Associate DevSecOps Engineer - 1-5 years experience

Computer Futures; Cambridgeshire and Peterborough; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading tech firm in the UK is seeking a Junior DevSecOps Engineer to join their team. This role offers a chance to work on secure, automated solutions across cloud and on-prem environments. Ideal candidates should have 1-5 years of experience in DevOps or related fields, with a passion for security and automation. Responsibilities include designing secure systems, maintaining CI/CD pipelines, and collaborating with cross-functional teams. A supportive environment allows for growth and learning alongside senior engineers.

Qualifications

• 1-5 years of experience in DevOps, DevSecOps, or related roles.
• Hands-on experience with Linux systems and scripting.
• Familiarity with CI/CD tools like GitHub Actions, Jenkins, CircleCI.

Responsibilities

• Support the design and deployment of secure software and infrastructure.
• Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines and automate workflows.
• Collaborate to implement security controls and best practices.

Skills

Experience in DevOps or DevSecOps

Hands-on with Linux systems

Scripting (Bash, Python, PowerShell)

Understanding of CI/CD tools

Interest in security principles

Tools

CI/CD tools (GitHub Actions, Jenkins, CircleCI)

Cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure)

Infrastructure as Code tools (Terraform)

Job description

About the Role

We're looking for a Junior DevSecOps Engineer to join our growing team and help deliver secure, automated solutions across cloud and on‑prem environments. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with 1‑5 years of real‑world experience who wants to deepen their skills in DevOps, security, and automation while working on impactful projects.

You’ll work alongside experienced engineers in an Agile environment, contributing to the design, build, and deployment of secure systems. If you’re passionate about automation, cloud technologies, and security best practices, this role is for you.

What You’ll Do

• Support the design, development, and deployment of secure software and infrastructure.
• Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines and automate workflows.
• Work with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, or Azure) and Infrastructure as Code tools like Terraform.
• Assist in monitoring, troubleshooting, and resolving issues in development and production environments.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to implement security controls and best practices.
• Learn and grow by working on real‑world projects with senior engineers.

What We’re Looking For

• 1‑5 years experience in DevOps, DevSecOps, or related engineering roles.
• Hands‑on experience with Linux systems and scripting (Bash, Python, or PowerShell).
• Familiarity with CI/CD tools (GitHub Actions, Jenkins, CircleCI).
• Basic understanding of cloud services (AWS, GCP, or Azure).
• Interest in security principles, threat detection, or incident response.
• Strong problem‑solving skills and willingness to learn.

Nice to Have

• Exposure to containerization (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Knowledge of monitoring tools (Grafana, Datadog).
• Experience with SIEM/SOC tools or security automation.
• Cloud certifications or security training (AWS, GCP, Azure, or similar).