Lead DevSpecOps Engineer

RedCat Solutions Ltd; Reading; On-site; GBP 93,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing financial services company is seeking a Lead DevSecOps Engineer to shape the future of secure cloud infrastructure. You will implement and lead DevOps and Security practices for Azure, design secure cloud infrastructure, and mentor junior team members. Competitive salary up to £110,000 plus benefits including private medical insurance and pension contribution. Apply with your CV if interested.

Benefits

Private Medical Insurance

Pension Contribution

Bonus

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a DevSecOps Engineer in Azure cloud services.
• Strong knowledge of Azure cloud security principles and best practices.
• Deep understanding of secure SDLC and DevOps methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Implement and lead DevOps and Security practices for the Azure cloud environment.
• Design and develop secure cloud infrastructure, ensuring compliance with industry standards.
• Conduct security assessments, vulnerability testing, and incident response.

Skills

Azure cloud security principles

CI/CD pipelines

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

Terraform

Azure Security Engineer Associate (preferred)

CCSP (preferred)

Job description

Passionate about security and an Azure cloud expert? This is an opportunity to join a growing financial services company as a Lead DevSecOps Engineer and shape the future of secure cloud infrastructure.

My client is looking for a highly skilled and experienced DevSecOps engineer who has experience in implementing and maintaining CI/CD pipelines, managing infrastructure and monitoring systems. In the role, you will be responsible for leading the formation of a new DevOps/Security function and will have a significant impact on the technical strategy. This role will require great stakeholder management, leadership and business acumen.

Responsibilities

• Implement and lead DevOps and Security practices for the Azure cloud environment.
• Design and develop secure cloud infrastructure, ensuring compliance with industry standards.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enable secure software development and deployment.
• Conduct security assessments, vulnerability testing, and incident response.
• Stay ahead of security trends and make recommendations for continuous improvement.
• Mentor and guide junior team members.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
• Proven experience as a DevSecOps Engineer in Azure cloud services.
• Strong knowledge of Azure cloud security principles and best practices.
• Expertise in CI/CD pipelines, containers (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes), and infrastructure-as-code (e.g., Terraform).
• Deep understanding of secure SDLC and DevOps methodologies.
• Hands‑on experience with security tools and technologies.
• Relevant certifications (e.g., Microsoft Certified: Azure Security Engineer Associate, CCSP) preferred.
• Excellent problem‑solving and communication skills.

What’s on Offer

• Up to £110,000 + bonus
• Private Medical Insurance
• Pension Contribution

Apply with your CV if you’re interested in hearing more about this role!

Lead DevOps/Security Engineer

Up to £110k + bonus

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