Platform Engineer- SC Cleared

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

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is looking for a Platform Engineer with active SC clearance for a contract position in Hampshire. The ideal candidate will be involved in innovative projects within the Defence sector, leveraging their expertise in cloud infrastructure and platform security. A strong understanding of Kubernetes and experience in DevOps or Infrastructure Development is crucial. Competitive rate of up to £600 per day outside IR35 is offered. Interested candidates should apply promptly with an updated CV.

Qualifications

• Active SC Clearance and eligibility for DV Clearance required.
• Experience in a Platform, DevOps, or Infrastructure Development role.
• Based in Hampshire or able to travel to Hampshire.

Responsibilities

• Work on high-impact, innovative, and mission-critical projects.
• Shape solutions that make a real difference.

Skills

Proficiency in Kubernetes

Strong understanding of cloud infrastructure (AWS, Azure, GCP)

CI/CD tooling experience

Understanding of platform security and compliance

Tools

AWS

Azure

GCP

Ansible

Terraform

Job description

PLATFROM ENGINEER- SC CLEARED

• Contract opportunity for a Platform Engineer with active SC clearance.
• Up to £600/ day outside IR35 DOE.
• Hampshire based offices.
• To apply, please call Laura Jackson on 02038540120, or email [e-mail] with an up-to-date CV.

WHO ARE WE?

We’re hiring for Platform Engineers to join an SME delivering cutting‑edge solutions for industry‑leading Defence clients.

You’ll have the opportunity to work across multiple high‑impact, innovative and mission‑critical projects, shaping solutions that make a real difference.

Due to the sensitive nature of the work, an active SC Clearence and eligibility for DV clearance is required.

THE PLATFORM ENGINEER

• Active SC Clearance and eligibility for DV Clearance
• Hampshire Based or ability to travel to Hampshire.
• Experience as in a Platform, DevOps or Infrastructure Development role.

PLATFORM ENGINEER ESSENTIAL SKILLS

• Proficiency in Kubernetes
• Strong understanding of cloud infrastructure (AWS, Azure, GCP)
• CI/CD tooling experience
• Understanding of platform security and compliance

TO BE CONSIDERED

Please either apply through this advert or emailing me directly on [e-mail]. For further information please call me: 02038540120 / 07842002894. By applying for this role, you give express consent for us to process and submit (subject to required skills) your application to our client in conjunction with this vacancy only.

KEY SKILLS

• PLATFORM ENGINEER
• AWS
• AZURE
• GCP
• CLOUD ENGINEER
• ANSIBLE
• TERRAFORM
• INFRASTRUCTURE DEVELOPMENT
• DEFENCE
• NATIONAL SECURITY
• DV CLEARED
• DV CLEARANCE
• SECURITY CLEARED
• NSD