Principal Platform Engineer in Whitehall

Principal Platform Engineer in Whitehall

Whitehall Full-Time 75000 - 85000 £ / year (est.) No working from home possible
CBSbutler Holdings Limited trading as CBSbutler

At a Glance

  • Tasks: Own and resolve complex technical issues while designing and maintaining secure Windows infrastructure.
  • Company: Join a collaborative team in a high-performance MOD environment in London.
  • Benefits: Competitive salary, excellent benefits, and opportunities for professional growth.
  • Other info: Dynamic role with a focus on security and compliance in a mission-critical setting.
  • Why this job: Make a real impact on government projects and shape the future of infrastructure.
  • Qualifications: Proven experience in 3rd line support and strong expertise in Windows and VMware technologies.

The predicted salary is between 75000 - 85000 £ per year.

Salary: £75,000 - 85,000 per year

Requirements:

  • Proven experience in 3rd line support within enterprise environments
  • Strong expertise across Windows infrastructure technologies
  • Solid understanding of virtualization, particularly the VMware stack
  • Experience working in secure or MOD environments
  • Knowledge of compliance frameworks such as NIST, RMADS, and SyOPs
  • A proactive, problem-solving mindset with strong ownership

Responsibilities:

  • Own and resolve complex 3rd line technical issues
  • Design, deploy, and maintain secure Windows-based infrastructure
  • Support and optimize enterprise environments across multiple technologies
  • Implement security controls and ensure compliance standards are met
  • Contribute to key infrastructure and transformation projects

Technologies:

  • Support
  • Security
  • VMware
  • Windows
  • Active Directory

We are hiring a Principal Platform Engineer for an onsite role in London, supporting a secure, high-performance MOD environment. This is a mission-critical position offering a salary of £75,000 to £85,000 plus excellent benefits. You will join a collaborative and highly skilled team, working on high-impact government projects and helping shape infrastructure design, delivery, and ongoing optimization.

CBSbutler Holdings Limited trading as CBSbutler

Contact Details:

CBSbutler Holdings Limited trading as CBSbutler Recruitment Team

We think you need these skills to ace Principal Platform Engineer in Whitehall

3rd Line Support
Windows Infrastructure Technologies
Virtualization
VMware
Compliance Frameworks
NIST
RMADS