Lead DevSecOps Engineer

Discovered MENA; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 400,000 - 600,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation package

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

Discovered MENA in Abu Dhabi is seeking a Lead DevSecOps Engineer to create the security function and own security for applications and cloud infrastructure in a hands-on, high-growth setting. This pivotal, leadership role focuses on securing cloud and software assets with a strong ownership mindset.

Ideal candidate has senior/lead experience, startup/scale-up exposure, and profound knowledge of Kubernetes and Terraform. A relocation package is provided for the right candidate.

Qualifications

• 7+ years in Cloud Security or DevSecOps at lead/ownership level.
• Experience in multi-cloud environments with Kubernetes and Terraform.
• Experience implementing mitigation tooling and secrets management tooling.
• Startup experience with security strategy/Praktices is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Create and lead the security function for the organization.
• Own security across applications and cloud infrastructure.
• Provide hands-on leadership in cloud, application, and infrastructure security.
• Drive security strategy and governance in a high-growth startup environment.

Skills

Cloud security

DevSecOps

Kubernetes

Terraform

Secrets management

Mitigation tooling

Security strategy

Tools

Terraform

Job description

We recently had a brand new and exciting opportunity for a Lead DevSecOps Engineer to join one of the UAE's leaders in sovereign AI venture building, based in Abu Dhabi. The Lead DevSecOps Engineer will be responsible for the creation of the security function, leading on application and cloud infrastructure security. This will be a hands on high growth ownership position.

If you are a senior/lead cloud security engineer or DevSecOps engineer who thrives in hands on ownership role alongside leading on Cloud, Application and Infrastructure security who is keen to work for a UAE leader in sovereign AI then this would be the perfect next step for you. Ideally you will have experience in a startup/scale up environment.

Requirements for the Lead DevSecOps Engineer:

• 7+ years in Cloud Security or DevSecOps engineering and operating at a lead or ownership level now
• Strong cloud security experience in a multi cloud environment including working with Kubernetes and Infrastructure-as-code (Terraform)
• Experience implementing mitigation tooling and secrets management tooling
• Prior experience defining security practises/strategy within a startup would be beneficial

Package - Competitive tax free salary with benefits + full comprehensive relocation package for self & family (if based outside of UAE)