Software Management Platform & Applications Engineer - onsite

Amentum; Bristol; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a skilled Software Management Platform Engineer in Bristol to manage and enhance security monitoring platforms. The role involves optimizing systems, collaborating with teams, and requires expertise in Linux administration. Join a supportive and diverse team committed to empowering your success.

Benefits

Free medical cover

Enhanced parental leave pay

Professional development reimbursement

Paid volunteering time

Qualifications

• Experience with Elastic Security Tools and tuning rules.
• Knowledge of system security principles and best practices.
• Familiarity with monitoring tools and Cisco Modelling Labs.

Responsibilities

• Manage and develop tuning rules for Elastic Security Tools.
• Oversee monitoring solutions on Windows/Linux platforms.
• Implement automation strategies for platform performance.

Skills

Elastic Security Tools

Linux administration

Windows monitoring tools

Cisco Modelling Labs

Problem-solving skills

Collaboration skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science

Tools

NAGIOS XL

WUG

SolarWinds

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Software Management Platform & Applications Engineer - onsite, Bristol

Client: Amentum

Location: Bristol, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference: 7387ff975131

Job Views: 4

Posted: 29.06.2025

Expiry Date: 13.08.2025

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 involves collaboration with cross-functional teams to ensure system reliability, security, and efficiency 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, remote working is not available. The support team works flexibly to maintain a constant presence during working hours. There are no out-of-hours SLAs associated with this system.

Qualifications:

• 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 are based on safety, integrity, inclusion, and diversity. We prioritize supporting our people through a culture of caring, promoting positive mental health, and fostering a sense of belonging for all employees. We are committed to inclusion and diversity, accepting individuals regardless of age, disability, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, mental health, race, faith, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, or family status. We partner with VERCIDA to attract and retain diverse talent. For greater accessibility, please visit our careers page. As a Disability Confident employer, we will interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria. We welcome applications from candidates seeking flexible working arrangements or who may not meet all listed requirements.