Job Title: DevSecOps Consultant Location: Hybrid (x2-3 days per week to Sheffield or Birmingham) Employment Type: Contract Visa: No for Student or PSW visa (no sponsorship available), Only UK citizen/ILR/dependent visa We’re looking for a DevSecOps / Security Consultant to enhance our secure delivery practices across a VMware-based platform. The ideal candidate will bring a strong understanding of DevSecOps principles, enabling secure CI/CD pipelines and embedding cyber controls throughout the development lifecycle. Key Responsibilities: Conduct security reviews of the existing platform and pipelines. Define and deliver a DevSecOps roadmap with the engineering and architecture teams. Implement best practices for secrets management and code scanning capabilities. Collaborate with developers and stakeholders to ensure security is built-in, not bolted on. Provide guidance and technical input on secure platform design and operations. Skills & Experience: Strong background in DevOps or development, with solid security appreciation. Knowledge of VMware platforms, CI/CD tooling, and automation pipelines. Experience with application security, SAST/DAST tools, and secrets management. Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills. Hands-on technical expertise preferred but not mandatory.