DevSecOps Consultant

Job Title: DevSecOps Consultant

Location: Hybrid (x2-3 days per week to Sheffield or Birmingham)

Employment Type: Contract

Visa: No for Student or PSW visa (no sponsorship available), Only UK citizen/ILR/dependent visa

We're looking for a DevSecOps / Security Consultant to enhance our secure delivery practices across a VMware-based platform. The ideal candidate will bring a strong understanding of DevSecOps principles, enabling secure CI/CD pipelines and embedding cyber controls throughout the development lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct security reviews of the existing platform and pipelines.
• Define and deliver a DevSecOps roadmap with the engineering and architecture teams.
• Implement best practices for secrets management and code scanning capabilities.
• Collaborate with developers and stakeholders to ensure security is built-in, not bolted on.
• Provide guidance and technical input on secure platform design and operations.

Skills & Experience:

• Strong background in DevOps or development, with solid security appreciation.
• Knowledge of VMware platforms, CI/CD tooling, and automation pipelines.
• Experience with application security, SAST/DAST tools, and secrets management.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Hands-on technical expertise preferred but not mandatory.