Senior Platform Engineer

Norton Blake LTD; England; On-site; GBP 85,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading secure-sector organisation is seeking a Senior Platform Engineer to architect and maintain high-availability Linux platforms in sensitive environments. The role includes leading automation efforts and mentoring junior engineers, requiring DV or SC clearance and extensive experience in Linux. The position offers a competitive salary of up to £100,000 depending on experience.

Qualifications

• DV or SC clearance essential.
• Extensive experience in Linux platform engineering roles.
• Strong automation experience.

Responsibilities

• Design, build and maintain secure Linux platform infrastructure.
• Lead on automation, observability and performance optimisation.
• Mentor junior engineers and shape engineering best practice.

Skills

Linux platform engineering

Automation (Ansible, Terraform, Python)

Problem-solving skills

Job description

Senior Platform Engineer – Linux Environment – DV / SC Cleared

Location: Hereford   Employment Type: Permanent   Salary: Up to £100,000

Overview

A leading secure‑sector organisation is hiring a Senior Platform Engineer to architect, operate and enhance high‑availability Linux platforms. This is a senior, hands‑on technical role where you will shape platform direction and ensure reliability in sensitive environments.

Key Responsibilities

Design, build and maintain secure Linux platform infrastructure.

Lead on automation, observability and performance optimisation.

Mentor junior engineers and shape engineering best practice.

Troubleshoot complex systems in mission‑critical environments.

Work closely with DevOps, security and architecture teams.

Essential Skills & Experience

DV or SC clearance essential.

Extensive experience in Linux platform engineering roles.

Strong automation experience (Ansible, Terraform, Python).

Exposure to cloud, virtualization, containerisation and secure networking.

Excellent problem‑solving skills and ability to lead technical direction.

Why Apply

Up to £100k salary depending on experience.

Influence platform strategy in a high‑importance environment.

Long‑term career in a secure, stable and advanced technical team.