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100% Remote: DevSecOps /Cloud Security Engineer – Container Security with OTAV C...
Posted 5 days ago by Dexperts Inc
Job DetailsJob Title: DevSecOps /Cloud Security Engineer – Container Security with OTAV ConsultantLocation: 100% RemoteD...
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- Category Outside
- Work type Remote
- Location Remote
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Cloud DevSecOps Engineer - Remote || W2 only
Posted 1 week ago by Cerebra Consulting Inc
Role SummaryThe Cloud DevSecOps Engineer will contribute to the cloud strategy by developing, communicating, and impleme...
- Rate Not specified
- Category Not specified
- Work type Remote
- Location Remote or Huntsville, Alabama
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Posted 1 week ago by Change Digital – Digital & Tech Recruitm...
DevSecOps Engineer - Contract | Initial 6 Months | Remote UK I £650 per day Change Digital is partnering with a global o...
- Rate £90 per hour
- Category Not specified
- Work type Remote
- Location Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom
Cloud / DevSecOps Engineer AI-Enabled Cloud Automation
Posted 2 weeks ago by Technogen, Inc.
Job Title: Cloud / DevSecOps Engineer AI-Enabled Cloud AutomationLocation: Washington,DC( Remote)Key RequirementsRemote,...
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- Category Outside
- Work type Remote
- Location Remote or Hybrid in Washington, District of Columbia
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About Our Remote Working DevSecOps Contract Roles
What does a devsecops contractor do?
DevSecOps contractors embed security practices into the software development and deployment pipeline rather than treating security as a separate, after-the-fact activity. The role bridges three disciplines: development, security, and operations. In practice, this means building automated security scanning into CI/CD pipelines, implementing infrastructure-as-code with security controls baked in, configuring container security policies, managing secrets and key vaults, conducting threat modelling on application architectures, and remediating vulnerabilities identified by SAST and DAST tools. Organisations hire DevSecOps contractors when they want to shift security left in their development lifecycle without slowing down delivery velocity. The role requires a genuine understanding of software engineering practices alongside security expertise, which is a relatively rare combination in the contractor market.
What is the market like for devsecops contractors?
DevSecOps contracting has grown rapidly in the UK as organisations recognise that bolting security onto the end of a development process creates bottlenecks and risk. Regulatory pressure in financial services and government has accelerated adoption, with both sectors now expecting security to be integrated into delivery pipelines rather than handled by a separate team after deployment. The market is supply-constrained: there are more DevSecOps roles than there are contractors with the right blend of development, infrastructure, and security skills. This scarcity keeps rates firm and gives experienced DevSecOps contractors significant choice over which engagements they take. The role is still relatively new as a distinct discipline, which means job titles and expectations vary. Some clients use DevSecOps to mean a DevOps engineer who runs security scans; others expect a security architect who can write pipeline code. Clarifying scope before accepting an engagement is important.
What does 'remote working' mean for devsecops contractors?
Remote contract roles are delivered primarily from the contractor's own location rather than the client's premises. In the UK contractor market, "remote" covers a range of arrangements, from fully remote with no on-site requirement through to predominantly remote roles that involve periodic travel for workshops or stakeholder meetings, typically a few days per month.
Remote contracts can show different rate patterns compared to on-site or hybrid positions. In some cases, remote working reduces location-driven rate premiums; in others, rates remain aligned to the employer's location or market benchmarks. As with all contract roles, rates are primarily driven by scope, expertise, and delivery expectations rather than working arrangement alone.
The availability of remote contracting varies by role and sector. Technology, data, and digital roles offer the broadest remote opportunities, while financial services and government clients more commonly require hybrid arrangements. Contractors evaluating remote opportunities should clarify on-site expectations before accepting, as definitions of "remote" vary between clients.
How much do devsecops contractors usually earn when working remotely?
Contract rates for devsecops roles typically range from £550 to £850 per day, depending on the scope of the role, required expertise, and the delivery expectations of the engagement. Remote roles may sit at different points within this range depending on the employer's location and whether any on-site attendance is required.
How many remote working devsecops vacancies are there on Quality Contracts?
Over the past twelve months, we have tracked over 150 devsecops contract roles across the site. Around 50% of the jobs currently listed on Quality Contracts offer some sort of remote or hybrid working arranegment. Data reviewed up to July 2026.