Job Description
Job title DevSecOps Engineer
Location: Hampshire/Hybrid (2 days per week on site) Salary: £90k - £100k plus 6 % bonus
Candidates must be willing and eligible to go through SC security clearance for this role
Role Summary:
I am looking for a DevSecOps Engineer for a UK-based technology company that develops cutting-edge solutions for defence, security, and intelligence customers. They combine engineering, scientific research, and consultancy to tackle complex problems where technology protects what matters most.
This is your chance to work at the sharp end of UK defence solving complex, real-world challenges where security, resilience and innovation are essential for mission-critical projects. This is a fantastic opportunity to push boundaries, shape technical direction, and deploy cutting-edge solutions across cloud, AI/ML, and secure systems.
Responsibilities:
* Driving end-to-end DevSecOps best practice across the SDLC
* Building and optimising CI/CD pipelines & deployment automation
* Applying SRE principles to improve uptime and reliability
* Working closely with engineers, architects & stakeholders to deliver secure systems
* Coaching teams and influencing DevSecOps maturity across programmes
* Supporting live systems and solving complex operational challenges
Expereince Required:
Cloud & Platforms
* AWS (Azure/GCP a bonus)
DevSecOps & Automation
* CI/CD (GitLab or similar)
* Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, Ansible, Puppet)
* Scripting/automation (Python, Bash, Rust etc.)
Containers & Architecture
* Docker, Kubernetes
* Microservices/APIs/event-driven systems
Security & Observability
* Vulnerability scanning, IDAM, secure networking
* Tools like Prometheus, Grafana, ELK
What makes this role different:
* Work on cutting-edge defence challenges (DevSecOps + MLOps + secure cloud)
* Influence technical direction, not just delivery
* Solve problems like securely updating deployed equipment in the field
* Be part of a culture that values curiosity, innovation, and continuous improvement
Who this role suits:
* DevSecOps Engineers ready to step into a more impactful, strategic role
* Engineers who enjoy complex environments and meaningful work
* People who want to push the boundaries of what's possible in secure systems
If you are interested in this role or wish to apply, please feel free to submit your CV.