- Pay
- £41–59k
- Where
- Newcastle, Tyne and Wear, GB · GB
- Level
- Mid
Perfect role for a mid professional looking to grow their Defence & Government career in Newcastle.
Platform engineering roles inside cleared environments don't come up often, and when they do, they tend to move fast.
This one sits with an established SME in the Defence & Government space, a business that's grown steadily rather than chasing headlines, and one that still treats infrastructure as something worth getting right rather than bolting together under deadline pressure.
The SC Cleared Platform Engineer joining this team will work on systems where reliability actually matters, not just in theory.
Here's what you'll be doing: Build, maintain and support platform infrastructure across secure environments, following clearance protocols at every stage Automate deployment and configuration using Infrastructure as Code, reducing manual intervention and human error Monitor platform performance and security, responding to incidents before they become problems Work closely with development and security teams to keep systems compliant with Defence & Government standards Manage CI/CD pipelines that support secure software delivery across multiple project teams Document platform changes and contribute to the technical knowledge base used across the wider engineering group Here are the skills you'll need: Active SC Clearance, or current eligibility and willingness to undergo the process Solid experience with Linux systems administration and cloud or on-premise infrastructure Working knowledge of containerisation (Docker, Kubernetes) and configuration management tools Comfortable scripting in Python, Bash or similar, with an eye for automating repetitive work Clear communicator who can explain technical decisions to non-technical stakeholders A methodical approach to problem-solving under the structured processes typical of Defence & Government work Key perks and benefits: Salary of £41,000 to £58,500, depending on experience Hybrid working arrangement, balancing time in Newcastle with flexibility at home Private medical insurance and pension contribution Bonus scheme on top of base salary Generous annual leave and genuinely flexible working patterns Why pursue a career in Defence & Government?
Defence & Government work offers a kind of job security that's increasingly rare, backed by long-term programmes that don't disappear when markets wobble.
Newcastle has quietly become a serious hub for this kind of cleared technical work, with a cluster of established employers and a lower cost of living than the South East.
Progression tends to be structured too.
Do the work well, and the next step up is usually visible rather than hidden behind office politics.
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