Platform Engineer | Outside IR35

Sanderson Government & Defence; Corsham; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A government & defense agency in the UK is seeking a skilled Platform Engineer to work on mission-critical programs. This role involves designing secure containerised platforms and delivering cloud solutions while ensuring scalability and resilience. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience with OpenShift, automation practices, and a background in sensitive environments. The position requires SC clearance eligibility. Interested candidates should send their profiles to the provided email address.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience in OpenShift and cloud-native engineering.
• Background in automation and IaC practices.
• Track record of delivering secure, scalable platforms.

Responsibilities

• Design and maintain secure containerised platforms using OpenShift.
• Deliver Cloud Engineering solutions in Azure.
• Develop Infrastructure-as-Code to automate deployments.

Skills

OpenShift

Cloud Engineering

Infrastructure-as-Code

Virtualisation

Storage Solutions

Job description

Position:

Position: Platform Engineer

Location: Corsham / Remote

Salary: Market Rate (Outside IR35)

Security Clearance: SC Clearance Required | Willing to undergo DV Clearance Required

About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled Platform Engineer to join our mission‑critical programmes within the defence sector. This role offers the opportunity to work on cutting‑edge technology that underpins national security and resilience.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, build, and maintain secure containerised platforms using Red Hat OpenShift (including RHACM; RHACS advantageous).
• Deliver robust Cloud Engineering solutions in Azure, ensuring scalability and resilience.
• Develop and manage Infrastructure‑as‑Code to automate deployments and streamline operations.
• Deploy and support virtualised solutions (VMWare, KASM) across complex environments.
• Integrate and optimise storage solutions, including Red Hat OpenShift Data Foundation (ODF) and Azure storage.

About You

• Extensive hands‑on experience in OpenShift and cloud‑native engineering.
• Strong background in automation and IaC practices.
• Proven track record in delivering secure, scalable platforms in sensitive environments.
• Clearance eligibility for defence projects.

If you're interested in hearing more, please do send your profile to [e-mail]

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