Lead DevSec Engineer - Azure

Base Location: Reading or Havant

Salary: £69,105 - £81,406 and a range of benefits to support your finances, wellbeing and family.

Working Pattern: Permanent | Full Time| Flexible First options available

The role

We’re looking for a SecDevOps Specialist to join our growing team and help embed security and compliance into every stage of our Azure cloud delivery lifecycle.

In this role, you’ll work at the intersection of IT, security, and data protection—collaborating with teams across SSE to ensure our cloud platforms and DevOps pipelines are secure, compliant, and future-ready. You’ll play a key role in shaping how we build, test, and deploy software securely in Azure.

You Will

- Security & Compliance Leadership -Ensure all cloud-based IT projects comply with UK GDPR and emerging regulations like the EU AI Act. Complete and manage Data Privacy Screenings, DPIAs, and data handling documentation. Provide practical guidance to teams on secure data handling and privacy best practices.

- DevOps Security Integration - Embed security controls into Azure DevOps pipelines, including: Static Application Security Testing (SAST) Software Composition Analysis (SCA) for dependency vulnerabilities, Maintain and improve reusable pipeline templates to meet evolving security needs. Administer and integrate tools like SonarCloud, Snyk, and other DevSecOps solutions.

- Vulnerability & Risk Management - Collaborate with security architects and the CRIS team to align with SSE’s security standards. Coordinate threat modelling, penetration testing, and remediation tracking. Support third-party risk assessments and ensure timely resolution of identified vulnerabilities.

- Access Control & Governance - Conduct regular access reviews across cloud environments. Ensure least-privilege access principles are consistently applied. Align project access controls with SSE’s security and compliance frameworks.

What Skills you need

- Proven experience in a security, DevOps, or cloud compliance role—ideally within Azure environments.

- Strong understanding of data protection regulations (e.g., UK GDPR) and security frameworks (e.g., OWASP, NIST).

- Hands-on experience with Azure DevOps, including pipeline design and security integration.

- Familiarity with tools like SonarCloud, Snyk, and scripting languages such as PowerShell or Azure CLI.

- Experience with Terraform or other Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools.

About SSE

SSE has a bold ambition – to be a leading energy company in a net zero world. We're building the world's largest offshore wind farm. Transforming the grid to provide greener electricity for millions of people and investing over £20 billion in homegrown energy, with £20 billion more in the pipeline.

Our IT division powers growth across all SSE business areas by making sure we have the systems, software and security needed to take the lead in a low carbon world. They provide expertise, advice and day-to-day support in emerging technologies, data and analytics, cyber security and more.

Flexible benefits to fit your life

Enjoy discounts on private healthcare and gym memberships. Wellbeing benefits like a free online GP and 24/7 counselling service. Interest-free loans on tech and transport season tickets, or a new bike with our Cycle to Work scheme. As well as generous family entitlements such as maternity and adoption pay, and paternity leave.

Work with an equal opportunity employer

SSE will make any reasonable adjustments you need to ensure that your application and experience with us is positive. Please contact David.Brickell@sse.com / 01738 275 846 to discuss how we can support you.

We're dedicated to fostering an open and inclusive workplace where people from all backgrounds can thrive. We create equal opportunities for everyone to succeed and especially welcome applications from those who may not be well represented in our workforce or industry.

Ready to apply?

Start your online application using the Apply Now box on this page. We only accept applications made online. We'll be in touch after the closing date to let you know if we'll be taking your application further. If you're offered a role with SSE, you'll need to complete a criminality check and a credit check before you start work.

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