Job Description
Job Title: SC Cleared DevSecOps Engineer
Location: CorshamType: ContractClearance: Active SC (Security Check) Clearance requiredSalary / Rate: £550-£675 DOE
Overview:
We are seeking a highly skilled and Security Cleared (SC) DevSecOps Engineer to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in DevOps principles, with a specific focus on embedding security throughout the software development lifecycle. You will play a pivotal role in building, deploying and maintaining secure, scalable infrastructure and applications for mission-critical environments.
Key Responsibilities:
* Design, implement and manage secure CI/CD pipelines using industry best practices
* Embed security at every stage of the DevOps lifecycle (shift-left security)
* Integrate security tools (SAST, DAST, secrets management, etc.) into development workflows
* Collaborate with development, infrastructure and security teams to ensure compliance with governance and regulatory requirements
* Automate infrastructure provisioning using Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools such as Terraform or CloudFormation
* Monitor systems and applications for performance, security and reliability
* Assist in incident response and vulnerability remediation processes
* Provide guidance and mentorship on secure coding and DevSecOps practices
Essential Skills & Experience:
* Active SC Clearance (mandatory)
* Strong experience with DevOps tools such as Jenkins, GitLab CI, or Azure DevOps
* Proven experience with containerisation (Docker, Kubernetes) and orchestration platforms
* Deep understanding of security principles in cloud environments (AWS, Azure, or GCP)
* Proficiency with Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, Ansible, or similar)
* Experience with automated security testing and compliance tools (e.g., SonarQube, OWASP ZAP, Trivy, Aqua Security)
* Familiarity with monitoring and logging tools such as Prometheus, Grafana, ELK, or Splunk
* Scripting knowledge (Python, Bash, or PowerShell)
Desirable:
* Experience working within government or defence sectors
* Knowledge of compliance frameworks such as ISO 27001, NCSC guidelines or Cyber Essentials Plus
* Certifications such as AWS Certified DevOps Engineer, CKA, CISSP, or similar
* Familiarity with Zero Trust architectures and secure supply chain practices