Security Platform Engineer, UK Security Operations

Google's UK Security Operations (SecOps) team is seeking a Security Platform Engineer to join their 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 a rotating on-call schedule and demands a current UK Developed Vetting (DV) Security Clearance. Successful candidates will have at least 5 years of relevant experience and strong technical skills in Python, Go, or Bash scripting, along with extensive knowledge of Kubernetes security and infrastructure-as-code tools.

Google offers a collaborative work environment and is committed to diversity and inclusion, providing equal employment opportunities to all candidates. The role provides an opportunity to work on challenging technical problems while contributing to the security of critical infrastructure.