At a Glance
- Tasks: Enhance security and resilience of cloud platforms while improving deployment processes.
- Company: Join a high-profile Central Government AI programme with a focus on innovation.
- Benefits: Competitive rate of up to £650 per day, mostly remote work, and potential for contract extension.
- Other info: Opportunity for career growth in a dynamic and supportive setting.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on cloud security in an agile team environment.
- Qualifications: Strong DevOps background, hands-on Azure experience, and active SC Clearance required.
The predicted salary is between 60000 - 80000 £ per year.
An opportunity has arisen for an experienced Platform Security Engineer to join a high-profile Central Government AI programme, supporting the security, resilience and ongoing enhancement of a cloud-based platform.
Working within an agile delivery team, you'll help strengthen the security posture of the platform while improving deployment processes, infrastructure automation and operational visibility.
Key responsibilities:
- Enhance the security and resilience of Azure-hosted platforms.
- Improve infrastructure configuration and platform hardening.
- Support the implementation of secure CI/CD pipelines.
- Develop and maintain Infrastructure as Code using Terraform.
- Increase platform observability, monitoring and operational performance.
- Work closely with engineering and delivery teams to embed security best practice throughout the development lifecycle.
Essential experience:
- Strong DevOps or Platform Engineering background.
- Hands-on experience with Microsoft Azure services, including App Services, Azure PostgreSQL, Storage Accounts (Blob Storage) and Azure Container Registry (ACR).
- Experience writing and maintaining Terraform.
- Strong knowledge of GitHub Actions / GitHub CI/CD pipelines.
- Understanding of cloud security principles and secure platform engineering.
- Active SC Clearance.
Platform Security Engineer in London employer: Exceed Cyber limited
Exceed Cyber Limited is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work culture that prioritises innovation and collaboration within the Defence sector. Located in Corsham, employees benefit from a supportive environment that fosters professional growth through continuous learning opportunities and involvement in cutting-edge projects. Join us to make a meaningful impact on national security while enjoying a fulfilling career with a team dedicated to excellence.
