Software Management Platform & Applications Engineer - onsite

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

Job summary

Amentum is looking for a skilled Software Management Platform Engineer in Warrington to enhance software management and security platforms. The role involves collaboration with teams for system reliability, requiring expertise in Linux and various monitoring tools, while promoting a culture of inclusion and support within the organization.

Benefits

Free single medical cover

Enhanced parental leave pay

Professional development reimbursement

Paid volunteering time

Qualifications

• Experience with Elastic Security Tools and tuning rules.
• Proficiency in Linux-based administration.
• Knowledge of monitoring tools and security principles.

Responsibilities

• Manage and develop tuning rules for Elastic Security Tools.
• Operate Linux platforms and maintain monitoring solutions.
• Collaborate with teams to enhance system security.

Skills

Linux-based system administration

Problem-solving

Analytical skills

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science

Tools

Elastic Security Tools

NAGIOS XL

SolarWinds

Cisco Modelling Labs

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Software Management Platform & Applications Engineer - onsite, Warrington

Client: Amentum

Location: Warrington, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference: cb8aa56291f3

Job Views: 2

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 are 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 SLA’s 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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