DevOps & Cyber Architect

Closing Date:

02/01/2026

Group:

Corporate Group

Management Level:

Associate

Job Type:

Permanent

Job Description:

Please note this role will close  on the 2nd January so we advise making your application by midnight on the 1st January.

As the UK’s communications regulator, we’re delivering vital work that helps keep the UK connected and shapes the future of how we’ll stay connected with each other.

Our work covers everything from phones and broadband, through to TV, radio, the postal service, and wireless devices. We’re also taking on the challenge of making the online world a safer place. And we need people of all backgrounds, skill sets, and experiences to help us achieve our goal of making communications work for everyone.

This role is part of Ofcom’s Cloud Architecture Team within the ICT department. The team ensures that the technology and security measures are in place to support Ofcom’s mission of making communications work for everyone. The position is vital for securing Ofcom from the increasing and evolving cyber threats. And for ensuring that the tools, technologies and processes available for helping colleagues achieve their objectives.

As a Dev Ops & Cyber Architect, you will collaborate within a small team to design and integrate Dev Ops practices into secure technical solutions for colleagues. The focus is on ensuring that security testing, vulnerability assessments, compliance checks and Ofcom standard build practices are integrated throughout without compromising speed, security or agility.

• Develop and evolve over time, a Dev Ops strategy in line with business requirements and an ever-changing technology stack. The strategy will include secure software development lifecycle best practices, CI/CD tooling, automation and operational considerations.
• Contribute to the development of architectural standards, patterns, and best practices.
• Contribute to the design and documentation of secure software architectures for new and existing systems.
• Support colleagues in evaluating and integrating technologies, platforms, and frameworks.
• Participate in technical workshops, requirements gathering, and stakeholder meetings.
• Help ensure solutions are scalable, secure, and maintainable.
• Stay current with emerging technologies, especially in software development and cybersecurity.
• Collaborate with technology teams to address software vulnerabilities and implement remediation.
• Support the implementation of secure coding practices and participate in code reviews.

• Experience in software development, systems engineering, or a related field (internships and placements count).
• Proficiency in Python and the package managers pip and Conda
• Experience with Git Hub
• Knowledge of at least one other programming language (e.g., R, .NET, Java, or C++).
• Knowledge of Node.js
• Proficiency in using Azure as a cloud provider of IaaS and PaaS systems.
• Proficient in Azure Dev Ops, specifically build pipelines and Git.
• Understanding software design principles, system integration, and secure coding practices.
• Familiarity with cybersecurity concepts including vulnerability management, software supply chain risk management, modern authentication, authorization, logging, automated monitoring, defence in depth and penetration testing.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Linux administration skills with command line experience.

• Knowledge of Anaconda and Visual Studio Code
• Experience with toolsets to analyse software to identify open-source components, their versions, licenses, and vulnerabilities e.g. Sonatype
• Working knowledge of data science, machine learning and statistical analysis methods.
• Familiarity with regulatory standards (e.g., ISO
  27001) and risk management

• Owning Accountabilities:
  Take responsibility for your actions, decisions, and their outcomes. Show up reliably and commit to getting the job done.
• Forming Relationships:
  Build and nurture positive relationships with people inside and outside the organisation.
• Articulating Ideas:
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