Hosting Platform Engineer — Automation & Security

HCLTech; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

HCLTech in London seeks a Hosting Platform Engineer for a 12-month hybrid role. You will manage OS, middleware, Java and application servers, focusing on patching, upgrades, security hardening and DR validation across UNIX/Linux environments.

Key activities include driving platform stability, security and compliance, performing remediation, and collaborating with engineering, operations and governance teams. 5-10 years of relevant experience is required.

Qualifications

• 5-10 years of hosting/platform engineering experience.
• Experience patching/upgrading UNIX/Linux environments.
• Strong skills in security hardening and DR validation.
• Ability to work in hybrid, fixed-term contract roles.

Responsibilities

• Drive platform stability, security and compliance objectives.
• Execute patching, upgrades and vulnerability remediation.
• Collaborate with engineering, operations, security and business stakeholders.
• Support governance, reporting, audit readiness and continuous improvement.
• Implement automation and operational best practices where applicable.

Skills

OS patching

Middleware

Java

Security hardening

Automation mindset

Tools

UNIX/Linux

Java

Automation tooling

Job description

HCLTech in London seeks a Hosting Platform Engineer for a 12-month hybrid role. You will manage OS, middleware, Java and application servers, focusing on patching, upgrades, security hardening and DR validation across UNIX/Linux environments.

Key activities include driving platform stability, security and compliance, performing remediation, and collaborating with engineering, operations and governance teams. 5-10 years of relevant experience is required.