Job Title: SC Cleared DevSecOps Engineer Location: Corsham Type: Contract Clearance: Active SC (Security Check) Clearance required Salary / 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