Hiring Now: Principal Infrastructure Engineer Near You – Apply Today!

Your Next Principal Infrastructure Engineer Job Starts Here – Apply Now!

Principal Infrastructure Engineer

Job Posted: 25 days ago

Salary: £ 680 - 750 / Day
Job Type: Contract
Location: Yeovil, Somerset

Expire in: 3 days

Job Description

DV Cleared Principal Platform Engineer - Platform Security & Infrastructure

📍 Location: Yeovil (Onsite)
💰 Rate: £680 - £750 per day (Inside IR35)
📅 Contract: 12 Months
⏰ Working Pattern: Full-time or condensed week available (work 3 long days and get paid for 5)
🔒 Security Clearance: Active UK Developed Vetting (DV) Clearance required

Principal Platform Engineer - Secure Platforms | Defence & National Security

We're seeking an experienced DV Cleared Principal Platform Engineer to join a high-profile programme delivering secure, mission-critical platforms supporting defence, government, and national security operations.

This is an opportunity to work at the forefront of platform security, enterprise infrastructure, and cyber engineering, taking ownership of complex technical challenges within highly secure environments. You'll play a key role in designing, integrating, and delivering resilient platforms that underpin critical operational capabilities.

For candidates seeking greater work-life flexibility, a condensed working pattern is available, allowing you to work three extended days per week while being paid for a full five-day week.

The Role

As a Principal Platform Engineer, you will act as a technical authority across platform engineering disciplines, combining hands-on technical delivery with leadership, mentoring, and strategic input.

Key responsibilities include:

Leading the design, implementation, and integration of secure platforms across on-premise, hybrid, and cloud environments.
Capturing and analysing complex customer requirements to develop robust technical solutions.
Producing high-level and detailed technical designs aligned to secure-by-design principles.
Owning technical delivery across work packages, including planning, estimation, and reporting.
Providing technical leadership, mentoring, and capability development within engineering teams.
Driving innovation, automation, and continuous improvement initiatives.
Integrating enterprise infrastructure, security, and identity services within complex environments.
Engaging with stakeholders to present, justify, and deliver technical solutions.

Essential Experience

Candidates must demonstrate strong experience across several of the following areas:

Platform & Infrastructure Engineering

Windows and Linux operating systems.
VMware and Hyper-V virtualisation technologies.
Software-defined datacentre architectures.
VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF), including: 
vSphere
vSAN
NSX-T
Aria Suite
Network virtualisation and micro-segmentation.

Identity, Access & Security

Privileged Access Management (CyberArk or equivalent).
Secure credential storage, rotation, and access control.
Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) design and implementation.
Certificate lifecycle management.
Cryptographic principles and secure communications.

Enterprise Integration

Active Directory.
Identity and access management solutions.
Monitoring and SIEM platforms.
Enterprise security service integration.

Networking & Automation

TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, and firewall technologies.
Automation and scripting using: 
PowerShell
Bash
Python
Ansible
Terraform
Infrastructure as Code and platform automation.

Security & Systems Engineering

Cyber security controls and accreditation requirements.
Systems engineering lifecycle experience.
Delivery within highly secure, air-gapped, defence, or government environments.

Desirable Experience

Experience in any of the following areas would be advantageous:

VMware Certified Advanced Professional (VCAP).
AWS and Azure cloud platforms.
DevSecOps and CI/CD pipelines.
VxRail and hyper-converged infrastructure.
VMware Cloud Foundation lifecycle automation.
SIEM/SOC integration.
Hardware Security Modules (HSMs), including Thales.
Cross-domain and secure communications environments.
Kubernetes and Docker container platforms.

What We're Looking For

Extensive experience delivering secure enterprise platforms.
Strong technical leadership alongside hands-on engineering capability.
Excellent problem-solving and stakeholder engagement skills.
Experience operating within defence, government, or national security environments.
Active UK DV Clearance.If you're a technically strong, DV-cleared platform engineer looking for a long-term contract working on nationally significant programmes, we'd like to hear from you

Before You Apply

Do not include the following in your job application, CV, or cover letter:

Bank details.
National Insurance number.
Date of birth.

You should not be asked for payment or irrelevant information. If you have concerns about a job advert or employer, seek guidance on how to proceed.

Looking for your next career move? Join a top company hiring Principal Infrastructure Engineer job near me in Yeovil, Somerset! This is your chance to work on exciting projects, grow professionally, and enjoy a rewarding career with competitive pay and excellent benefits. Whether you're an experienced professional or looking to take the next step, this role offers the perfect opportunity to enhance your skills and make an impact. Don’t miss out—apply today via Vita CV and take your career to the next level!