Matchtech
Yeovil, Somerset
Principal Platform Engineer - Ref: 1733 Initial contract until 27/12/26 98.82ph, UMB, inside IR35 Yeovil - Full time onsite Please note, DV clearance is required for this positon and the programme will have "UK Eyes Only" restrictions. Your Impact Are you ready to take on complex technical challenges at the forefront of cyber and platform engineering? At Leonardo, our Principal Platform Engineers are hands-on experts who shape the design, integration, and delivery of secure platforms that keep our customers' missions running. Your work at Leonardo UK will see you take the lead in solving customer problems in an agile, innovative and team-centric manner. The role may involve a blended hybrid working model, with a mixture of working from home and working on site at one of our Leonardo offices to ensure close collaboration with the wider team and with our customers. Leonardo UK is seeking a Principal Platform Engineer to join the Cyber & Security Solutions Division team. This role is focused on delivering, maintaining, and improving platform and systems engineering solutions that underpin critical defence, government and public sector services. What you will do as a Principal Platform Engineer Act as the technical authority on one of our platform engineering domains (e.g. virtualisation) providing specialist domain expertise to projects and programmes. Lead the design and implementation of secure platforms across on-premise environments. Capture, analyse, and interpret complex customer requirements to drive system design and architecture. Develop high- and low-level designs, ensuring alignment with secure-by-design principles. Take ownership of technical delivery within work packages, including planning, estimation, and progress reporting. Mentor, coach, and develop junior and senior engineers, raising technical capability across the community. Provide input to technology strategies, feasibility studies, and innovation projects. Engage with internal and external stakeholders, presenting technical solutions and justifying design decisions. What you'll bring Extensive technical expertise across multiple platform domains, with a track record of delivering secure solutions. The ability to balance hands-on engineering with technical leadership and mentorship. A problem-solving mindset, able to innovate and recommend the best approach for complex challenges. Core areas (must have): Windows and Linux operating systems Virtualisation platforms (VMware, Hyper-V) VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF) stack (vSphere, vSAN, NSX-T, Aria Suite) Design, build and operation of software-defined datacentre platforms Network virtualisation and micro-segmentation concepts (NSX, platform-integrated) Networking concepts (TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, firewalls) Automation and scripting (PowerShell, Bash, Python, Ansible, Terraform) Knowledge of cyber security controls and accreditation requirements Experience across the systems engineering lifecycle Integration of compute, storage, and network layers into a unified platform Delivery within secure / enterprise / defence environments Desirable: VCAP certifcation Expertise with cloud platforms (AWS) and Infrastructure as Code Experience integrating enterprise services (Active Directory, PKI, monitoring, SIEM) Hands-on use of DevSecOps tools and CI/CD pipelines VxRail and hyper-converged infrastructure Automation of VCF lifecycle (patching, upgrades, deployment) Integration with enterprise identity and security services (AD, PKI, PAM) Containerisation platforms (Kubernetes, Docker)
Principal Platform Engineer - Ref: 1733 Initial contract until 27/12/26 98.82ph, UMB, inside IR35 Yeovil - Full time onsite Please note, DV clearance is required for this positon and the programme will have "UK Eyes Only" restrictions. Your Impact Are you ready to take on complex technical challenges at the forefront of cyber and platform engineering? At Leonardo, our Principal Platform Engineers are hands-on experts who shape the design, integration, and delivery of secure platforms that keep our customers' missions running. Your work at Leonardo UK will see you take the lead in solving customer problems in an agile, innovative and team-centric manner. The role may involve a blended hybrid working model, with a mixture of working from home and working on site at one of our Leonardo offices to ensure close collaboration with the wider team and with our customers. Leonardo UK is seeking a Principal Platform Engineer to join the Cyber & Security Solutions Division team. This role is focused on delivering, maintaining, and improving platform and systems engineering solutions that underpin critical defence, government and public sector services. What you will do as a Principal Platform Engineer Act as the technical authority on one of our platform engineering domains (e.g. virtualisation) providing specialist domain expertise to projects and programmes. Lead the design and implementation of secure platforms across on-premise environments. Capture, analyse, and interpret complex customer requirements to drive system design and architecture. Develop high- and low-level designs, ensuring alignment with secure-by-design principles. Take ownership of technical delivery within work packages, including planning, estimation, and progress reporting. Mentor, coach, and develop junior and senior engineers, raising technical capability across the community. Provide input to technology strategies, feasibility studies, and innovation projects. Engage with internal and external stakeholders, presenting technical solutions and justifying design decisions. What