DevSecOps Engineer

DevSecOps EngineerYou will take ownership of secure automation workflows and infrastructure within a high-assurance defence environment. This role allows you to shape the reliability of critical platforms while enjoying the unique advantages of a business where every employee has a stake in the success.The essentials

• British citizenship is required for this position.
• Eligibility to undergo Security Check (SC) clearance.
• Proven experience with Infrastructure as Code using Terraform and Ansible.
• Practical knowledge of Linux operating systems and containerisation.

What you will work on

• Design and manage secure CI/CD pipelines to automate builds and deployments.
• Author reusable infrastructure modules to streamline resource provisioning.
• Implement robust monitoring and incident response solutions using Prometheus and Grafana.
• Resolve deployment vulnerabilities to maintain the security of critical products.
• Collaborate with engineering teams to integrate security best practices into the lifecycle.

What you bring

• Strong background in automating on-premise virtualisation and networking systems.
• Proficiency in scripting with Python, Go, or JavaScript.
• Experience maintaining the operational health of tools like Jira and ServiceNow.
• Familiarity with Agile frameworks and cross-functional collaboration.
• Ability to act as a technical escalation point for complex incidents.

Why you will enjoy working hereThe employer supports you through:

• Employee-Owned Trust membership providing a stake in the business.
• Matched pension contributions up to 10%.
• Annual learning credits for professional certifications.
• Electric car salary sacrifice scheme.
• Holiday rewards that increase with your length of service.

Location and setupThe role is based in Shrivenham and operates on a hybrid working pattern.Share your profile to arrange a short confidential call this week.You will be represented by a specialist technical recruiter who will guide you through each stage of the process.Due to the nature of work at our client’s site, these vacancies are only open to British Citizens who hold SC clearance or can obtain it.This is a permanent role.Electus Recruitment Solutions provides specialist engineering and technical recruitment solutions to high-technology industries. Thank you for your interest. If you do not hear from us within seven working days, please presume your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. You may resubmit your CV or details in the future, and we shall assess your suitability then.