Platform Engineer Outside IR35

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

Job summary

A leading defence contractor in the UK is seeking a skilled Platform Engineer. This role focuses on designing and maintaining secure, containerised platforms using Red Hat OpenShift, delivering robust Cloud Engineering solutions in Azure. Candidates should have extensive experience in cloud-native engineering, automation, and proven track records in sensitive environments. Security clearance eligibility is required. This opportunity allows for a blend of on-site and remote work options.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and maintain secure containerised platforms using Red Hat OpenShift.
• 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 across complex environments.
• Integrate and optimise storage solutions, including Red Hat OpenShift Data Foundation and Azure storage.

Skills

OpenShift expertise

Cloud-native engineering

Automation

Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC)

VMWare experience

Job description

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.