Platform Engineer; Automation + VMware + GitLab - Expression of Interest

Platform Engineer (Automation + VMware + Git Lab)

Location: RAF Leeming, Northallerton (onsite)

Security Clearance: SC required, initially (DV eligibility is advantageous)

Contract Type: Both permanent and contractor options accepted, in the first instance

Salary/Rates: TBC + on‑call allowance of ~£5-10k p/a - let's talk about what works for you!

Status: Speculative role, part of a pre‑mobilisation team for a potential contract award - Q1 of 2026

MASS is preparing for a forthcoming programme at RAF Leeming and is engaging experienced Platform Engineers in advance. We are looking for professionals with strong operational capability aligned to senior technical standards, able to support and improve platform services in secure environments.

You will join a small, cross‑skilled operational support team, helping deliver mission‑critical platform services onsite.

• Supporting and optimising platform services that underpin operational systems
• Working with automation, Git Lab pipelines, and VMware environments
• Contributing to continuous improvement and operational best practice within the team

• Experience supporting hybrid infrastructure and platform services
• Hands‑on experience with automation, scripting, or Dev Ops‑style tooling
• Proven ability to operate independently and collaboratively in secure, live environments
• Experience with in Defence, government, or regulated technical sectors (desirable)

This is a speculative role, dependent on contract award. By registering interest now, you will be contacted first if the programme proceeds, receive updates as timelines evolves and have the opportunity to discuss the role in more detail closer to mobilisation.

If you would like to be considered, please submit your CV or contact our Talent Acquisition team to register your interest. We will keep you informed throughout the process and reach out as soon as timelines are confirmed.