Devsecops Engineer (Contract) Inside IR35

WNTD; City of Edinburgh; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology firm is seeking a DevSecOps Engineer in the UK to enhance security across automation-hosted services. This contract role requires assessing security infrastructures, conducting security analyses, and producing process documentation. The ideal candidate has strong DevSecOps expertise and hands-on experience with Kubernetes and automation services. This position allows for a hybrid work environment with three days onsite.

Qualifications

• Strong expertise in DevSecOps practices within complex technology environments.
• Hands-on experience with automation services, Kubernetes, and/or hybrid on-prem/cloud infrastructure.
• Proven ability to conduct security analysis, gap assessments, and threat modelling.

Responsibilities

• Assess security infrastructure across automation services.
• Conduct in-depth security analyses to map current security estate.
• Create and plan remediation work processes.

Skills

DevSecOps practices

Kubernetes

Security analysis

Documentation skills

Engagement with stakeholders

Job description

DevSecOps Engineer (Contract)

Rate: £500 - £550

Duration: 6 months - Inside IR35

Location: 3 days onsite in Sheffield, Birmingham, or Edinburgh

We are seeking an experienced DevSecOps Engineer to support automation-hosted services teams in strengthening their security posture. This role is ideal for someone with a strong background in DevSecOps environments, who can provide both assessment and guidance without being directly responsible for remediation delivery.

Key Responsibilities

• Assess security infrastructure across automation services, including cloud workstreams, Kubernetes, and on-premises environments.
• Conduct in-depth security analyses to map the current security estate.
• Create and plan remediation work processes (implementation will be handled by delivery teams).
• Produce clear process documentation to support remediation activities.
• Act as a subject matter expert within DevSecOps, providing insight and recommendations.

Skills & Experience

• Strong expertise in DevSecOps practices within complex technology environments.
• Hands-on experience with automation services, Kubernetes, and/or hybrid on-prem/cloud infrastructure.
• Proven ability to conduct security analysis, gap assessments, and threat modelling.
• Excellent documentation and process design skills.
• Comfortable engaging with senior stakeholders and technical teams.