DevSecOps Lead

 

Recruiter:

Mindworx Consulting

Job Ref:

JNB007586/KN

Date posted:

Wednesday, October 26, 2022

Location:

Johannesburg, South Africa


SUMMARY:
The Python Backend Engineer is responsible for implementing and maintaining a comprehensive DevSecOps Security Program. This is a 1st line of defence role and will report into the Chief Information Security Officer of the bank

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Responsibilities and KRA’s
  • Implement a comprehensive DevSecOps security program to protect applications and supporting infrastructure from both internal and external threats
  • Embed the use of self-service and automated security testing into the DevOps / Software Development Lifecycle
  • Define rules and policies for all CI / CD Pipeline security tools and platform security tools
  • Establish strong governance and assurance controls and processes to continuously measure and improve coverage and operating effectiveness of controls
  • Conduct reviews of applications, systems, underlying infrastructure, and related processes relating to software development practices
  • Facilitate the use of secure architectural patterns and work with the security engineers to translate these patterns into line of business secure builds
  • Assist in documenting and tracking security findings into a formal risk register. Provide the necessary information to support any deviation to IT Security policies and standards
  • Establish a threat modelling architecture that is measurable and relatable to business to increase maturity on software development practices
  • Collaborate with feature teams, product owners, architecture, IT, business, vendors and other stakeholders to investigate development activities
  • Establish relevant metrics and produce risk reports for stakeholders highlighting key risks, threats, incidents progress and status to assist in decision making
Requirements
  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Technology related field. Information Systems Security degree will be a plus
  • 8 to 10 years of Technology experience and out of which a minimum of 3 years in a DevSecOps role
  • Experience in managing DevSecOps in banking and financial services industry will be a big plus
  • Experience in implementing and automating cybersecurity controls for CI/CD pipelines
  • Professional security certifications, such as CSSLP, CISSP or CISM
  • Strong knowledge of vulnerability and threat management
  • Knowledge of Python and Dart languages will be a plus
Competencies
  • Strategic
  • Leading with Influence
  • Collaboration (Relating)
  • Customer First
  • Execution
  • Innovation (Perspective)
  • Personal Mastery (Learning)

 

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