DevSecOps SME - Contract

NCS Group Australia; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

NCS Australia is seeking a hands-on DevScope SME / Senior DevSecOps Engineer to drive the end-to-end design, implementation, and roll-out of application security scanning standards across enterprise pipelines. This delivery-focused engineering role will own setting security scanning boundaries, quality gates, and automating security controls within CI/CD pipelines.

Based in Sydney with hybrid work, you will deploy SAST, SCA, and DAST tooling (Checkmarx, SonarQube, Veracode, Snyk, Fortify, OWASP

Qualifications

• Proven implementation of enterprise SAST, SCA and DAST tooling.
• Hands-on DevSecOps automation within CI/CD pipelines.
• Deep understanding of OWASP Top 10, CWE and vulnerability management.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end configuration, deployment and integration of code scanning platforms across enterprise repos.
• Establish baseline rulesets, policy standards and enforcement for SAST, SCA and DAST.
• Embed automated security testing stages and quality gates into CI/CD pipelines.
• Define the Dev Scope, triage workflows and optimize rulesets to minimize friction while maintaining coverage.
• Collaborate with software squads to enable secure coding practices and developer enablement.

Skills

CI/CD integration

Scripting

AppSec knowledge

Vulnerability mgmt

Collaboration

Tools

Checkmarx

SonarQube

Veracode

Snyk

Fortify

OWASP ZAP

Job description

At NCS Australia, we believe in doing technology services better. Our commitment to quality, focus on people, and willingness to challenge traditional thinking set us apart. Our team brings this belief to life by partnering with our clients and communities to make tomorrow together.

We are committed to creating an environment that prioritises innovation, collaboration, and purposeful work. Our diverse team is empowered to make a meaningful impact with curiosity, creativity and resilience to shape better outcomes. Join us and accept the challenge of creating a better tomorrow.

Job Description

We are seeking a hands-on DevScope SME / Senior DevSecOps Engineer to drive the end-to-end design, implementation, and roll-out of application security scanning standards across enterprise engineering pipelines.

This is not an operational or monitoring position—it is a delivery-focused engineering role for a specialist who has built, integrated, and deployed SAST, SCA, and DAST platforms from the ground up. You will take ownership of defining security scanning boundaries (Dev Scope), establishing quality gates, configuring scanning engines, and automating security controls directly within active CI/CD pipelines.

Key Responsibilities

• Platform Implementation & Roll-Out: Lead the end-to-end configuration, deployment, and integration of code scanning platforms (e.g., Checkmarx, SonarQube, Veracode, Snyk, Fortify, or OWASP ZAP) across enterprise repositories.
• SAST, SCA & DAST Governance: Establish baseline rulesets, policy standards, and enforcement mechanisms for Static Application Security Testing (SAST), Software Composition Analysis (SCA), and Dynamic Application Security Testing (DAST).
• Pipeline Security Automation: Embed automated security testing stages, quality gates, and failure conditions seamlessly into modern CI/CD pipelines (e.g., GitLab CI, GitHub Actions, Azure DevOps, Jenkins).
• Dev Scope & Triage Strategy: Define the operational scope of security scanning, establish false-positive triage workflows, and optimize rulesets to minimize developer friction while maintaining high security coverage.
• Engineering Enablement: Work directly with software engineering squads to provide guided remediation, establish secure coding standards, and build developer-first security.

Qualifications

Essential Experience

• Proven Implementation Track Record: Demonstrated experience building, configuring, and deploying enterprise SAST, SCA, and DAST tooling (not just using or monitoring existing configurations).
• DevSecOps Automation: Strong hands-on experience integrating application security testing directly into automated CI/CD pipelines and developer tools.
• AppSec & Vulnerability Management: Deep understanding of the OWASP Top 10, CWE, open-source license risk, and dependency vulnerability management.
• Scripting & Integration: Proficiency in scripting (Python, Bash, or PowerShell) and working with APIs to automate scanning workflows and reporting.
• Location: Based in Sydney (or willing to work hybrid in Sydney) with full Australian working rights.

Additional Information

Why NCS?

This is a place for people who like to get stuck in, bring ideas to life and make things happen. You'll work alongside experienced people who care about what they do, contribute to meaningful work and have the support to keep learning and grow your career. Whether you want to deepen your expertise, explore something new or take your career in a different direction, there's room to make it your own. We value Adventure, Excellence, Integrity, Ownership and Unity - bringing curiosity, collaboration and accountability to the way we work with our clients and each other.

Ready to make extraordinary happen?

We'd love to hear from you.

We celebrate diversity and inclusion

We value different perspectives, experiences and strengths our people bring. We're committed to an inclusive workplace where everyone has the opportunity to contribute, grow and succeed, and to providing equal employment opportunities and reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process.

Important information

Applicants will need valid Australian work rights and may be required to undergo relevant background, probity and police checks.

Agencies

NCS accepts candidate submissions only from agencies on our preferred supplier panel through the NCS Agency Portal.