Principal AI DevSecOps Engineer

BMC Software; Pune District; Hybrid; INR 6,000,000 - 7,000,000; Full time

Job summary

BMC Software in India is seeking a seasoned DevSecOps leader to drive enterprise security‑driven software delivery. You will implement standardized pipelines, embed AI in the SDLC, and align governance with cloud and workplace strategies.

This role emphasizes hands‑on GitHub tooling, SAST/DAST, and shift‑left security, with collaboration across Engineering, Security, and Product teams. The company values pay transparency and equal opportunity.

Qualifications

• Deep experience in DevSecOps, CI/CD platforms, and modern SDLC practices.
• Hands-on expertise with the GitHub ecosystem including GitHub Actions and Advanced Security.
• Strong application security knowledge (OWASP, secure SDLC, supply chain security).
• Experience implementing shift‑left security, quality gates, and policy enforcement.

Responsibilities

• Execute enterprise DevSecOps strategy with standardized pipelines and roadmaps.
• Build and scale secure, automated CI/CD pipelines and workflows.
• Embed AI across SDLC for code quality, security analysis, and tests.
• Define governance, guardrails, and compliance for AI adoption.
• Leverage GitHub tools and integrate third‑party offerings into pipelines.
• Track KPIs like pipeline adoption and remediation time.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Security, and Product teams.

Skills

DevSecOps

CI/CD pipelines

GitHub ecosystem

AI/Automation in SDLC

App Security

Shift-left security

Stakeholder management

Tools

Jenkins

Copilot

GitHub Advanced Security

Job description

Description and Requirements

"At BMC trust is not just a word - it's a way of life!"

CareerArc Code: CA-JF

Hybrid

BMC empowers nearly 80% of the Forbes Global 100 to accelerate business value, faster than humanly possible. Our industry‑leading portfolio unlocks human and machine potential to drive business growth, innovation, and sustainable success. BMC does this in a simple and optimized way by connecting people, systems, and data that power the world’s largest organizations so they can seize a competitive advantage.

Responsibilities

• Execute enterprise DevSecOps strategy through standardized pipelines, architectures, and delivery roadmaps
• Build and scale secure, automated CI/CD pipelines and development workflows
• Drive organization‑wide adoption of DevSecOps best practices and shift‑left security
• Embed AI across SDLC (code quality, security analysis, testing, release validation)
• Implement AI‑driven vulnerability prioritization and remediation
• Enable agentic workflows to automate SDLC and operational processes
• Establish governance and guardrails for responsible AI adoption
• Leverage GitHub, GitHub Actions, Copilot, and GitHub Advanced Security
• Integrate Microsoft and third‑party tools into standardized pipelines
• Align DevSecOps practices with broader cloud and workplace strategies
• Implement SAST, DAST, SCA, IaC scanning, and secrets management
• Define governance frameworks, guardrails, and compliance mechanisms
• Rationalize toolsets for efficiency and scalability
• Track KPIs (pipeline adoption, remediation time, compliance, developer experience)
• Use data and AI insights to drive ongoing improvements
• Deliver executive‑level insights and reporting
• Drive adoption through enablement, coaching, and documentation
• Act as a trusted advisor across Engineering, Security, and Product teams
• Translate technical initiatives into business outcomes

Qualifications

• Deep experience in DevSecOps, CI/CD platforms, and modern SDLC practices
• Strong hands‑on expertise with GitHub ecosystem (GitHub, Actions, Copilot, Advanced Security)
• Proven track record in embedding AI/automation in software delivery workflows
• Strong application security knowledge (OWASP, secure SDLC, supply chain security)
• Experience implementing shift‑left security, quality gates, and policy enforcement
• Hands‑on CI/CD tools experience (GitHub, Jenkins)
• Ability to operate in complex, enterprise‑scale environments
• Strong stakeholder management, communication, and change leadership skills

Nice to Have

• Experience defining enterprise DevSecOps and AI governance frameworks
• Exposure to regulated / audit‑driven environments
• Knowledge of Microsoft Graph APIs for workflow automation
• Background in cloud‑native architecture and platform engineering
• Experience influencing large, federated engineering organizations
• Advanced use of AI‑assisted development and agentic workflows

Our Commitment to You

BMC’s culture is built around its people. We have 6000+ brilliant minds working together across the globe. You won’t be known just by your employee number, but for your true authentic self. BMC lets you be YOU!

We remain committed to equal opportunity employment regardless of race, age, sex, creed, color, religion, citizenship status, sexual orientation, gender, gender expression, gender identity, national origin, disability, marital status, pregnancy, disabled veteran or status as a protected veteran. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, visit the accommodation request page.

BMC Software maintains a strict policy of not requesting any form of payment in exchange for employment opportunities, upholding a fair and ethical hiring process.

At BMC we believe in pay transparency and have set the midpoint of the salary band for this role at 6,459,300 INR. Actual salaries depend on a wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions, including but not limited to skill sets; experience and training, licensure, and certifications; and other business and organizational needs.

The salary listed is just one component of BMC's employee compensation package. Other rewards may include a variable plan and country specific benefits.

We are committed to ensuring that our employees are paid fairly and equitably, and that we are transparent about our compensation practices.

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