Platform Engineer – Enterprise Platforms 6-Month Initial Contract | Outside IR35 | London I’m currently recruiting for a Platform Engineer to join the Enterprise Platforms / Core Engineering team of a leading UK media and entertainment organisation. The team is responsible for the development, operation and continuous improvement of the enterprise platforms used to host corporate applications across public cloud and hybrid environments. This is a broad Platform Engineering role covering AWS, Azure, GCP, Windows, Linux, infrastructure automation, Terraform, configuration management and enterprise platform operations. You’ll help design, build, automate and operate the organisation’s enterprise platform estate. Responsibilities include: <ul><li>Provisioning, scaling and optimising infrastructure across AWS, Azure and GCP</li><li>Developing and maintaining infrastructure using Terraform, CloudFormation and ARM</li><li>Building internal automation and platform tooling</li><li>Developing automation using PowerShell, Python, Bash and other scripting/development languages</li><li>Managing and automating Windows Server and Linux environments</li><li>Supporting SQL Server workloads and enterprise application hosting</li><li>Managing AWS services including S3, FSx, EBS and WorkSpaces/AppStream</li><li>Developing configuration management solutions using tools such as Puppet</li><li>Maintaining monitoring and observability capabilities</li><li>Supporting enterprise backup and recovery platforms</li><li>Building and maintaining CI/CD pipelines using GitHub Actions</li><li>Supporting production incidents, problem management and platform requests</li><li>Participating in platform lifecycle, release and change management</li><li>Working with application teams to define technical and non-functional requirements</li><li>Automating repetitive infrastructure and operational tasks to reduce manual effort</li><li>Supporting third parties and MSPs with complex technical issues</li><li>Identifying opportunities for infrastructure optimisation and cost reduction</li><li>Ensuring security, reliability and supportability are embedded into platform engineering</li></ul>Essential Experience We're looking for a strong Platform Engineer with experience across: <ul><li>Building internal tools, frameworks or platform capabilities</li><li>Strong automation/development experience using Python, Go, PowerShell or similar</li><li>Advanced Terraform / Infrastructure as Code</li><li>Production experience with Kubernetes/EKS or comparable container platforms</li><li>Strong understanding of AWS-native architecture</li><li>Significant experience across cloud infrastructure and enterprise platforms</li><li>Strong Linux and/or Windows Server engineering experience</li><li>Infrastructure automation and configuration management</li><li>Production support and incident management</li></ul>Desirable Experience The following would be particularly valuable: <ul><li>AWS Organizations and multi-account environments</li><li>Cross-account access</li><li>IAM and VPC design</li><li>AWS security and governance</li><li>Enterprise compliance frameworks</li><li>Azure and GCP</li><li>Puppet</li><li>LogicMonitor</li><li>Commvault</li><li>SQL Server</li><li>AWS WorkSpaces / AppStream</li><li>GitHub Actions</li><li>Cloud cost optimisation</li><li>Experience supporting multiple business units within complex enterprise environments</li></ul>You'll need to be comfortable operating across both engineering and operational environments. We're looking for someone who can build and automate platforms but also understands the importance of reliability, security, supportability and cost. You'll work closely with application teams, central technology teams, suppliers and non-technical stakeholders, so strong communication and stakeholder management skills are important. Key technologies: AWS | Azure | GCP | Terraform | Puppet | PowerShell | Python | Linux | Windows Server | SQL Server | AWS WorkSpaces | GitHub Actions | Automation

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Senior Platform Engineer – Common Platform 6-Month Initial Contract | Outside IR35 | London I’m currently recruiting for a Senior Platform Engineer to join the Core Platform team of a leading UK media and entertainment organisation. The team is responsible for developing and evolving an internal Common Platform, providing the tooling, infrastructure and engineering patterns that enable software development teams across the organisation. This is a hands-on Platform Engineering role combining AWS, Kubernetes/EKS, Terraform, automation, CI/CD and internal developer tooling. You’ll work as part of the Core Platform team, designing, developing and supporting the platform capabilities used by engineering teams across the organisation. Responsibilities include: <ul><li>Designing and developing reusable Infrastructure as Code modules using Terraform</li><li>Building and operating production AWS EKS/Kubernetes environments</li><li>Developing internal platform tools, frameworks and automation</li><li>Using Python, Go or similar languages to develop automation and platform tooling</li><li>Designing and implementing AWS-native infrastructure and services</li><li>Building and maintaining standard CI/CD pipelines and workflows</li><li>Supporting observability and monitoring capabilities across the platform</li><li>Managing Kubernetes upgrades and platform improvements</li><li>Supporting production incidents and resolving complex infrastructure issues</li><li>Reviewing and approving infrastructure and code changes through pull requests</li><li>Designing infrastructure for new applications and improving existing environments</li><li>Working closely with Embedded Platform Engineers and Software Engineers</li><li>Providing technical guidance, coaching and sharing platform best practice</li><li>Helping drive the adoption of new platform capabilities across engineering teams</li></ul>Essential Experience We’re looking for a genuine Platform Engineer with experience across: <ul><li>Building internal platform tools, frameworks or developer platforms</li><li>Strong programming/automation experience using Python, Go or similar</li><li>Advanced Terraform / Infrastructure as Code, including reusable modules and patterns</li><li>Building and operating production EKS clusters</li><li>Strong Kubernetes experience beyond simply deploying workloads</li><li>Deep understanding of AWS-native architecture and service integration</li><li>CI/CD technologies and modern software delivery practices</li><li>Production infrastructure support and incident resolution</li><li>Cloud security and designing secure, scalable infrastructure</li></ul>Desirable Experience Experience within larger enterprise environments would be highly beneficial, particularly: <ul><li>AWS Organizations and multi-account strategies</li><li>Cross-account access</li><li>IAM and VPC design</li><li>Enterprise security and governance</li><li>Compliance frameworks and organisational policies</li><li>Implementing platform changes across distributed teams</li><li>Cloud cost optimisation</li><li>Helm and Kubernetes management tooling</li><li>Observability and monitoring</li></ul>You’ll be someone who enjoys building platforms and solving engineering problems rather than simply maintaining existing infrastructure. Strong communication and collaboration skills are important, as you'll work across multiple engineering teams and help developers adopt new platform capabilities.

