DevSecOps Security Engineer – £620/day (PAYE via Umbrella)


Location:
Knutsford (Hybrid – 60% office / 40% remote)
Rate: £620/day (Inside IR35)
Duration: 12 Months

Join one of the UK’s most forward-thinking financial institutions as a DevSecOps Security Engineer and play a key role in embedding security into every layer of modern software delivery. This is your chance to work on cutting-edge DevSecOps initiatives - scaling secure development practices, automating security controls, and integrating industry-leading tooling into enterprise CI/CD pipelines.


Responsibilities:
  • Drive security automation by implementing and optimising SAST/SCA tools such as Veracode, Checkmarx, Snyk, Wiz, or SonarQube
  • Embed security into CI/CD pipelines across GitHub, Jenkins, and BitBucket
  • Collaborate with DevOps and Cloud teams on secure application migrations
  • Champion secure coding - guide developers and improve remediation workflows
  • Deliver clear reporting and visibility into vulnerabilities and tool performance


Your background:
  • Proven track record integrating SAST/SCA tools into real-world development environments
  • Deep understanding of DevSecOps principles and secure SDLC practices
  • Hands-on experience with CI/CD pipelines and automation
  • Familiarity with cloud environments (AWS, Azure, or OpenShift)
  • Understanding of container security (Docker, Kubernetes)
  • Strong communicator who thrives in cross-functional, engineering-driven teams

Why You’ll Love It
  • Work on a strategic, enterprise-scale security initiative
  • Partner with elite DevOps, Cloud, and Security Engineers in a collaborative environment
  • Gain exposure to modern security tooling and practices in a global organisation

If you’re passionate about building security into the fabric of DevOps and want to make a tangible impact in a large-scale financial environment, we want to hear from you.