DevSecOps Policy Engineer

IBM SiXworks; Farnborough; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

Private Medical cover

Life Assurance

Generous pension

Bonus

Professional development and training

Secure parking

Gym on site

Cafe on site

Restaurant on site

Job summary

SiXworks is seeking a DevSecOps Policy Engineer to design, build, and deliver secure digital solutions in highly secure environments. You will work with engineers, architects, and delivery specialists to enable faster and safer decision-making for critical operations.

Responsibilities include CI/CD implementation, automation, and translating security standards into automated code for Azure, VCF, and Hyper-V workloads.

Qualifications

• Experience designing, building and delivering secure digital solutions.
• Knowledge of Azure, Hyper-V and VCF workloads and secure environments.
• Proficiency with Git for version control and collaboration.
• Familiarity with Kubernetes and containerisation.
• Understanding of DevSecOps, CI/CD pipelines and automated testing frameworks.
• Ability to adapt to fast-paced environments and learn new technologies quickly.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and deliver secure digital solutions in highly secure environments.
• Collaborate with engineers, architects, and delivery specialists to enable faster, safer decision-making.
• Translate regulatory and security standards into automated code for Azure/VCF/Hyper-V deployments.
• Implement and maintain CI/CD pipelines to automate software delivery and deployment.
• Develop code to support Data-Centric Interoperability and Zero Trust security workloads.

Skills

Azure

Hyper-V

VCF

Kubernetes

Git

CI/CD

Security practices

DevSecOps

Cloud security

Tools

Docker

Job description

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.
• Translating regulatory and internal security standards into automated code, for deployments in environments such as Azure, VCF and Hyper-V
• 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.

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.

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)