Senior DevSecOps Engineer, Lead

About this kind of role

What a Senior DevSecOps Engineer, Lead usually does. The employer's own details are in the listing.

Typically does: This role focuses on integrating security practices within the software development lifecycle, automating security testing, and ensuring infrastructure security. Senior DevSecOps Engineers lead efforts to build and maintain secure pipelines, collaborate with development and operations teams, and respond to security incidents. They often define security standards and best practices, and mentor junior team members. A key responsibility is to continuously improve the organization's security posture through automation and proactive measures.

Tools and skills: Proficiency in cloud platforms (like AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud), containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes), configuration management tools (Ansible, Chef, Puppet), scripting languages (Python, Bash), and security tools (SAST, DAST, vulnerability scanners) is generally expected.

Good fit for: Individuals with a strong background in both software development and security, and who enjoy automating processes and collaborating across teams, typically thrive in this role.