I'm supporting a defence-focused start-up in their search for for a Cloud Security Engineer with a focus on DevSecOps and application security to embed security directly into their engineering and delivery pipelines. Role: SC Cleared DevSecOps Engineer (Azure) Salary: £75,000 - £85,000 per annum Location: West Midlands (1-3 days / week on-site) Role Responsibilities Integrate security controls and scanning into CI/CD pipelines Improve software supply chain security and dependency management Review and secure pipelines, repositories, and build processes Define and enforce branch protection, approvals, and release controls Drive pipeline hardening and secure configuration practices Support adoption of a secure SDLC across engineering teams Implement code, dependency, and IaC scanning with policy integration Embed security requirements into platform and application delivery Support secure design for new services in collaboration with architects Partner with engineering to deliver secure-by-design solutions Contribute to incident response, including investigation and triage Improve detection and logging across application and pipeline layers Contribute to automation and repeatable security practices Skills & Experience Experience with DevSecOps / application security in Azure environments Strong understanding of CI/CD pipelines and security controls Knowledge of secure SDLC practices Experience with code scanning, dependency scanning, and IaC security Familiarity with secrets management in pipelines Understanding of modern software supply chain risks Ability to work closely with developers and provide practical security guidance Pragmatic, delivery-focused approach to security Please don't hesitate to apply now for more information or a confidential chat!