employee Networks centered on inclusion and diversity.

We partner with VERCIDA to help us attract and retain diverse talent. For greater online accessibility, please visit to view and access our roles. As a Disability Confident employer, we will interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for a vacancy. We welcome applications from candidates who are seeking flexible working and from those who may not meet all the listed requirements for a role.

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