you'll bring Extensive technical expertise across multiple platform domains, with a track record of delivering secure solutions. The ability to balance hands-on engineering with technical leadership and mentorship. A problem-solving mindset, able to innovate and recommend the best approach for complex challenges. Core areas (must have): Windows and Linux operating systems Virtualisation platforms (VMware, Hyper-V) VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF) stack (vSphere, vSAN, NSX-T, Aria Suite) Design, build and operation of software-defined datacentre platforms Network virtualisation and micro-segmentation concepts (NSX, platform-integrated) Networking concepts (TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, firewalls) Automation and scripting (PowerShell, Bash, Python, Ansible, Terraform) Knowledge of cyber security controls and accreditation requirements Experience across the systems engineering lifecycle Integration of compute, storage, and network layers into a unified platform Delivery within secure / enterprise / defence environments Desirable: VCAP certifcation Expertise with cloud platforms (AWS) and Infrastructure as Code Experience integrating enterprise services (Active Directory, PKI, monitoring, SIEM) Hands-on use of DevSecOps tools and CI/CD pipelines VxRail and hyper-converged infrastructure Automation of VCF lifecycle (patching, upgrades, deployment) Integration with enterprise identity and security services (AD, PKI, PAM) Containerisation platforms (Kubernetes, Docker)
CBSbutler Holdings Limited trading as CBSbutler
Yeovil, Somerset
DV Cleared Privileged Access Management (PAM) SME Contract: Initial 6-Month Contract Rate: 90- 95 per hour (Inside IR35) Location: Yeovil, UK Working Pattern: Minimum 3-4 days per week on site, with a preference for full-time on-site presence. Extended working hours can be accommodated to reduce the number of days required on site. Security Clearance: Current UK Developed Vetting (DV) Clearance is mandatory Overview We are seeking an experienced DV Cleared Privileged Access Management (PAM) Subject Matter Expert (SME) to support the design, implementation, integration, and ongoing enhancement of secure privileged access solutions within highly secure and regulated environments. This role requires a hands-on technical specialist with deep expertise in PAM technologies, secure platform engineering, and cyber security controls. The successful candidate will play a key role in delivering secure access management capabilities across complex enterprise and mission-critical environments. Key Responsibilities Act as the technical authority for Privileged Access Management solutions and associated platform technologies. Lead the design, implementation, and integration of PAM solutions across on-premise, hybrid, and cloud environments. Capture, analyse, and translate complex business and technical requirements into secure PAM architectures and solutions. Develop high-level and low-level technical designs aligned with security-by-design principles. Own technical delivery activities, including planning, estimation, implementation, testing, and reporting. Design and implement privileged access models across complex enterprise environments. Integrate PAM platforms with enterprise services, applications, and infrastructure components. Develop automation capabilities for account onboarding, offboarding, credential rotation, and access workflows. Provide technical leadership, mentoring, and knowledge transfer to engineering teams. Support security accreditation activities and ensure compliance with relevant cyber security standards and controls. Engage with stakeholders to present technical solutions, provide recommendations, and justify design decisions. Essential Skills & Experience Current UK Developed Vetting (DV) Clearance - mandatory. Extensive experience delivering enterprise-scale Privileged Access Management solutions. Strong hands-on experience with PAM platforms, including CyberArk or equivalent solutions. Expertise in secure credential storage, password rotation, session management, and privileged access control models. Experience integrating PAM solutions into enterprise platforms and services. Strong knowledge of Windows and Linux operating systems . Experience with virtualisation technologies including VMware and Hyper-V . Solid understanding of networking concepts, including: TCP/IP DNS DHCP Firewalls Strong automation and scripting capabilities using: PowerShell Bash Python Ansible Terraform Knowledge of cyber security controls, governance, and accreditation requirements. Experience working across the full systems engineering lifecycle. Proven experience delivering solutions within highly controlled and secure environments, including air-gapped, government, or defence environments. Strong analytical, problem-solving, and stakeholder management skills. Desirable Skills Experience with cloud platforms including AWS and Azure . Infrastructure as Code (IaC) implementation experience. Experience integrating with enterprise services such as Active Directory, PKI, monitoring platforms, and SIEM solutions. Experience with DevSecOps tooling and CI/CD pipelines. API-driven automation of privileged account lifecycle management. Integration of PAM platforms with SIEM/SOC tooling for monitoring and audit. Experience with containerisation technologies including Docker and Kubernetes . Knowledge of enterprise Identity and Access Management (IAM) solutions. Security Clearance This position requires active UK Developed Vetting (DV) clearance prior to commencement. Candidates without current DV clearance cannot be considered for this assignment.
