Lead DevOps Engineer - Cyber Security

Cybersecurity Lead Software & DevOps Engineer * Sheffield (3 days per week onsite) * Inside IR35 We’re working with a leading financial services client to hire a Cybersecurity Lead Software & DevOps Engineer to drive the design and delivery of enterprise-wide security solutions across a complex technology landscape. This is a hands-on leadership role, ideal for someone operating at a Lead Engineer / Team Lead level, with proven experience managing and mentoring small teams of engineers while remaining close to architecture and implementation. Key Responsibilities * Design and deliver end-to-end security solutions across cloud and on-prem environments * Build and scale secure platforms, frameworks, and reusable security patterns * Lead key initiatives across IAM, CI/CD security, secrets management, and supply chain security * Implement robust secrets and key management solutions (e.g. HashiCorp Vault, cloud-native tools) * Partner with engineering and platform teams to close security gaps and guide implementation * Own delivery of new security environments and capabilities, from concept through to adoption * Lead and manage a small team of engineers, setting direction, priorities, and ensuring delivery * Engage senior stakeholders and drive enterprise-wide adoption of security best practices Key Requirements * Proven experience in security engineering, DevSecOps, and security architecture * Strong hands-on background with the ability to design and implement solutions * Demonstrated experience leading or managing small engineering teams (Team Lead / Lead Engineer level) * Expertise across cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure) and on-prem environments * Strong knowledge of CI/CD security, IAM, secrets management, and supply chain security * Experience with HashiCorp Vault or similar technologies * Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills Desirable * Cloud certifications (e.g. AWS Professional, Architecture or DevOps track) * Experience operating within large, regulated environments This is a key opportunity to take ownership of security engineering strategy and delivery, while leading a team and driving secure-by-design practices across a large-scale enterprise environment