2 of 2 Contract Platform Engineering Jobs in Oxfordshire

you'll help shape the delivery of critical infrastructure solutions that underpin complex, mission-focused systems. What You'll Do Act as the technical authority for one or more platform engineering domains (cloud, virtualisation, automation, networking, or cyber tooling). Design and implement secure platforms across on-premise, hybrid, and cloud environments. Capture and interpret complex customer requirements … to drive architecture and system design. Produce high- and low-level designs, aligned with secure-by-design and engineering best practices. Lead technical delivery within work packages, including planning, estimation, and progress reporting. Mentor and develop engineers, building technical capability and fostering a culture of excellence. Contribute to technology strategy, feasibility studies, and innovation initiatives. Engage confidently with stakeholders … technical solutions and influencing decisions. What You'll Bring Proven technical expertise across multiple infrastructure domains, with a track record of delivering secure solutions. Strong balance between hands-on engineering and technical leadership. A problem-solving mindset and the ability to innovate under pressure. Experience with: Windows and Linux operating systems Virtualisation platforms (VMware, Hyper-V) and containerisation (Kubernetes More ❯

Job title: Identity Platform Engineer Rate: 625 per day Location: Remote-based, with occasional travel to Reading, Warton, or Barrow Contract: 6 months+ SC security clearance is required for this role Overview A leading defence technology programme is seeking an experienced Identity Platform Engineer to support the design, enhancement, and maintenance of secure identity solutions across a complex … highly regulated environment. You will work as part of a new formed specialist engineering function delivering identity, access, and authentication services critical to national defence operations. Key Responsibilities Design, implement, and maintain identity and access management (IAM) platforms within secure defence environments. Support and improve existing identity services, including identity lifecycle management, authentication, and federation. Deliver engineering solutions … Directory Domain Services (ADDS), and ADFS. Integrate and support identity protocols including SAML, OAuth 2.0, OpenID Connect, and SCIM. Develop and maintain automated CI/CD pipelines for identity platform components Essential Skills & Experience Current SC Clearance (essential). Over 2 years' experience in identity platform engineering or IAM roles. Strong hands-on expertise with Entra ID More ❯