Salary guide
DevSecOps Engineer
- Average salary
- £40,000 – £80,000
- Working hours
- 37.5 hours/week
ITCybersecurity
- DevSecOps is a growing field in UK tech
Other names this job is known by
- Security Automation Engineer
- DevOps Security Engineer
Key responsibilities
- Integrate security into DevOps processes
- Automate security testing and compliance
- Monitor for vulnerabilities and threats
- Collaborate with development and security teams
Skills and qualifications required
- Degree in IT, cybersecurity, or DevOps
- Experience in security or DevOps roles
- Security certifications (CISSP, AWS Security)
- Scripting and automation skills
Promotional job opportunities from this role
- Senior Engineer
- Security Architect
- DevSecOps Lead
- Consultant
How to get the job
- Study IT, cybersecurity, or DevOps
- Gain experience in security or DevOps roles
- Obtain security certifications
- Progress to senior or specialist positions
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