Security Engineer (Scrum)

DXC Technology Company; Farnborough; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

DXC Technology is hiring a Security Engineer (Scrum) for Hampshire onsite. You will lead security architecture, oversee DevSecOps integration, and work with MOD accreditors to navigate risk and approvals.

Ideal candidates bring 7+ years in cybersecurity, CISSP/CISM and cloud security certs, with hands-on IaC and vulnerability management tool experience.

Qualifications

• 7+ years in cybersecurity, secure systems architecture and leadership.
• Experience engaging MOD accreditors, NCSC guidelines, and cryptographic risk frameworks.
• Cyber/IT NVQ Level 4 or higher, or a degree in Information Security/CS.
• Senior security certification: CISSP or CISM; cloud security certs (CCSP, AWS/Azure).

Responsibilities

• Lead security architecture design and implement controls for cloud and hybrid infra.
• Embed automated security scanning (SAST/DAST/SCA) into delivery pipelines.
• Collaborate with MOD accreditors and risk owners on security case approvals.
• Provide hands-on guidance on vulnerability remediation and secure coding.

Skills

Secure networking

Encryption standards

IAM

Zero-trust architectures

Cloud security (AWS/Azure)

IaC security

Vulnerability management tools

Education

Cyber/IT NVQ Level 4 or higher

Degree in Information Security or Computer Science

Tools

SAST tooling

DAST tooling

SCA tooling

Container scanning tools

Job description

Job Description:DXC Technology is committed to building diverse, inclusive teams. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and particularly encourage interest from women, underrepresented groups, and neurodivergent candidates. We offer reasonable adjustments throughout the hiring process and are dedicated to creating a supportive, accessible environment for everyone.Security Engineer (Scrum)Location: Hampshire (onsite 5 days per week)Due to the nature of the work and the customers we support, the successful candidate must be eligible to meet UK Government and contractual personnel security requirements, including the applicable residency requirements for the role, and have the right to work in the United Kingdom. Some roles may also be subject to nationality requirements where these are necessary to meet UK Government or contractual security obligations.Keyy Responsibilities• Security Architecture: Lead the design and implementation of robust security controls, identity management, and threat-mitigation patterns across cloud and hybrid infrastructures.• DevSecOps Integration: Oversee the embedding of automated security scanning (SAST, DAST, SCA, container scanning) into delivery pipelines.• Risk & Governance: Collaborate with MOD accreditors, Risk Owners, and project leadership to navigate security case approvals and risk management frameworks.• Technical Guidance: Provide hands-on direction to engineers on vulnerability remediation, secure coding standards, and incident response preparedness.Core Technical Skills• Deep knowledge of secure networking, encryption standards, IAM, and zero-trust architectures.• Hands-on experience with cloud security postures (AWS, Azure, or secure MOD-assured clouds).• Proficiency in infrastructure-as-code (IaC) security and automated vulnerability management tools.Leadership and Personal Strengths• Authoritative yet collaborative communication style when engaging technical teams and military stakeholders.• Decisive problem-solving capability under high-pressure compliance deadlines.• Uncompromising commitment to data protection and national security standards.Typical Qualifications / Experience• Professional Experience: 7+ years’ experience in cybersecurity, secure systems architecture, and technical security leadership, including experience engaging MOD accreditors, NCSC guidelines, and cryptographic risk frameworks.• Education & Foundational Benchmark: Cyber or IT NVQ Level 4 or equivalent higher education / degree in Information Security or Computer Science.• Professional Certifications: Mandatory senior security certification: CISSP (Certified Information Systems Security Professional) or CISM (Certified Information Security Manager); supplementary cloud security certification (e.g. CCSP, AWS/Azure Solutions Architect / Security Specialty).At DXC Technology, we believe strong connections and community are key to our success. Our work model prioritizes in-person collaboration while offering flexibility to support wellbeing, productivity, individual work styles, and life circumstances. We’re committed to fostering an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive.Recruitment fraud is a scheme in which fictitious job opportunities are offered to job seekers typically through online services, such as false websites, or through unsolicited emails claiming to be from the company. These emails may request recipients to provide personal information or to make payments as part of their illegitimate recruiting process. DXC does not make offers of employment via social media networks and DXC never asks for any money or payments from applicants at any point in the recruitment process, nor ask a job seeker to purchase IT or other equipment on our behalf. More information on employment scams is available here.