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# Secure Platform Engineer - Defence Cloud (SC Cleared, Hybrid)

- **Company:** LHH
- **Location:** Reading, UK
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Microsoft Azure, Cloud Computing, OpenShift, Virtualization Technology, SC Clearance, Kubernetes
- **Published:** August 26, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.collegerecruiter.com/job/2815159308-secure-platform-engineer--defence-cloud-sc-cleared-hybrid

## About the Role

The role requires active SC clearance and a background in Defence, MOD, Defence Digital, or Aerospace, plus experience with automation, IaC, and platform
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## Description

LHH is seeking an experienced Platform Engineer to join a Secure Digital Platform programme supporting UK Defence and Aerospace initiatives. You will help deliver and maintain modern cloud and infrastructure platforms across Azure, Kubernetes, OpenShift, and virtualization in a highly secure environment, with hybrid working from Reading.

The role requires active SC clearance and a background in Defence, MOD, Defence Digital, or Aerospace, plus experience with automation, IaC, and platform


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