SC Security Platform Engineer - 12 Month Contract

LA International; Corsham; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

LA International is seeking a Security Platform Engineer to design, build and manage cloud-native security platforms with a strong emphasis on Kubernetes-based environments. You will deploy security tooling, automate security controls, and contribute to detection and response capabilities across our cloud infrastructure, collaborating with engineering and security teams.

This hands-on role requires deep technical expertise in cloud security, Kubernetes, and platform automation.

Qualifications

• Certifications in Security (e.g., GSEC, CISSP, CISM, OSCP).
• Experience with Kubernetes threat detection and anomaly detection.
• Familiarity with service mesh security concepts (Istio, Linkerd) and workload identity.
• Background in detection engineering, logging pipeline development, or SIEM tuning in containerised environments.
• Contributions to security-focused open-source projects or internal security platform tooling.

Responsibilities

• Deploy, configure, and manage cloud security platform tools and technologies, including SIEM and IDS/IPS.
• Develop and implement security monitoring and logging strategies.
• Investigate and analyse security incidents, including root cause and containment actions.
• Perform forensic analysis to identify and investigate suspicious activity.
• Automate security tasks and workflows to improve efficiency and effectiveness.

Skills

Kubernetes security

SIEM

Threat detection

Automation

Tools

Istio

Linkerd

Job description

Security Platform Engineer

Locations: London / Corsham / Farnborough

As a Security Platform Engineer, you will play a role in designing, building, and managing cloud-native security platforms with a strong emphasis on Kubernetes-based environments. You'll be at the intersection of security and engineering, developing scalable tooling, automating security controls, and enabling robust detection and response capabilities across our cloud infrastructure.

This is a hands-on, engineering-centric role that requires deep technical expertise in cloud environments, Kubernetes security, and platform automation.

Responsibilities

• Deploy, configure, and manage cloud security platform tools and technologies, including Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Intrusion Detection/Prevention Systems (IDS/IPS).
• Develop and implement security monitoring and logging strategies.
• Investigate and analyse security incidents, including identifying root causes, determining the scope of impact, and taking appropriate containment and remediation actions.
• Perform forensic analysis to identify and investigate suspicious activity.
• Automate security tasks and workflows to improve efficiency and effectiveness.

Preferred Qualifications (PQs)

• Certifications in Security (e.g., GSEC, CISSP, CISM, OSCP).
• Experience with Kubernetes threat detection and anomaly detection.
• Familiarity with service mesh security concepts (e.g., Istio, Linkerd) and workload identity.
• Background in detection engineering, logging pipeline development, or SIEM tuning in containerised environments.
• Contributions to security-focused open-source projects or internal security platform toolin

Due to the nature and urgency of this post, candidates holding or who have held high level security clearance in the past are most welcome to apply. Please note successful applicants will be required to be security cleared prior to appointment which can take a minimum 10 weeks. LA International is an award-winning partner of choice for many of the world's most influential companies and government organisations. Holding Enhanced Government Security Accreditation, we are recognised as the European market leader in the delivery of Security Cleared talent to organisations that demand the very highest levels of security, compliance and assurance.

An award-winning organisation, having secured the prestigious Queens Award for Enterprise: International Trade over multiple years.

We are committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable and accessible workplace where everyone feels valued and supported.

We welcome applications from all individuals, regardless of background or identity, and we encourage candidates who may not meet every listed requirement to still apply.

If you require any adjustments or support during the recruitment process, please let us know and we will work with you to ensure a fair and accessible experience.

Please Note: If a high volume of applications is received, only candidates shortlisted will be contacted.