Security Engineering Lead - Cloud, DevSecOps & Zero-Trust

DXC Technology Morocco; Farnborough; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

DXC Technology in Hampshire seeks a Security Engineering Lead to design and implement robust security controls across cloud and hybrid environments. The role centers on security architecture, DevSecOps integration, and risk governance, guiding engineers and coordinating with accreditors to meet stringent security requirements.

The candidate will bring senior cybersecurity leadership, expertise in NCSC guidelines, and certifications such as CISSP or CISM, with a focus on IAM, encryption, and

Qualifications

• Experience in cybersecurity, secure systems architecture, and technical security leadership, including experience engaging 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).

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 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.
• Deep knowledge of secure networking, encryption standards, IAM, and zero-trust architectures.
• Hands-on experience with cloud security postures (AWS / Azure)
• Proficiency in infrastructure-as-code (IaC) security and automated vulnerability management tools.
• 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.

Skills

Cybersecurity leadership

Security architecture

DevSecOps integration

Cloud security (AWS/Azure)

IAM / zero-trust

Education

Cyber or IT NVQ Level 4 or higher degree in Information Security or Computer Science

Tools

SCA tools

Cloud security tooling (AWS/Azure)

IaC security tooling

Job description

DXC Technology in Hampshire seeks a Security Engineering Lead to design and implement robust security controls across cloud and hybrid environments. The role centers on security architecture, DevSecOps integration, and risk governance, guiding engineers and coordinating with accreditors to meet stringent security requirements.

The candidate will bring senior cybersecurity leadership, expertise in NCSC guidelines, and certifications such as CISSP or CISM, with a focus on IAM, encryption, and