Security Platform Engineer, UK Security Operations

Google Public Sector is seeking a Security Platform Engineer to join their UK Security Operations (SecOps) team in London. This role is crucial in delivering, operating, and securing private cloud services for customers with exceptionally high security requirements. The position combines security expertise with engineering skills, focusing on cloud-native security platforms and Kubernetes-based environments.

The ideal candidate will be responsible for designing, building, and managing security platforms while working closely with Incident Response Engineers and platform teams. The role requires deep technical expertise in cloud environments, Kubernetes security, and platform automation. Key responsibilities include deploying security tools, implementing monitoring strategies, investigating incidents, and automating security workflows.

This is an excellent opportunity for experienced security professionals who want to work at the intersection of security and engineering at one of the world's leading technology companies. The role offers the chance to work on critical infrastructure and contribute to securing private cloud deployments for high-priority customers. The position requires participation in an on-call rotation and comes with the responsibility of maintaining security for essential systems.

Candidates should have strong experience with Kubernetes security, containerization, and infrastructure-as-code tools. The role requires a bachelor's degree in a relevant field and at least 5 years of experience in security engineering or related roles. Knowledge of Python, Go, or Bash scripting is essential, as is experience with security tools and platforms. The position requires United Kingdom Security Vetting Developed Vetting (DV) clearance.

Working at Google provides the opportunity to impact security at scale while collaborating with talented engineers and security professionals. The role offers exposure to cutting-edge technology and the chance to work on complex security challenges in a dynamic environment. Join Google's UK Security Operations team to help shape the future of cloud security and protect critical infrastructure.