DV Cleared Privileged Access Management (PAM) SME Contract: Initial 6-Month Contract Rate: 90- 95 per hour (Inside IR35) Location: Yeovil, UK Working Pattern: Minimum 3-4 days per week on site, with a preference for full-time on-site presence. Extended working hours can be accommodated to reduce the number of days required on site. Security Clearance: Current UK Developed Vetting (DV) Clearance is mandatory Overview We are seeking an experienced DV Cleared Privileged Access Management (PAM) Subject Matter Expert (SME) to support the design, implementation, integration, and ongoing enhancement of secure privileged access solutions within highly secure and regulated environments. This role requires a hands-on technical specialist with deep expertise in PAM technologies, secure platform engineering, and cyber security controls. The successful candidate will play a key role in delivering secure access management capabilities across complex enterprise and mission-critical environments. Key Responsibilities Act as the technical authority for Privileged Access Management solutions and associated platform technologies. Lead the design, implementation, and integration of PAM solutions across on-premise, hybrid, and cloud environments. Capture, analyse, and translate complex business and technical requirements into secure PAM architectures and solutions. Develop high-level and low-level technical designs aligned with security-by-design principles. Own technical delivery activities, including planning, estimation, implementation, testing, and reporting. Design and implement privileged access models across complex enterprise environments. Integrate PAM platforms with enterprise services, applications, and infrastructure components. Develop automation capabilities for account onboarding, offboarding, credential rotation, and access workflows. Provide technical leadership, mentoring, and knowledge transfer to engineering teams. Support security accreditation activities and ensure compliance with relevant cyber security standards and controls. Engage with stakeholders to present technical solutions, provide recommendations, and justify design decisions. Essential Skills & Experience Current UK Developed Vetting (DV) Clearance - mandatory. Extensive experience delivering enterprise-scale Privileged Access Management solutions. Strong hands-on experience with PAM platforms, including CyberArk or equivalent solutions. Expertise in secure credential storage, password rotation, session management, and privileged access control models. Experience integrating PAM solutions into enterprise platforms and services. Strong knowledge of Windows and Linux operating systems . Experience with virtualisation technologies including VMware and Hyper-V . Solid understanding of networking concepts, including: TCP/IP DNS DHCP Firewalls Strong automation and scripting capabilities using: PowerShell Bash Python Ansible Terraform Knowledge of cyber security controls, governance, and accreditation requirements. Experience working across the full systems engineering lifecycle. Proven experience delivering solutions within highly controlled and secure environments, including air-gapped, government, or defence environments. Strong analytical, problem-solving, and stakeholder management skills. Desirable Skills Experience with cloud platforms including AWS and Azure . Infrastructure as Code (IaC) implementation experience. Experience integrating with enterprise services such as Active Directory, PKI, monitoring platforms, and SIEM solutions. Experience with DevSecOps tooling and CI/CD pipelines. API-driven automation of privileged account lifecycle management. Integration of PAM platforms with SIEM/SOC tooling for monitoring and audit. Experience with containerisation technologies including Docker and Kubernetes . Knowledge of enterprise Identity and Access Management (IAM) solutions. Security Clearance This position requires active UK Developed Vetting (DV) clearance prior to commencement. Candidates without current DV clearance cannot be considered for this assignment.
