DevSecOps Engineer (London-based)

Key Responsibilities:

• Designing Secure CI/CD Pipelines: Develop and maintain automated CI/CD pipelines (preferable Gitlab) with a focus on security best practices, including SAST/DAST/SCA, vulnerability assessment
• Infrastructure Security: Implement and maintain infrastructure as code using Terraform / CloudFormation / Ansible, ensuring secure configuration and compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements
• Security Monitoring and Incident Response: Set up and manage security monitoring tools to detect and respond to security incidents promptly. Develop incident response playbooks and collaborate with relevant teams to address security incidents effectively
• Security Compliance: Ensure compliance with industry regulations (PCI DSS, GDPR, local financial regulation) and internal security policies. Conduct regular security assessments and audits to identify and address compliance gaps
• Security Tooling and Automation: Evaluate, deploy, and manage security tools and technologies to automate security processes and enhance overall security posture. Continuously research and stay updated on emerging threats and security trends.
• Secrets Management: Design, implement, and maintain robust secrets management solutions and processes using Hashicorp Vault and AWS SM / KMS
• Collaboration and Knowledge Sharing: Work closely with development, operations, and product teams to embed security into the software development lifecycle. Provide security training and guidance to team members to increase awareness and promote a security-first culture. Maintain comprehensive documentation and playbooks for configuring, operating, and troubleshooting security solutions
• Risk Management: Participate in risk assessments and threat modelling exercises to identify potential security risks and vulnerabilities. Develop and implement risk mitigation strategies to minimise exposure to security threats.

Requirements:

• Proven experience in DevOps, software engineering, or related roles, with a focus on security
• Hands-on experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP), containerisation technologies (Docker, Kubernetes), configuration management (Ansible)
• Proficiency in scripting and automation using languages such as Python or Bash
• Strong understanding of security principles, protocols, and standards (e.g., OWASP Top 10, NIST Cybersecurity Framework, CIS Benchmarks)
• Experience with security testing tools (e.g., Tryvi, Prowler, ScoutSuite, SonarQube, OWASP ZAP, Nessus) and vulnerability management processes
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively in a cross-functional team environment
• Knowledge of financial industry regulations and compliance requirements is a plus
• Demonstrated ability to adapt to a fast-paced, dynamic environment and drive initiatives independently

What you will get in return:

• You will join the Company, that cares about work and life balance
• 25 days annual leave
• Hybrid type of work (3 days/week from office)
• Private Medical Insurance for you and your family after probation period
• Death In Service
• EAP
• Season Ticket Loan after probation
• Cycle to Work after probation
• Modern and outstanding equipment
• Annual bonuses
• Employee referral program
• Full annual performance assessment.