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Security Platform Engineer

Job Locations UK
ID
2026-2214
Category
Security
Type
Full-Time

What you'll be doing:

At Atech, we're a leading managed services and cybersecurity provider, helping organisations stay secure, resilient and ahead of evolving cyber threats. In this role, you'll be responsible for the platforms that power our Security Operations Centre, ensuring they're secure, scalable and performing at their best.

You’ll be:

  • Owning and optimising our SIEM, SOAR and AI-powered security tooling, ensuring maximum performance, reliability and value.
  • Managing security platforms such as Microsoft Sentinel and AI-assisted investigation tools, helping our teams detect and respond to threats faster.
  • Monitoring platform health, licensing, data ingestion and alert quality, proactively resolving issues before they impact service delivery.
  • Designing and implementing integrations between security platforms, automation tools and customer environments.
  • Driving automation and continuous improvement initiatives that reduce manual effort and improve operational efficiency.
  • Leading the deployment of SIEM content, data connectors and detection capabilities into new customer environments.
  • Owning platform governance, access controls and change management processes across the security engineering estate.
  • Evaluating new technologies, product updates and AI-driven capabilities to keep our security services at the forefront of the industry.
  • Working closely with Security Engineering, Security Automation and Threat Detection & Response teams to deliver best-in-class security outcomes.
  • Supporting and enhancing AI-powered triage and investigation capabilities, helping to streamline and accelerate security operations.
  • Creating and maintaining high-quality technical documentation, standards and best practices.
  • Continuously improving the reliability, scalability and effectiveness of the platforms that underpin our managed security services.

This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys combining platform engineering, automation and cyber security, while playing a key role in shaping the future of Atech's security operations capability.

 

We want to hear from you if you:

  • Take ownership and pride in the platforms you manage, treating them as critical services that others rely on every day.
  • Have a meticulous approach to configuration, governance and change management, with a strong focus on quality and consistency.
  • Proactively identify risks, issues and opportunities for improvement before they impact customers or services.
  • Enjoy collaborating with Security Engineering, Security Automation and Threat Detection & Response teams to deliver seamless security outcomes.
  • Are passionate about continuous improvement and always looking for ways to enhance reliability, scalability and operational efficiency.
  • Can communicate complex technical concepts clearly, both in documentation and when working with stakeholders.
  • Have experience managing and optimising enterprise security platforms, ensuring performance, capacity and licensing are effectively maintained.
  • Thrive on creating and refining processes, standards and tooling that improve the way teams work.
  • Have experience supporting SIEM platforms and onboarding new customers, ensuring high-quality data collection and monitoring from day one.
  • Stay up to date with emerging technologies, automation opportunities and AI-driven capabilities that can enhance security operations.
  • Understand the importance of governance, peer review and change control in a high-performing security environment.
  • Enjoy solving problems, reducing manual effort and delivering measurable improvements that make life easier for both customers and colleagues.

Above all, you're a proactive platform specialist who combines strong technical expertise with a continuous improvement mindset and a passion for delivering reliable, secure services.

 

What's in it for me?

  • Competitive salary with the opportunity to grow your career in a leading cybersecurity business.
  • 34 days annual leave including bank holidays, plus your birthday off.
  • 4x salary life assurance for added peace of mind.
  • Enhanced family leave, including 26 weeks' full pay for maternity and adoption leave, and 3 weeks' full pay for paternity leave.
  • Company pension scheme with employer contributions.
  • 12 dedicated training days per year plus full access to LinkedIn Learning to support your development.
  • Flexible benefits platform offering Cycle to Work, Tech Scheme, gym membership discounts and retail savings.
  • Health and wellbeing benefits, including healthcare cash plans and optional critical illness cover.
  • Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) providing confidential support and counselling when you need it.
  • The opportunity to work alongside some of the best security professionals in the industry on complex, high-impact cyber challenges.

Who you'll be doing it for:

Atech part of the Iomart Group is a highly accredited Microsoft Partner who delivers transformed technology with managed services. Our team of certified Microsoft experts align with your team to deliver an excellent service tailored to your individual needs, 24/7/365.

  • Our services support 25,000 users globally and proactively monitor 45,000+ devices in key areas:
  • Azure Infrastructure Managed Service
  • Modern Workplace: Office 365, Microsoft 365, and Azure Virtual Desktop
  • Managed Security and SOC with Microsoft Defender, Sentinel

What to do next:

Please click apply if you like the sound of this. If you do not have an up to date CV or want to have a chat about the role first, please contact us on careers@iomart.com

 

We’re an equal opportunities employer and want our vacancies to be available to all, so if you need us to make any reasonable adjustments during the process then just let us know.

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