SC Cleared GCP/Kubernetes Platform Engineer | Outside IR35 | 6 Month ContractDuration: 12 Months IR35: Outside IR35 Rate: £400-£450 per day Location: Hybrid - London (3 days onsite - non negotiable)I''m looking for a GCP Platform Engineer/Kubernetes Engineer to join a multi-year transformation programme delivering some of the UK Government''s most critical systems.The client is open to candidates with strong Kubernetes platform experience, even if you haven''t worked directly with GDC - as GDC is fundamentally Kubernetes-based.What you''ll doDesign and operate secure GCP and Kubernetes platforms (GDC exposure a bonus)Build solutions for disconnected/air-gapped environmentsOwn IAM, networking, GKE and core platform servicesAutomate infrastructure using Terraform and CI/CD pipelinesOptimise platform performance, reliability and costPartner closely with security and architecture teamsWhat you''ll bringStrong hands-on experience in Kubernetes platform engineering (on-prem or cloud)GCP experience or strong transferable Kubernetes backgroundUnderstanding of hybrid/on-prem Kubernetes environmentsExperience in regulated, secure or classified environmentsDeep skills in IaC, automation and platform operationsSecurity-first mindset with strong stakeholder communicationBonusExposure to Google Distributed Cloud (GDC) or AnthosGovernment or secure data centre experienceAI on GCPGoogle certificationsClearanceMust hold active SC clearance (DV preferred).This role is Outside IR35 and require