DevSecOps Engineer

Contract DevSecOps Engineer (Microsoft Azure) We are supporting a large, complex organisation in appointing an experienced DevSecOps Engineer to design, implement, and support secure cloud deployment pipelines across a Microsoft Azure technology estate. This is a hands-on contract opportunity suited to someone with strong Azure DevSecOps expertise who enjoys working collaboratively across engineering, security, cloud operations, and external partners to deliver secure and reliable platforms. Location: London - Hybrid (minimum 3 days per week onsite) Rate: Competitive (dependent on experience) Start Date: ASAP Duration: Initial 3 months Key Responsibilities • Design, build, and support secure CI/CD pipelines within Azure DevOps • Implement DevSecOps frameworks and best practices across the Azure environment • Integrate security tooling into pipelines including SAST, DAST, dependency scanning, and secret scanning • Develop and maintain Infrastructure as Code using BICEP and ARM • Enable secure, automated, and repeatable deployment pipelines across Azure services • Support deployment within Power Platform and Microsoft Fabric environments • Implement monitoring, logging, and alerting using Azure Monitor, Application Insights, and Log Analytics • Design and support identity and access management controls across environments • Support incident response, recovery processes, and operational resilience • Design backup and recovery strategies, ensuring RTO/RPO requirements are met • Develop scripts and automation tools using PowerShell and Python • Plan testing, release readiness, and deployment activities with engineering teams, business stakeholders, and external partners • Monitor pipeline performance and proactively identify and resolve issues • Work closely with Engineering Leads and Security teams to ensure solutions align with organisational standards and best practices • Support configuration and management of development, test, UAT, and production environments • Promote continuous improvement across DevSecOps tooling, processes, and automation Skills & Experience Required • Strong Microsoft Azure platform expertise • Proven hands-on experience building and securing CI/CD pipelines in Azure DevOps • Strong experience with Infrastructure as Code (BICEP and ARM) • Experience integrating security tooling into DevSecOps pipelines • Experience designing DevSecOps frameworks and secure cloud deployment processes • Experience with Azure monitoring and observability tools (Azure Monitor, App Insights, Log Analytics) • Strong scripting skills (PowerShell and Python) • Experience working with Power Platform and Microsoft Fabric deployments • Experience with identity and access management in Azure environments • Understanding of backup and recovery design including RTO/RPO • Experience supporting incident response and recovery • Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills • Experience working collaboratively with engineering teams, security teams, and third-party partners Working Style • Strong communication skills with both technical and non-technical stakeholders • Comfortable influencing without authority • Collaborative approach across engineering, security, and business teams • Self-starter with a continuous improvement mindset • Delivery focused within a complex enterprise environment Working Pattern • Hybrid working model - minimum 3 days per week onsite in London Please send your CV to lramm@itecopeople.co.uk to progress matters. • Services Advertised are those of an Employment Business