Anson McCade Corsham, Wiltshire

Location:Wiltshire Clearance: UK Developed Vetting (DV) required Salary: Competitive + clearance bonus + benefits Industry: Secure Defence / Government Technology Consulting About the Role A leading UK technology consultancy is expanding its secure consulting division and is looking for DV Cleared Platform Engineers to support critical defence and national security programmes. This role is based within the area of Wiltshire, working on-site as required due to the secure nature of projects. Youll be responsible for building, automating and maintaining secure platforms and environments, working across cloud, on-prem and hybrid infrastructure. Key Responsibilities Design, build and maintain secure platform infrastructure for defence and national security systems Deliver automation, CI/CD pipelines, containerisation and Infrastructure as Code (Terraform/Ansible) Support secure hosting environments across AWS, Azure, MOD Cloud or private cloud platforms Work alongside security architects to ensure systems meet NCSC, JSP 604, and MOD accreditation standards Monitor and troubleshoot platform issues, ensuring performance, resilience and availability Collaborate with software engineers, cyber teams and project stakeholders in a secure delivery environment Essential Experience ? Active DV Clearance (Developed Vetting) ? Strong background in platform engineering, DevOps or secure infrastructure support ? Experience with Linux systems, automation tools (Terraform, Ansible, Jenkins/GitLab) ? Knowledge of cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, MOD Cloud or equivalent) ? Containerisation/orchestration Docker, Kubernetes, OpenShift ? Understanding of secure configuration, hardening and defence standards Desirable Experience working within Defence / National Security environments Exposure to secure networks, cross-domain solutions, PKI, accreditation processes Certifications: AWS/Azure, CKA, RHCE, Security+ or equivalent Whats on Offer? Competitive salary + DV clearance uplift + pension + private medical Work on nationally significant, mission-critical programmes Career pathways into Senior Engineer, Lead Platform Engineer or Solution Architect positions Training & funded certifications in cloud, DevOps and security Interested? If you're a DV-cleared engineer looking for impactful work in a secure defence environment, get in touch to discuss the role in confidence. JBRP1_UKTJ

Dec 18, 2025

Full time

Senior Platform Engineer

Ncounter LTD Warminster, Wiltshire

Permanent Platform Engineer (DV Cleared) £90,000 to £100,000 Hybrid, South West Ncounter are supporting a secure government focused programme that is scaling its cloud and platform engineering capability. We are looking for DV Cleared Platform Engineers who enjoy solving complex problems in high assurance environments. The focus is on building reliable Kubernetes platforms, strengthening CI/CD automation, and embedding security into modern engineering practices. You will work inside a multidisciplinary team that is responsible for creating stable, repeatable, and compliant environments that support large scale digital systems. This includes shaping secure-by-design cloud patterns, introducing strong observability, and driving automation to remove manual effort. The work suits someone who is comfortable operating across infrastructure, pipelines, and application delivery while staying close to the mission. What you will do Build and operate Kubernetes platforms across controlled cloud environments, including cluster management, workload optimisation, and service reliability Develop and refine CI/CD processes that support safe and repeatable delivery Introduce security controls into infrastructure and pipelines, promoting strong engineering hygiene Use Terraform, Ansible, or similar tooling to automate infrastructure creation and configuration Work with architects, security teams, and developers to ensure designs meet performance and assurance needs Troubleshoot platform issues and contribute to continuous improvement across the engineering lifecycle What you bring DV Clearance is essential due to the sensitivity of the programme Strong hands-on Kubernetes experience and comfort running production clusters Good understanding of secure infrastructure operations, cloud services, containerisation, and network fundamentals Proven experience with CI/CD tooling and automation workflows Ability to operate in Agile teams within complex, highly regulated settings A background in DevOps, Platform, or SRE roles If you want to apply your Kubernetes, CI/CD, and security skills to work that carries genuine national importance, we would like to speak with you. Contact Ncounter to discuss the role and explore whether it aligns with your next move. JBRP1_UKTJ

Dec 18, 2025

Full time

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