Kubernetes Platform Engineer – Secure Defence Cloud

Ncounter; England; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology service provider is looking for a Platform Engineer with deep Kubernetes expertise to join a significant cloud transformation program in the UK. This role involves maintaining highly available Kubernetes clusters, optimizing configurations, and ensuring compliance with Defence standards. Ideal candidates will have active DV clearance and strong knowledge of GCP services and CI/CD tooling. This is an opportunity to influence national resilience and security through technology.

Qualifications

• Experience with Kubernetes cluster design and scaling.
• Strong knowledge of Kubernetes RBAC and security policies.
• Background in Defence or National Security is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain highly available Kubernetes clusters.
• Collaborate with architects and developers on optimization.
• Implement compliance and security controls in deployments.

Skills

Kubernetes expertise

GCP services knowledge

CI/CD tools proficiency

Collaboration skills

Education

Active DV clearance

Tools

Terraform

GitLab

ArgoCD

Job description

A leading technology service provider is looking for a Platform Engineer with deep Kubernetes expertise to join a significant cloud transformation program in the UK. This role involves maintaining highly available Kubernetes clusters, optimizing configurations, and ensuring compliance with Defence standards. Ideal candidates will have active DV clearance and strong knowledge of GCP services and CI/CD tooling. This is an opportunity to influence national resilience and security through technology.