Lead System Engineer

Our client supports mission‑critical technology platforms operating in highly regulated, security‑sensitive environments. The focus is on building resilient, defensible infrastructure foundations that enable secure application and platform services at scale.

This role sits at the core of the technology estate, setting architectural and security standards that underpin all deployed systems, including container platforms.

About the Role

This is a senior, foundational engineering role responsible for the architecture, security posture, and lifecycle management of Linux‑based platforms. You will act as the technical authority for system design, hardening, and operational readiness in on‑prem environments where reliability and compliance are non‑negotiable.

You will work in close partnership with a Lead Kubernetes Platform Engineer, ensuring the system layer provides a hardened, stable base for modern platform services. The role emphasises architectur...