At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead the design and implementation of secure platforms for critical defence and public sector services.
- Company: Join a leading Cyber Security Solutions Division with a focus on innovation.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, opportunities for mentorship, and career development in a dynamic environment.
- Other info: Active DV Clearance needed; full-time onsite work in Yeovil.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in cyber security while working on cutting-edge technology.
- Qualifications: Experience in platform engineering and strong technical expertise required.
The predicted salary is between 55000 - 70000 £ per year.
Due to the nature of the role, an active DV Clearance is required. The successful candidates must be able to work full time onsite in Yeovil, a minimum of 3/4 days on site but a full working week on site. (Extended hours can be done to shorten actual days working on site). Please note this role is Inside IR35.
Your Impact
We are 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 project proposals.
VMWare VCF Consultant in Somerset employer: Morson Edge
As a leading employer in the Cyber Security Solutions sector, we offer a dynamic work environment in Yeovil that prioritises innovation and collaboration. Our commitment to employee growth is evident through mentorship opportunities and a culture that encourages continuous learning, making it an ideal place for professionals looking to advance their careers while contributing to critical defence and public sector services. With competitive benefits and a focus on secure-by-design principles, we ensure our team members are equipped to make a meaningful impact.
