Platform Engineer - Windows or Linux - Contract - Outside IR35

AI overview

Engage in hands-on security hardening and lifecycle upgrades of CCTV systems with a focus on infrastructure and security controls, collaborating three days a week on-site.

Mindera is currently looking for Platform Engineers who are experience in either Windows or Linux to join us on a contract basis. You will be responsible for hands on deliver of the security hardening, stabilisation and lifecycle upgrades across the CCTV estate of our client. The role focusses on infrastructure, operating systems and security controls rather than application or user interface development.

This role comes with 3 days per week on client site in either Paddington or Heathrow area.

Requirements

Key Responsibilities

Perform operating system upgrades and security patching on CCTV servers and supporting infrastructure

Apply firmware updates and vendor recommended security fixes
Remove shared credentials and implement secure identity and access controls
Harden servers and services in line with enterprise security standards
Support discovery and documentation of existing CCTV configurations and dependencies
Implement and improve monitoring, logging and alerting integrated with security operations
Support investigation and remediation of security and operational incidents
Produce clear technical documentation and operational runbooks

Required Skills and Experience

Strong experience in infrastructure or platform engineering roles
Hands on experience with Windows and or Linux operating systems
Proven background in security hardening, patch management and access control
Experience working with cloud hosted and hybrid infrastructure
Comfortable working with legacy and partially undocumented systems
Experience operating across large distributed estates preferred
CCTV or physical security platform experience desirable but not required

Benefits

Competitive day rate