Platform Engineer

Job Title: Platform Engineer (Kubernetes / DevOps)Client:  BAE Systems Location: Warton (Hybrid) Duration: 6 - 12 Months, 37hrs per week (with opportunity for extension)Hourly Rate: £74.26 Umbrella (INSIDE IR35)Clearance Level: BPSS + SC + UK EYES ONLY About the Role Join the team delivering the Secure Digital Platform (SDP) — the cloud collaboration environment enabling engineers from the UK, Italy, and Japan to design the Edgewing sixth-generation combat air system.We are seeking Platform Engineers to design, implement, and maintain the secure cloud platforms that host advanced engineering and simulation toolsets. You’ll work across Kubernetes, automation, and DevOps frameworks to deliver a scalable, compliant, and high-performing environment supporting international collaboration on one of the UK’s most advanced defence programmes.Key Responsibilities

• Build, deploy, and administer secure Kubernetes clusters (AKS/EKS) within a restricted cloud environment.
• Develop and maintain CI/CD pipelines using GitLab CI, Jenkins, or Azure DevOps.
• Automate infrastructure provisioning using Terraform, Ansible, and Helm.
• Integrate and support engineering toolsets in collaboration with software and security teams.
• Implement governance, monitoring, and performance optimisation across the platform.
• Contribute to design, proof-of-concept, and operational readiness activities.
• Ensure compliance with secure-by-design and regulatory standards.

Skills and Experience Essential:

• Proven experience as a Platform, Infrastructure, or DevOps Engineer in secure or regulated environments.
• Strong hands-on experience with Kubernetes, Docker, and CI/CD frameworks.
• Expertise with Infrastructure-as-Code (Terraform, Ansible, Helm).
• Knowledge of cloud platforms (Azure or AWS).
• Understanding of identity management, access control, and security governance.
• Ability to deliver technical implementations from design through to production.

Desirable:

• Current or recent SC Clearance (highly preferred).
• Experience with PKI, Entra ID, or IDAM solutions.
• Background in defence, aerospace, or other highly regulated industries.

Please either Click apply or email your CV to About BAE: BAE Systems is a leading global defence, aerospace, and security company. They’re experts in delivering advanced solutions for air, land, and naval forces, as well as commercial aerospace and cyber security. Known for its commitment to innovation and excellence, BAE Systems offers exciting career opportunities for those looking to make a significant impact in cutting-edge technology and defence sectors.Inclusion statement Outsource UK is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. You'll receive fair consideration for your application regardless of your race, religion or belief, gender, gender identity or expression, sex, sexual orientation, disability, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, or age.We’re proud Corporate Members of the Hidden Disabilities Sunflower. If you need any adjustments at any stage - from application to interview or in your new role - please let us know. We’re here to support you every step of the way.We believe diversity of thought and background makes us stronger and we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and life experiences.