AWS Platform Engineer - Active SC, Security, ISO27001 £550 per day (Inside IR35) Remote / London My client is an instantly recognisable consultancy who urgently require an AWS Platform Engineer with Active Security Clearance (SC), for an end client within the public sector. Key Requirements: Proven commercial experience working as a Platform Engineer Active Security Clearance (SC). Strong hands‑on experience with AWS security services (IAM, KMS, GuardDuty, Security Hub, Macie). Solid understanding of cloud security frameworks and compliance standards (ISO 27001, NIST, CIS). Proficient in Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, CloudFormation, AWS CDK). Experience embedding security into CI/CD pipelines (GitHub). Knowledge of deploying and securing Kubernetes clusters in public cloud. Strong understanding of AWS networking (VPCs, NACLs, security groups). Hands‑on experience with vulnerability scanning and monitoring tools (AWS Inspector, Snyk, Trivy, Splunk, Nessus). Ability to collaborate across teams and communicate technical concepts clearly. Nice to have: Relevant certifications (AWS Solutions Architect Associate/Professional, CKA, CKSS). Experience with DevSecOps practices and automation tooling (Ansible, Python, Ruby). Exposure to multi‑cloud environments (GCP/Azure). What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at (url removed)