DevSec Ops Team Lead

  • Sky UK
  • 12/07/2026
Full time Information Technology Telecommunications

Job Description

Role/Team overview

We're seeking an experienced manager to lead our DevSecOps 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 AppSec 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 AppSec 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 is a leadership role requiring strong technical expertise in software development lifecycles and DevSecOps 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 DevSecOps methodologies, including continuous monitoring and automated security testing.

Experience using AI to find efficiency gains in workflows.

Benefits and perks
  • Free SkyTV 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.

Hybrid working expectations for this role are 2 days in the office per week.

Your office base

Our Osterley Campus is a 10 minute walk from Syon Lane train station. You can use free shuttle buses to Osterley, Gunnersbury, Ealing Broadway and South Ealing tube stations. The campus offers subsidised restaurants, cafes, a gym, cinema, car wash, and a beauty salon.

OR

Leeds Whitehall is home to our Digital Tech hub and Contact Centre teams. The office is a 10 minute walk from the train station and has a bus stop directly outside.

We're an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We're a Disability Confident Accredited Employer, and welcome and encourage applications from all candidates. We will look to ensure a fair and consistent experience for all and will make reasonable adjustments to support you where appropriate. Please flag any adjustments you need as early as you can.

Just so you know: if your application is successful, we'll ask you to complete a criminal record check. And depending on the role you have applied for and the nature of any convictions you may have, we might have to withdraw the offer.

To be eligible for this role you are required to have the appropriate right to work in the UK. Please be aware Sky does not offer sponsorship for this position.

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