Platform Engineer - 6 Month Contract - Inside IR35 - Wokingham

In this role, you will deploy, automate, and maintain enterprise platforms built on Red Hat Enterprise Linux and container orchestration technologies. You'll work closely with DevOps and SRE teams to improve reliability, streamline deployments, and maintain secure, scalable environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Deploy and manage platforms based on Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL).
• Implement and maintain Kubernetes clusters (OpenShift highly beneficial).
• Manage build and deployment pipelines using Jenkins and CI/CD tooling.
• Automate configuration and deployments using Scripting and automation frameworks.
• Troubleshoot platform issues across OS, container, networking, and security layers.
• Support monitoring, alerting, and reliability improvements aligned with SRE practices.
• Collaborate with DevOps, infrastructure, and security teams for end-to-end delivery.
• Maintain technical documentation and operational runbooks.

Skills & Experience

• Strong hands-on experience with Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL).
• Experience with Kubernetes (K8s) - OpenShift a strong advantage.
• Experience with CI/CD tools such as Jenkins.
• Automation and Scripting experience (Python, Bash, or PowerShell).
• Understanding of DevOps/SRE operational practices.
• Ability to work within secure or regulated environments.

Nice to Have

• Red Hat Certified Engineer (RHCE) or equivalent
• Kubernetes certifications (CKA/CKAD)
• DevOps or SRE related certifications
• SC Clearance

Contract Details

• Location: Wokingham (on-site 5 days a week)
• Day Rate: up to £500 Inside IR35
• Duration: 6 months
• Role Type: Contract