Head of DevSecOps

Clearer; Leicester; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a DevSecOps leader, where you will oversee security strategies and IT operations in a dynamic eCommerce environment. This role offers a unique opportunity to make a significant impact by safeguarding digital assets and ensuring compliance with industry standards. You will manage a talented team of DevOps engineers, driving continuous improvement in CI/CD practices while collaborating with cross-functional teams to integrate security controls. If you are passionate about technology and eager to lead in a supportive, growth-focused environment, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

Comprehensive Benefits Package

Supportive Team Environment

Opportunity for Professional Growth

Qualifications

• 5+ years in IT and security management with leadership experience.
• Strong understanding of security frameworks like NIST and ISO 27001.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement security policies and procedures.
• Manage DevOps team and ensure compliance with industry standards.

Skills

IT Management

Information Security

DevOps Practices

Analytical Skills

Problem-Solving

Communication Skills

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science

Equivalent Experience

Tools

Datadog

New Relic

Google Workspace

Microsoft 365

ITSM Tools

Job description

Take the clearer route to growth. At clearer.io, we’re reimagining eCommerce with a powerful suite of apps that enhance search, discovery, and customer connection. Our mission is simple: enable our partners to thrive with solutions that drive growth, efficiency, and standout results. We’re more than just technology—we’re here to guide, support, and empower our customers every step of the way. With fresh investment and rapid growth, we’re expanding our global team of driven professionals who share a clear vision for customer success. Here, you’ll take charge of your work, make an impact, and be part of a team that values clarity, results, and genuine connection. If you’re ready to cut out the clutter, deliver real results, and lead in a dynamic eCommerce environment, clearer.io offers purpose, growth, and opportunity. Join us and help shape the future of eCommerce.

Your Impact:

We are seeking a talented and experienced DevSecOps leader to oversee and manage the company’s information security strategies, DevOps team, and IT operations. You will ensure the smooth functioning of IT services, safeguard digital assets, maintain compliance with industry standards, and support continuous integration and delivery practices through effective DevOps management. This position reports directly to the CTO.

What you'll do:

• Develop and implement security policies, procedures, and standards to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and industry best practices.
• Coordinate regular security assessments, vulnerability scans, and penetration tests to identify and remediate security vulnerabilities.
• Monitor and analyze security events, investigate incidents, and provide response and remediation support.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate security controls into software engineering, business processes, and IT systems.
• Stay updated on emerging threats and technologies, recommending enhancements to the company’s security posture.
• Participate in security audits, assessments, compliance reviews, and respond to security inquiries.
• Train employees on security awareness and enforce security protocols.
• Manage and mentor a team of DevOps engineers, ensuring their professional growth and operational effectiveness.
• Oversee the continuous improvement of CI/CD pipelines, ensuring robust automation and deployment practices.
• Provide strategic guidance on infrastructure and system reliability.
• Ensure security practices within the DevOps lifecycle are followed.
• Coordinate with software development teams to align DevOps practices with business goals.
• Monitor and optimize system performance using tools like Datadog, New Relic, or similar.
• Stay informed about modern DevOps concepts, automation, cloud services, and SRE best practices.
• Manage endpoint security, including antivirus, patch management, and encryption.
• Maintain network hardware, firewalls, VPNs, working closely with the DevOps team.
• Troubleshoot network and connectivity issues promptly.
• Lead technical support across the organization.
• Implement and manage IT support workflows and ticketing systems.
• Oversee employee device and account provisioning and decommissioning.
• Ensure hardware/software setup, maintenance, and upgrades are completed timely.
• Develop and maintain a knowledge base for common IT support issues.

What you'll bring:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or related field; or equivalent experience.
• Proven experience (5+ years) in IT and security management, with at least 2 years in a leadership role.
• Strong understanding of operating systems (Windows, macOS), productivity tools (Google Workspace, Microsoft 365), security frameworks (NIST, ISO 27001, SOC 2, GDPR, PCI DSS), and DevOps practices.
• Proficiency with monitoring platforms like Datadog, New Relic, or similar.
• Familiarity with ITSM tools, endpoint management, and asset tracking.
• Strong leadership, analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Ability to collaborate in a dynamic environment.
• Willingness to travel to branch offices as needed.

Why clearer.io

• Customer-First: Everything we do is for our customers, with real people listening, understanding, and helping them succeed.
• Growth-Focused: We’re delivering results and making eCommerce growth easy and intuitive.
• Clear and Simple: Our solutions work seamlessly, fostering an environment of clarity, authenticity, and genuine connections.
• Supportive Team: Join a diverse team that values collaboration, empowerment, and shared success.
• Clear Benefits: We offer comprehensive benefits packages across all regions.

Be a part of clearer.io—where your expertise fuels real change in eCommerce. Join us—it's clear we’re the place to be!