Job Description
SC Cleared GCP/Kubernetes Platform Engineer | Outside IR35 | 6 Month Contract
Duration: 12 Months IR35: Outside IR35Rate: £400-£500 per dayLocation: Hybrid - London (3 days onsite - non negotiable)
I'm looking for a GCP Platform Engineer/Kubernetes Engineer to join a multi-year transformation programme delivering some of the UK Government's most critical systems.
The client is open to candidates with strong Kubernetes platform experience, even if you haven't worked directly with GDC - as GDC is fundamentally Kubernetes-based.
What you'll do
* Design and operate secure GCP and Kubernetes platforms (GDC exposure a bonus)
* Build solutions for disconnected/air-gapped environments
* Own IAM, networking, GKE and core platform services
* Automate infrastructure using Terraform and CI/CD pipelines
* Optimise platform performance, reliability and cost
* Partner closely with security and architecture teams
What you'll bring
* Strong hands-on experience in Kubernetes platform engineering (on-prem or cloud)
* GCP experience or strong transferable Kubernetes background
* Understanding of hybrid/on-prem Kubernetes environments
* Experience in regulated, secure or classified environments
* Deep skills in IaC, automation and platform operations
* Security-first mindset with strong stakeholder communication
Bonus
* Exposure to Google Distributed Cloud (GDC) or Anthos
* Government or secure data centre experience
* AI on GCP
* Google certifications
Clearance
Must hold active SC clearance (DV preferred).
This role is Outside IR35 and requires up to 3 days onsite in the London office.
If this sounds of interest, please send your updated CV and we can have a chat.