DevSecOps Engineer (F/M/X)

Leonardo S.p.A.; Brussel Hoofdstad; Hybrid; EUR 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Leonardo Belgium is hiring a DevSecOps Engineer to embed security into the software development lifecycle and maintain secure automation pipelines.

You will integrate automated security scanning tools, collaborate with developers and security architects, and promote a proactive DevSecOps culture across engineering teams in a Brussels-based role with a mix of on-site and home-working arrangements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Cybersecurity, or a related field.
• Several years of professional experience in a DevOps or DevSecOps role securing development pipelines.
• Cloud or DevOps certifications (AWS, Azure) are highly appreciated.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and maintain secure automated CI/CD pipelines.
• Integrate and configure automated security scanning tools (SAST, DAST, SCA, Container scanning) into the SDLC.
• Collaborate with software developers, system engineers, and security architects to embed security into the development pipeline and remediate code-level vulnerabilities.
• Automate security compliance monitoring and logging within cloud and containerized environments.
• Foster and advocate a proactive security culture (DevSecOps evangelization) across engineering teams.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Cybersecurity, or a related field

Tools

GitLab CI

GitHub Actions

Jenkins

Docker

Kubernetes

Ansible

SonarQube

Trivy

Checkmarx

Job description

About Leonardo Belgium

Leonardo Belgium is supporting EU Institutions, NATO, and international organizations in strengthening their cyber defence capabilities, improving resilience, and protecting critical systems against evolving cyber threats.

Within Leonardo Belgium, the EU CyberSec Regional Center serves as a center of cybersecurity expertise, delivering security services and solutions across complex and mission-critical environments.

You will join a team of cybersecurity professionals working on the deployment, operation, and continuous improvement of security solutions supporting critical infrastructures and services.

This role is ideal for engineers who are passionate about automation and secure software delivery, and who want to integrate security into modern development and infrastructure practices from the earliest stages of the lifecycle.

We encourage applications from candidates who may not meet every requirement listed but who are eager to learn and grow within a cybersecurity environment.

Job Specifications

• Location: Brussels (3 days on-site 2 days home-working)


• Start date: As soon as possible, early applications are appreciated


• Type of contract: Employment (Freelance is also be possible)


• Security Clearance: Eligibility for EU-PSC required

Job description

As a DevSecOps Engineer, you will embed security throughout the software development lifecycle by designing and maintaining secure automation pipelines and development practices.

You will:

• Design, implement, and maintain secure automated CI/CD pipelines


• Integrate and configure automated security scanning tools (SAST, DAST, SCA, Container scanning) into the software development lifecycle (SDLC)


• Collaborate with software developers, system engineers, and security architects to embed security into the development pipeline and remediate code-level vulnerabilities


• Automate security compliance monitoring and logging within cloud and containerized environments


• Foster and advocate a proactive security culture (DevSecOps evangelization) across engineering teams

Profile

Experience / Education / Certifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Cybersecurity, or a related field, would be appreciated, but alternative educational paths with proven experience will be considered as well


• Several years of professional experience in a DevOps or DevSecOps role, with a proven track record of securing development pipelines


• Cloud or DevOps certifications (e.g., AWS Certified DevOps Engineer, Azure DevOps Engineer, CKA/CKAD) are highly appreciated.

Successful candidates would typically have

• Strong experience with CI/CD tools (e.g., GitLab CI, GitHub Actions, Jenkins)


• Strong knowledge of container technologies (Docker, Kubernetes) and securing containerized applications


• Proficiency with Infrastructure as Code (Ansible)


• Hands-on experience with security integration tools (e.g., SonarQube, Trivy, or Checkmarx)


• Excellent analytical and collaborative skills, with fluent English communication

Nice to have

• Software development background


• Deep understanding of cloud security architectures (AWS, Azure)


• Previous experience in highly regulated environments (EU, NATO, or financial sector)

What's in it for you?

• Work in a high-visibility cybersecurity environment supporting EU and international organizations


• Shape the future of secure software delivery for mission-critical European infrastructure, and work with cutting-edge cloud-native and automation technologies.


• Collaborate with experienced architects, cybersecurity specialists, and infrastructure engineers in multidisciplinary teams


• Develop your expertise while working on complex technical challenges within a highly regulated environment


• Grow within an international cybersecurity organization offering long-term career opportunities

Once we receive your CV, we will evaluate it carefully. Should there be a match for this or any other position at Leonardo Belgium, we will be in touch. If there is no match at this stage, we will keep your profile in consideration for future opportunities.