Security Platform Engineer

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Overview

We are seeking a contract Security Platform Engineer who will contribute significantly to a large Defence project. The role will involve collaborating with cross-functional teams to design, deploy, and maintain secure infrastructure in hybrid environments, ensuring compliance with defense-sector standards. The ideal candidate will be proactive and hold active DV clearance, ready to enhance platform security and streamline operational processes.

Responsibilities

  • Design and deploy secure, scalable infrastructure across hybrid environments.
  • Manage containerized applications using Kubernetes to ensure operational resilience.
  • Automate system tasks and maintain cross-platform stability through Linux Bash scripting and Windows Administration.
  • Integrate and manage SecOps tooling to improve security operations.
  • Implement and tune EDR solutions for advanced threat detection and response.
  • Leverage log aggregators to centralize and analyze system and security data.
  • Enhance platform security and streamline operations while adhering to stringent defense standards.

Requirements

  • Active DV clearance is mandatory.
  • Proven experience with Kubernetes for managing containerized applications.
  • Strong proficiency in Linux Bash scripting and Windows Administration.
  • Experience with SecOps tooling and EDR solutions.
  • Ability to integrate and manage log aggregators effectively.
  • Background in enhancing platform security and operational processes in defense environments.
  • Experience working within hybrid infrastructures.
SkillsBash
LocationFarnborough
TypeOn-site
Rate£550/day
SourceLinkedIn
Posted13/11/25