Job Specifications
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.
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About the Company
itecopeople is an independent IT, Project Management Recruitment firm founded in 1999, by a Recruitment Consultant and a blue-chip Personnel Officer with 15 years experience (i.e. “both sides of the fence”).
itecopeople specialise in the supply of contract and permanent IT personnel. Since its inception, itecopeople has provided an international IT Recruitment function and delivers a superior service to candidates and clients alike.
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