Summary: The SC Cleared DevSecOps Engineer role is a fully remote position focused on integrating security practices throughout the software development lifecycle for a global professional services organization. The engineer will be responsible for managing system administration, deploying and maintaining servers, and ensuring compliance with security regulations. Candidates must hold active SC Clearance and will work closely with development and operations teams to implement secure infrastructure and pipelines. This is a 6-month contract with the possibility of extension, starting in July 2025.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the integration of security practices throughout the software development lifecycle (SDLC).
• Architect, design, and implement security controls into an Azure Platform.
• Implement and code secure CI/CD pipelines with security checks at every stage.
• Ensure adherence to relevant security regulations and industry standards.
• Utilize expertise in secure coding practices, authentication, authorization, and network security.
• Work with CI/CD tools, infrastructure as code technologies, and containerization.
• Proficiently use scripting languages for automation and development of security tools.
• Experience with vulnerability scanners and penetration testing methodologies.
• Communicate complex security concepts to technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Collaborate effectively with development, operations, and security teams.

Key Skills:

• Active SC Clearance.
• Experience with Azure Platform security controls.
• Knowledge of CI/CD tools (Jenkins, GitLab CI, GitHub Actions).
• Expertise in infrastructure as code (Terraform, CloudFormation).
• Proficiency in containerization (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Strong scripting skills (Bash, Python, PowerShell).
• Experience with vulnerability scanners (Nessus, Qualys) and static code analyzers (Fortify, SonarQube).
• Ability to communicate complex security concepts effectively.
• Strong collaborative skills with development and operations teams.

Salary (Rate): 483

City: undetermined

Country: UK

Working Arrangements: remote

IR35 Status: inside IR35

Seniority Level: undetermined

Industry: IT