More jobs:
Platform Engineer
Job in
Corsham, Wiltshire, SN13, England, UK
Listed on 2026-10-15
Listing for:
Ncounter Limited
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-10-15
Job specializations:
-
IT/Tech
Cloud Computing: Infrastructure & Operations, Systems Engineer, SRE/Site Reliability, IT Infrastructure
Job Description & How to Apply Below
£650-£750 per day | Outside IR35 | Corsham | 6-12 Months
Ncounter is recruiting an experienced DV Cleared Platform Engineer to support a major cloud transformation programme within Defence. This is an opportunity to contribute to the development and delivery of secure, modern cloud infrastructure supporting critical government services.
Working within a highly skilled engineering team, you'll take a hands-on role in building, automating and improving cloud platforms, with a particular focus on Google Cloud Platform (GCP) and Kubernetes.
The programme offers technically challenging work, exposure to modern cloud technologies and the opportunity to make a meaningful contribution to services operating within a highly secure environment.
The Role:
* Design, build and maintain secure, scalable cloud infrastructure using GCP and Kubernetes.
* Develop and improve automation, infrastructure provisioning and deployment processes.
* Implement and optimise CI/CD pipelines to support efficient software delivery.
* Support containerised applications, ensuring platform reliability, availability and performance.
* Troubleshoot complex infrastructure issues and contribute to continuous platform improvements.
* Collaborate with architects, developers and security specialists to deliver robust cloud solutions.
Key Requirements:
* Active DV (Developed Vetting) clearance, essential.
* Strong commercial experience with GCP and Kubernetes, including deployment, configuration and operational support.
* Hands-on experience with Infrastructure as Code, configuration management and automation tooling.
* Scripting experience using Python, Bash or similar languages.
* Good understanding of CI/CD, containerisation and modern Dev Ops practices.
* Experience delivering secure, resilient infrastructure within complex technical environments.
* Previous experience working within Defence, National Security or other highly secure government programmes would be advantageous.
If you hold active DV clearance and have strong GCP and Kubernetes experience, please contact Ncounter with your CV to discuss the assignment in confidence
Additional Information / Benefits
Outside IR35
To View & Apply for jobs on this site that accept applications from your location or country, tap the button below to make a Search.
(If this job is in fact in your jurisdiction, then you may be using a Proxy or VPN to access this site, and to progress further, you should change your connectivity to another mobile device or PC).
(If this job is in fact in your jurisdiction, then you may be using a Proxy or VPN to access this site, and to progress further, you should change your connectivity to another mobile device or PC).
Search for further Jobs Here:
×