DevSecOps Process & Tools - Principal Engineer

Overview

We are seeking an experienced DevSecOps Principal Engineer with 15+ years of expertise to lead and shape our DevSecOps strategy, processes, and tools. This senior role combines deep technical knowledge with strategic leadership in both process optimization and tool selection and implementation. As a key player in our engineering leadership team, you will drive the vision for DevSecOps across the organization, ensuring continuous improvement, automation, security, and scalability in software delivery pipelines.

Responsibilities

• Strategy Development : Define and execute a comprehensive DevSecOps strategy that aligns with organizational goals and industry best practices.
• Process Optimization : Analyze current development and operational processes to identify opportunities for integrating security practices. Develop and implement standardized DevSecOps processes globally.
• Metrics & Reporting : Establish key performance indicators (KPIs) and metrics to measure the effectiveness of DevSecOps initiatives. Create dashboards and reports to communicate progress to stakeholders.
• Collaboration : Work closely with development, operations, security, and compliance teams to promote a shared responsibility model for security.
• Tooling & Automation : Identify and implement tools that facilitate the integration of security into CI / CD pipelines and other automation processes.
• Continuous Improvement : Foster a culture of continuous improvement through regular assessments, feedback loops, and adaptation of processes based on evolving threats and organizational needs.
• Standardization of CICD pipeline : Define global template for CICDCT to enable stage gates for multiple sections in the SDLC to shift left testing for code quality, security and ensures consistent, efficient, and scalable build and release processes across all projects, reducing errors and simplifying maintenance.
• Tool Strategy Development : Lead the strategy for selecting and implementing DevSecOps tools across the organization, ensuring alignment with business objectives and security requirements. Manage the architecture of the tools and continuously improve the ALM of the tools.
• Enterprise Architecture Collaboration : Work with enterprise architects to ensure that DevSecOps tools and processes align with overall architectural frameworks and strategies.
• Process Improvement : Analyze current workflows and tools to identify gaps and opportunities for optimization, recommending new tools and processes as needed.
• Stakeholder Engagement : Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including development, operations, security, and compliance, to drive the adoption of DevSecOps practices.
• Governance : Establish and track metrics to evaluate the effectiveness of DevSecOps tools and processes, providing insights and recommendations for continuous improvement.
• Training & Awareness : Develop training programs and materials to raise awareness of DevSecOps principles and practices across the organization.

Qualifications

Education :

Bachelors in Computer Science, Information Technology. Masters preferred.

Experience :

Technical Skills :

Soft Skills :

Preferred Skills :

Skills Required

DevSecOps, Agile