DevSecOps Engineer

TL;DR

DevSecOps Engineer: Strengthening security across cloud platforms and delivery pipelines with an accent on embedding security by design in modern, cloud-first environments. Focus on architecture, engineering, and compliance while leading modern cloud security strategy.

Location: Hybrid working model with 3 days per week in the Leeds office, UK

Salary: £60,000–£70,000 per annum + bonus, shares, 37 holidays

Company

A rapidly growing technology-driven organisation focused on strengthening security across cloud platforms.

What you will do

• Design and maintain secure CI/CD pipelines, embedding security controls.
• Integrate and manage security tooling for code analysis and vulnerability scanning.
• Implement security controls across cloud infrastructure using Infrastructure as Code.
• Automate security testing processes including SAST, DAST, and IAST.
• Build and maintain monitoring, alerting, and threat detection capabilities using SIEM.
• Collaborate with DevOps, engineering, and information security teams to promote DevSecOps culture.

Requirements

• Proven hands-on experience in DevSecOps or security-focused engineering roles within cloud environments.
• Strong experience with CI/CD tooling such as Jenkins, GitHub Actions, or GitLab CI.
• Practical expertise using Infrastructure as Code tools such as Terraform or CloudFormation.
• Deep knowledge of securing AWS-based environments, Docker, and Kubernetes.
• Experience implementing and managing security tools including SAST, DAST, and vulnerability scanners.
• Strong scripting and automation skills using Bash or Python.
• Experience with monitoring, logging, and SIEM platforms such as ELK or Datadog.
• Solid understanding of secure coding principles, application security, and compliance frameworks.

Nice to have

• Financial services or fintech experience.

Culture & Benefits

• Base Salary up to £70,000 with a 5% company performance bonus and up to 10% value-based bonus.
• Allocated company shares following successful completion of probation.
• 37 days annual leave, inclusive of bank holidays.
• Opportunities for professional development and technical growth.
• A collaborative, delivery-focused environment with scope to influence security strategy and mentor others.
• Hybrid working model.