At a Glance
- Tasks: Join a dynamic team to embed security in software development and cloud solutions.
- Company: Leading tech organisation supporting critical government and defence programmes.
- Benefits: Up to £100,000 salary, hybrid work, and comprehensive benefits.
- Other info: Exciting career growth opportunities in a collaborative environment.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on security in innovative cloud environments.
- Qualifications: Experience in DevSecOps, cloud security, and CI/CD pipelines required.
The predicted salary is between 63000 - 77000 £ per year.
Location: London, Gloucester or Manchester (Hybrid)
Salary: Up to £100,000 + Benefits
Security Clearance: Active SC Clearance required
We're working with a leading technology organisation supporting critical government and defence programmes, who are looking to hire an experienced DevSecOps Engineer to join their growing cyber team. This is an exciting opportunity to help embed security throughout the software development lifecycle, working alongside engineering, cloud and security teams to design and implement secure, scalable solutions across complex cloud environments.
Key Responsibilities
- Embed security into CI/CD pipelines and software delivery processes
- Design, build and maintain secure cloud infrastructure across AWS, Azure and/or GCP
- Implement Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, CloudFormation or similar)
- Automate security testing including SAST, DAST, SCA and container scanning
- Improve container and Kubernetes security through best practice implementation
- Work closely with development teams to identify and remediate security vulnerabilities
- Develop monitoring, logging and compliance controls across cloud platforms
- Support security incident response and vulnerability remediation activities
- Promote DevSecOps best practices and contribute to a strong security culture
Skills & Experience
- Commercial experience in a DevSecOps or Cloud Security Engineering roles
- Strong knowledge of AWS, Azure or GCP
- Experience with Kubernetes and Docker
- Experience building and maintaining CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions, GitLab CI or Jenkins
- Infrastructure as Code experience using Terraform, CloudFormation or similar
- Knowledge of container security, vulnerability management and secure coding practices
- Familiarity with security tooling such as Checkov, Trivy, SonarQube, Prisma Cloud, Wiz or Snyk
- Scripting experience using Python, Bash or PowerShell
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to collaborate across engineering and security teams
Essential Requirements
- Active SC Clearance
- Eligible to work in the UK
- Ability to work from one of the office locations in London, Gloucester or Manchester on a hybrid basis
DevSecOps Engineer in Manchester employer: Digital Waffle
Digital Waffle is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work culture that prioritises innovation and collaboration in the energy sector. Employees benefit from ongoing professional development opportunities, competitive compensation, and a commitment to sustainability, making it a rewarding place to contribute to the UK's critical infrastructure. Join us to be part of a team that values your expertise and empowers you to make a meaningful impact on the future of energy security.
