DevSecOps Engineer

DevSecOps Engineer Hereford / HybridBelow covers everything you need to know about what this opportunity entails, as well as what is expected from applicants.My client is looking for an experienced DevSecOps Engineer leading to Cloud Architect to join a growing UK technology business delivering secure cloud and software solutions into the national defence sector.This is an opportunity to work on high-impact programmes supporting some of the UKs most complex and interesting security challenges. It would suit someone with deep cloud architecture and DevSecOps experience who enjoys working closely with customers, shaping secure cloud environments, and solving real-world problems in high-assurance settings.Benefits 80,000 - 100,000 basic starting salaryBonusHybrid workingPensionPrivate healthcareElectric car schemeTraining and development opportunitiesFriendly, knowledgeable, peer-sharing cultureCareer progressionOpportunity to work on meaningful programmes in a highly secure environmentThe role and responsibilitiesYou will join a team designing and delivering secure cloud environments for customers operating in complex, high-security environments. The successful candidate will combine strong cloud architecture, customer-facing consulting, and DevSecOps capability, helping shape secure platforms, influence design decisions, and support delivery across a range of programmes.Responsibilities will include: Designing and delivering secure cloud environments to meet customer challengesWorking across a mix of greenfield and brownfield projectsLeading architecture discussions and design exercisesApplying DevSecOps and cloud security best practice in high-assurance environmentsBuilding deep customer relationships and working closely with technical and operational teamsHelping customers understand, shape, and solve cloud and security challengesMaking pragmatic engineering trade-offs while maintaining strong technical qualityCollaborating with customers and partner suppliers to gather and shape requirementsSupporting secure delivery practices across cloud infrastructure, platforms, and engineering teamsPromoting knowledge sharing, technical leadership, and engineering excellenceKey skills Strong commercial experience as a DevSecOps Engineer, Cloud Architect, Cloud Security Architect, or similarProven experience leading large AWS implementations or migrations in secure or high-assurance environmentsHands-on expertise in designing and building cloud environments running critical workloadsStrong understanding of cloud security, DevSecOps, and secure architecture principlesAbility to lead architectural discussions and influence technical directionStrong customer-facing consulting skills, including the ability to gather requirements and manage ambiguityAbility to build strong relationships with customers and challenge established thinking where neededStrong presentation, communication, and knowledge-sharing skillsTeam leadership experienceActive MOD SC clearanceWillingness to undergo DV clearanceDesired skills AWS certifications at Associate level or aboveExperience in the national defence sector or other highly secure / regulated environmentsBroader cloud knowledge across Azure and/or GCPStrong understanding of Infrastructure as CodeExperience with secure cloud migrations and modern platform designFamiliarity with containerisation, platform engineering, and secure CI/CD environmentsStrong understanding of cloud governance, observability, and operational security practicePlease note: candidates must hold active MOD SC clearance and be willing to undergo DV clearance. xjdpvnf This role also requires regular on-site presence in HerefordIf you would like more details then please apply via the link.All the best,Charlie Syrett Richmond Square Consulting Ltd

Created: 2026-03-27