Platform Engineer

Location: Warwick (Hybrid - flexible, onsite when required)Rate: £550-£600 per day Contract: 6-month fixed-term contract (strong likelihood of extension or transition to permanent)

We are seeking a Platform Engineer to support and evolve SCADA platforms operating within OT and Critical National Infrastructure (CNI) environments. This role sits within a newly forming SCADA Platform Engineering team and offers the opportunity to work on systems that underpin essential national services.

SCADA experience is welcome but not essential - strong Platform Engineers with the right mindset will be supported through structured training.

• Provide day-to-day platform and application support for SCADA systems
• Ensure platforms, servers, databases, and tooling are secure, stable, and compliant

• Manage platform and server operations, including patching, configuration, and automation
• Develop and maintain automation scripts using Python and PowerShell
• Coordinate deployments, changes, and upgrades with robust testing and quality assurance

• Support delivery activities within the SCADA transformation programme, including migration to Monarch SCADA
• Operate within SLA-driven support models and collaborate with vendors (e.g. AspenTech DGM)
• Contribute to the SCADA platform roadmap, identifying opportunities for improvement and innovation

• Act as a technical point of contact for stakeholders across operations, engineering, and change teams
• Support and deliver SCADA platform training for internal users
• Collaborate closely within a growing SCADA platform team

• Experience as a Platform Engineer, Infrastructure Engineer, or Application Support Engineer
• Strong understanding of Windows/Linux environments and IT service management (incident, problem, change)
• Proven scripting and automation experience (Python / PowerShell)
• Adaptable approach with a willingness to learn SCADA and OT technologies

• Experience with SCADA systems or OT environments
• Background in Utilities, Energy, or CNI sectors
• Exposure to SCADA architecture, OT security, or vendor-supported platforms

• Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, STEM discipline, or equivalent professional experience

• Be part of a new and evolving SCADA Platform Engineering function
• Work on critical national infrastructure with real-world impact
• Benefit from structured training and upskilling into SCADA
• Strong potential for contract extension or permanent role
• Flexible hybrid working model

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