Senior Platform Engineer (Engineering)

Exceptions above the standard range are managed through governance controls to protect internal equity.Are you ready to take the next step in your engineering career and lead the delivery of critical platforms that protect national security? At Leonardo, our Senior Platform Engineers combine technical expertise with leadership, driving the design, integration, and support of complex systems that underpin our customers’ missions. Your work at Leonardo UK will see you take the lead in solving customer problems in an agile, innovative and team-centric manner. The role may involve a blended hybrid working model, with a mixture of working from home and working on site at one of our Leonardo offices to ensure close collaboration with the wider team and with our customers.Leonardo UK is seeking a Senior Platform Engineer to join the Cyber & Security Solutions Division team. This role is focused on delivering, maintaining, and improving platform and systems engineering solutions that underpin critical defence, government and public sector services. What you will do as a Senior Platform EngineernLead the design, build, and support of secure platforms on-premise and hybrid environments.nIntegrate and test platform components, ensuring compliance with security and performance requirements.nProvide mentoring, guidance, and technical leadership to Platform Engineers and Technicians.nCollaborate with stakeholders, project teams, and customers to ensure solutions meet requirements.nConfidence to take ownership of solutions and represent engineering in technical discussions.nWindows and Linux (RHEL) operating systems administration and engineeringn nnPlatform hardening, patching, and security compliance across Windows and Linux environmentsn nnEnterprise identity and access integration (Active Directory, Group Policy, LDAP concepts)n nnAutomation and configuration management (PowerShell, Bash, Ansible, or similar)n nnKnowledge of cyber security controls and accreditation requirementsn nAD advanced config, Group Policy design)n nnPerformance tuning and troubleshooting across Linux and Windows systemsn nnIntegration with enterprise services (PKI, PAM, monitoring, backup)n nSecurity ClearanceWe offer a comprehensive, company-funded benefits package that supports your wellbeing, career development, and work–life balance.Award-winning pension scheme with up to 15% employer contribution.Free access to mental health support, financial advice, and employee-led networks.nNever Stop Learning: Free access to 4,000+ online courses via Coursera and LinkedIn Learning.Spend up to £500 annually on flexible benefits such as private healthcare, lifestyle discounts, and gym memberships.Flexible hours with hybrid working options.For a full list of our company benefits please visit our website. Headquartered in Italy, we employ over 53,000 people worldwide including 8,500 across 9 sites in the UK. At Leonardo we are committed to building an inclusive, accessible, and welcoming workplace. Contract Type:PermanentHybrid Working:…