Head of DevSecOps
Aberdeen, Aberdeen City Area, AB10, Scotland, UK
Listed on 2026-10-12
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IT/Tech
Cybersecurity, IT Project Manager, Cloud Computing: Infrastructure & Operations
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Base pay range Head of Dev Sec Ops – Fin Tech SaaSLocation:
Remote (UK-based, with occasional London meetings)
Contract:
Permanent
Our client is a fast-growing Fin Tech SaaS provider serving the SME finance ecosystem. With rapid growth and increasing engagement with regulated financial institutions, they are seeking a senior leader to head their Dev Sec Ops function.
The RoleWe are looking for a Head of Dev Sec Ops to lead a small team while remaining hands‑on. Reporting to the CTO, you will shape and deliver the organisation’s security strategy, embed best practices across engineering, and act as a key point of contact for regulated financial clients. This is a “player‑coach” role, balancing delivery with leadership.
Key Responsibilities- Lead and manage the Dev Sec Ops function, embedding security into development and operations.
- Champion security strategy, policies, and controls across the organisation.
- Mentor and grow a team of Dev Sec Ops engineers.
- Oversee infrastructure automation, CI/CD pipelines, and cloud security.
- Engage with regulated financial institutions on cybersecurity and data management.
- Drive incident response readiness and continuous improvement of security controls.
- Proven experience leading technical teams in SaaS environments.
- Strong knowledge of Dev Ops, CI/CD, infrastructure automation, and cloud (AWS).
- Deep understanding of cybersecurity principles and governance.
- Excellent communication skills for engaging stakeholders and regulated clients.
- Experience with regulated industries (Tier 1 banks desirable).
- Relevant degree and certifications (e.g. CISSP, CISM, AWS Security) are a plus.
- Fully remote working with London hub access.
- Flexible working arrangements.
- 25 days annual leave plus UK bank holidays.
- Pension contributions and life assurance.
- Discounts with selected partners.
- Regular team socials.
Director
Employment TypeFull-time
Job FunctionInformation Technology
IndustriesIT System Custom Software Development
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