DevSecOps Lead

Summary

Salary: Competitive Salary and Benefits

Grade: 3A

Reporting Line: Head of Cyber Operations IT Security

Contract Type: Permanent

Location: London

What to expect

The DevSecOps Lead is a key member of the CISO team, responsible for delivering functional strategies while embodying the Post Office behaviours and prioritizing a Postmaster-first mindset.

The DevSecOps Lead will develop and improve POL\’s DevSecOps framework to ensure security practices are integrated throughout the software development lifecycle. They will collaborate with development, operations, and security teams to embed this framework across POL, establishing metrics and KPIs to demonstrate its benefits.

They will foster a culture of inclusion, continuous improvement, and high performance within their teams, influencing delivery and decision-making.

What we can do for you

Understanding the importance of attracting the right talent, we offer a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• 27.5 days annual leave, increasing with tenure
• Up to 18% on-target bonus opportunity
• Car allowance
• Generous pension contributions
• Life assurance
• Income protection after 12 months of service
• Support through our employee assistance programme and benefits platform
• Ongoing learning and development opportunities

We are committed to diversity and inclusion, fostering an environment that values all colleagues\’ unique perspectives. We believe that Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion are essential to our success, and we strive to reflect the diverse communities we serve, making Post Office \’Everybody\’s Business\’. We are an equal opportunity employer, dedicated to inclusivity and equal representation.

What you\’ll need to succeed

• Proven leadership skills with excellent influencing and communication abilities to effectively deliver messages and drive outcomes.
• Ability to build and maintain strong relationships with senior stakeholders and leaders.
• Degree in computer science, information systems, cybersecurity, or related field, or equivalent experience.
• Cybersecurity certifications such as GIAC, CISSP, or cloud security certifications are desirable.
• Experience in a DevSecOps, Security Engineering, or related role.
• Deep knowledge of DevOps, security principles, practices, tools, and cloud services (e.g., AWS, Azure).
• Experience with infrastructure as code tools (e.g., Terraform, AWS CDK), containerization, and orchestration technologies (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes).
• Proficiency with scripting languages (e.g., Python, Bash) and modern programming languages (e.g., C#, Java, C++, Go).
• Familiarity with security compliance frameworks (e.g., ISO 27001, PCI DSS, GDPR).

About us

Post Office is a trusted community staple, rooted in tradition but on a journey of transformation. We are focused on the future, working swiftly in a digital world to continue providing personalized service. We seek authentic individuals who embrace big challenges and drive meaningful change. Our purpose is to serve the people and uphold our commitment to inclusivity, reflecting that Post Office truly is \’Everybody\’s Business\’.

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