DevSecOps Specialist

British Airways; City Of London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading airline company in London is seeking a DevSecOps Specialist to integrate cybersecurity across digital platforms. You will lead secure practices, enhance CI/CD pipelines, and champion vulnerability management. The ideal candidate has a strong background in application security and agile environments. This role promises exciting challenges and valuable staff travel benefits.

Benefits

Unlimited basic and premium standby tickets

Discounted airfares for friends and family

Qualifications

• Strong technical foundation in application security including SAST, DAST, SCA, and threat modeling.
• Deep understanding of secure software development within agile environments.
• Hands-on experience creating secure engineering pipelines and automating security practices.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert cyber leadership across all BA development teams.
• Secure and enhance CI/CD pipelines with secure practices.
• Champion the vulnerability management process and drive secure development awareness.

Skills

Application security

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Leadership presence

Proactive approach

Education

Relevant cybersecurity certifications

Tools

SAST

DAST

SCA

Job description

Overview

A career without limits

As the nation’s flag carrier, we take great pride in connecting Britain with the world and the world with Britain.

It’s something we’ve been doing for over 100 years, ever since we launched the world’s first international scheduled air service between London and Paris.

This originality has been in our blood since day one. It’s the spirit we share with the people that fly with us, our partners, and our colleagues.

So, whether you are a reassuring voice on the end of a phone, a smile at the door, under a wing keeping the turbines spinning or landing us gently in far-flung places, a job at British Airways is yours to make.

We know great things can happen when you’re inspired to think big and bring your ambition to work every day, which is why, at British Airways the sky is never the limit.

The Role: DevSecOps Specialist

Join our forward-thinking Cyber Architecture team at British Airways as a DevSecOps Specialist. In this vital role, you’ll be at the forefront of integrating cyber security into every facet of our digital platforms. Partnering closely with our Cyber and Digital teams, you will help ensure our digital landscape remains resilient, secure, and aligned with cutting-edge development practices.

Ready to help shape the future of secure digital innovation at British Airways? Apply now and be part of something truly exceptional.

Responsibilities

• With a focus on application security, provide expert cyber leadership across all BA development teams, embedding application security into our web and mobile platforms.
• Secure and enhance our CI/CD pipelines, promoting consistent adoption of secure practices across diverse teams.
• Champion the vulnerability management process, driving secure development awareness and practices.
• Evaluate, implement, and support new security tools and features, enabling measurable improvement across platforms and development functions.
• Define and implement security testing strategies to support agile delivery while aligning with BA’s secure development objectives.
• Lead cyber digital reviews, ensuring alignment with cyber principles and consistent high-quality outcomes.
• Influence and engage stakeholders across British Airways and IAG Tech to embed cyber security from design through to delivery.
• Contribute to BA’s cyber security guilds, fostering innovation and consistency in our digital security approach.
• Act as a subject matter expert for the Cyber Delivery Assurance Team, offering guidance across all aspects of digital security.
• Support cyber change initiatives and provide flexible support across team priorities when needed.

What You’ll Bring to British Airways

• A strong sense of ownership with a structured, proactive, and outcome-oriented approach.
• Excellent analytical and communication skills with the ability to simplify complex security issues for varied audiences.
• Leadership presence and the ability to foster collaborative stakeholder relationships at all levels.
• Flexibility, adaptability, and a positive, can-do attitude that embodies the best of British Airways.
• A focus on capability-building across development teams and a passion for continuous improvement.

Your Experience

• Strong technical foundation in application security including SAST, DAST, SCA, and threat modeling.
• Deep understanding of secure software development within agile environments.
• Hands-on experience creating secure engineering pipelines and automating security practices.
• Familiarity with code review practices for identifying security risks.
• Proven ability to guide and support delivery teams in achieving cyber security goals.
• Relevant cyber security certifications or qualifications (desirable).

What we offer

We believe that all the people who work with us should feel valued for the part they play. It’s one of the reasons our rewards go far beyond a competitive salary.

From the day you join us, you’ll get access to brilliant staff travel benefits including unlimited basic and premium standby tickets on British Airways flights. You’ll also receive up to 30 discounted ‘Hotline’ airfares per year for yourself, friends, and family.

At British Airways you’ll have the chance to take on new challenges and move forward in a way that feels right for you. We encourage all those who work for us to consider opportunities right across our business to help you develop and progress.

We never stand still, and we don’t expect our people to either.

Inclusion & Diversity

At British Airways we all have a part to play in creating an inclusive place to work. Diverse representation among our people is really important to us and we recognise that all our colleagues are uniquely different and bring their own originality, creativity and identity to work.

Inclusion and diversity is a key driver of innovation and we’re committed to creating a culture where everyone feels that they can be themselves. We’re looking for people from all backgrounds and cultures to join us and be a part of our journey to become a Better BA as we continue to connect Britain with the world and the world with Britain