Platform Engineer - Common Platform

Cyber Security Capability Consultant Contract: 6 months initially IR35: Inside IR35 Location: Liverpool Street, London – onsite initially, moving to hybrid Start: ASAP We’re currently supporting a major global financial services organisation with an exciting Cyber Security capability and controls mapping programme. We’re looking for an experienced Cyber Security Consultant / Security Architect / GRC Consultant who can assess the organisation’s current security landscape, identify and catalogue security technologies, and map capabilities and controls against recognised cybersecurity frameworks. You’ll work across a complex enterprise environment, engaging with security, technology and business stakeholders to understand the organisation’s current security capabilities and how its technology estate supports security outcomes. Key responsibilities will include: <ul><li>Identifying and cataloguing security tools and technologies across the organisation.</li><li>Investigating IT platforms that provide security outcomes, even where security isn't their primary purpose.</li><li>Building and maintaining a central inventory of security capabilities and supporting technologies.</li><li>Mapping security technologies, capabilities and controls against frameworks including NIST CSF, NIST 800-53, CIS Critical Security Controls and CRI Profile.</li><li>Establishing a baseline security capability model.</li><li>Benchmarking current security capabilities against recognised industry frameworks and standards.</li><li>Running workshops, interviews and discovery sessions with security and technology stakeholders.</li><li>Challenging assumptions and validating information from multiple sources.</li><li>Producing clear analysis, executive reporting and progress updates.</li></ul>We're looking for someone with a strong understanding of cybersecurity principles, controls and security architecture, with experience working across several security domains such as: <ul><li>Identity & Access Management</li><li>Endpoint Security</li><li>Vulnerability Management</li><li>Network Security</li><li>Detection & Response</li><li>Data Protection</li><li>Cloud Security</li><li>Security Monitoring & Logging</li></ul>You should also have practical experience working with one or more recognised security frameworks, ideally including: <ul><li>NIST Cybersecurity Framework (CSF)</li><li>NIST 800-53</li><li>CIS Critical Security Controls</li><li>CRI Profile</li></ul>Crucially, you'll have experience mapping technologies, controls or processes to security frameworks, control objectives or desired security outcomes. Key Skills<ul><li>Cybersecurity / Information Security</li><li>Security Controls & Control Mapping</li><li>Security Capability Assessment</li><li>Cybersecurity Frameworks</li><li>NIST / CIS / CRI</li><li>Security Maturity Assessments</li><li>Security Architecture</li><li>GRC / Cyber Risk</li><li>Stakeholder Engagement</li><li>Workshop Facilitation</li><li>Strong analytical and investigative skills</li><li>Excellent written and verbal communication</li></ul>Desirable<ul><li>Financial services or other regulated industry experience.</li><li>Experience developing security capability or maturity models.</li><li>Experience working within large, complex enterprise environments.</li></ul> If you have experience assessing enterprise security capabilities, mapping controls against frameworks and working with senior stakeholders, we'd be keen to hear from you.

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PKI Architect 6-month contract Outside IR35 2 days a week onsite in London We are seeking an experienced PKI Architect to lead the architectural design and delivery of a migration from on-premises Active Directory Certificate Services (AD CS) to DigiCert ONE, a SaaS-based certificate management platform. This is a like-for-like replacement of client certificate issuance and management, requiring careful planning to maintain continuity of service across a large, distributed enterprise environment with multiple member firms. The successful candidate will operate at an architectural level, working closely with the Global Digital team, security stakeholders, and consuming member firms to design a secure, well-governed, and operationally sound certificate services environment. Key Responsibilities<ul><li>Design the target-state architecture for migrating certificate services from on-premise AD CS to DigiCert ONE</li><li>Define and document the security and Role-Based Access Control (RBAC) model for the new certificate environment</li><li>Produce architecture and operational documentation for the Global Digital operational team</li><li>Develop runbooks and operational guidance for consuming member firms</li><li>Support formal customer security reviews, providing documentation and subject matter expertise as required</li><li>Advise on certificate lifecycle management, encryption standards, and PKI best practice throughout the migration</li><li>Work with technical and business stakeholders to ensure a smooth, low-risk transition with minimal disruption to certificate consumers</li></ul>Required Skills & Experience<ul><li>Strong, demonstrable understanding of Active Directory Certificate Services (AD CS)</li><li>Minimum 5 years' hands-on experience with enterprise-grade certificate management</li><li>In-depth knowledge of certificates, PKI concepts, and encryption technologies</li><li>General working knowledge of Active Directory</li><li>Experience designing and implementing security and RBAC models</li><li>Proven experience producing high-quality technical documentation (architecture documents, runbooks, operational guides)</li><li>Experience supporting or participating in formal security review processes</li></ul>Desirable Skills & Experience<ul><li>Experience with a SaaS-based certificate management platform, ideally DigiCert ONE</li><li>Experience working within large, multi-entity or member-firm organizational structures</li><li>Familiarity with certificate migration projects at enterprise scale</li></ul>

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