DevSec Ops Team Lead

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Role/Team overview  

We’re seeking an experienced manager to lead our Dev Sec Ops  tooling team. You’ll help maintain and design the next iteration of application security tooling. Working in partnership with leaders at Comcast, you’ll guide cross-functional efforts at enterprise scale. As the team lead of App Sec Tooling, you’ll oversee software that helps catalogue and prioritise vulnerability data, leveraging AI where possible to create performance multipliers. 

Our team currently consists of 4 Security Developers with interdisciplinary support from QA, product, program, and other areas of the business. We build and upgrade workflows in two major products—an Application Security Posture Management tool and a Cybersecurity Toolbox, used by internal employees to help track and manage vulnerabilities.

What you’ll do  

• The App Sec Tooling Manager will own and maintain the stability and scaling of our platforms.
• You’ll be responsible for managing day to day operations for the team and partnering with stakeholders to translate needs into prioritized roadmap items.
• This a leadership role requiring strong technical expertise in software development life cycles and Dev Sec Ops  best practices.

What you’ll bring  

Leadership & Communication 

• Proven people leadership experience, with the ability to motivate high‑performing teams, fostering a strong culture of collaboration

• Significant stakeholder management and communication experience, with the credibility to build trust and effective working relationships at all levels

• Demonstrable experience delivering service excellence while managing competing priorities and addressing immediate risks 

Technical Expertise:

• Strong technical capability, with hands-on experience using security tooling (SAST, SCA, container scanning), CI/CD pipelines and modern SDLC practices

• Familiarity with risk-based vulnerability management and prioritisation

• Deep understanding of Dev Sec Ops  methodologies, including continuous monitoring and automated security testing

• Experience using AI to find efficiency gains in workflows

Benefits and perks  

There's one thing people can't stop talking about when it comes to life at Sky: the perks. Here’s a taster:   

• Free Sky TV or NOW package, including Sky Sports and Sky Cinema    

• Pension package with up to 9% employer contribution  

• Private healthcare with mental health support   

• Aviva Digital GP and dental insurance   

• Discounts on Sky products, including Sky Mobile, Sky Broadband, Sky Glass and Sky Protect   

• Sharesave and Tech schemes   

• A range of Sky VIP rewards and experiences  

How you’ll work  

We've adopted a hybrid working approach to give more flexibility on where and how we work. The hybrid working expectations for this role are 2 days in the office per week.  

Your office base   

Osterley

Our Osterley Campus is a 10-minute walk from Syon Lane train station. Or you can hop on one of our free shuttle buses that run to and from Osterley, Gunnersbury, Ealing Broadway and South Ealing tube stations. There’s also plenty of bike shelters and showers. On campus, you’ll find 13 subsidised restaurants, cafes, and a Waitrose. You can keep in shape at our subsidised gym, catch the latest shows and movies at our cinema, get your car washed and even get pampered at our beauty salon.

OR

Leeds:

Leeds Whitehall is home to our Digital Tech hub and Contact Centre teams. With vibrant office spaces, chill-out areas, a multi-faith room and restaurant, it’s a great place to work and connect. We’re located just a 10-minute walk from the train station and there’s a bus stop directly outside the office.  

Who we are  

We’re Sky, a leading media and entertainment company who connect millions with entertainment,…