About DWP Digital
DWP Digital delivers modern digital services across the UK, utilizing fresh ideas and leading‑edge technology.
DWP is the UK’s largest government department, helping people find work and supporting payments worth over £195bn a year.
The role is for experienced infrastructure engineers or cyber‑security professionals who will implement security controls, automate detection and response, and keep our systems secure.
Base pay range
Pay up to £52,442 plus 28.97% employer pension contributions, hybrid working, flexible hours and a great work‑life balance.
What skills, knowledge and experience will you need?
- Principles of Cyber Security Architecture
- ITIL service management
- IT infrastructure in on‑premise and cloud environments
- Ability to design, build and maintain monitoring systems and processes to ensure the smooth operation of live services
- Implementing security controls aligned to frameworks such as NIST or CIS Critical Security Controls
- Infrastructure as code and DevOps principles
You and your role
Security Platform Engineers help manage and develop the systems that keep our organisation secure. You’ll work on the design and day‑to‑day running of enterprise‑grade security platforms, ensuring stability, resilience and alignment with industry standards like NIST and CIS controls.
You’ll be hands‑on with a range of technologies: cloud security, web application firewalls, threat intelligence, automation and vulnerability management. Your work will include managing platforms, solving problems, adding new features and creating alerts to keep us protected.
If you enjoy working with cutting‑edge security tools, collaborating with teams and making a real impact on cyber resilience, this is the role for you.
Location
You’ll join us in one of our digital hubs in Blackpool, Leeds, Manchester or Newcastle‑upon‑Tyne – whichever is convenient for you.
Hybrid Working
We work a hybrid model – some time at home and some time collaborating face‑to‑face in a hub.
Pay
Competitive pay of up to £52,442.
Pension
Great civil service pension with employer contributions worth 28.97%, equivalent to over £12,000 per year.
Holidays
Starting at 26 days rising to 31 days over time, plus up to 3 extra days off a month on flexi‑time and all public holidays.
Benefits
- Flexible working including flexible hours and flex‑friendly policies
- Time off volunteering and charitable giving
- Bring your authentic self to work with “I Can Be Me in DWP”
- Discounts and savings on shopping, fun days out and more
- Interest‑free loans to buy a bike or a season ticket
- Sports and social activities
- Professional development, coaching, mentoring and career progression opportunities
Culture
- DWP recognised as 2024 Diversity Employer of the Year at the Computing Women in Tech Excellence awards
- Diverse and Inclusive Leadership at Digital Leaders Awards 2024
- Commended as Best Place to Work in Digital category in the Computing Digital Technology Leaders awards 2025
- Recognised as one of the Best Public Sector Employers at the 2025 Women In Tech Employer Awards
Process
Our application and selection process is just two stages.
Apply: complete your application on Civil Service Jobs – you’ll find detailed instructions when you click through.
Interview: a single‑stage online interview.
Click apply for more information and to start your application.
Seniority level
Mid‑Senior level.
Employment type
Full‑time.
Job function
Engineering and Information Technology.
Industries
Data Security Software Products, Technology, Information and Internet, Technology, Information and Media.
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