Principal DevSecOps Engineer - AI

IN1 Finastra Software Solutions (India) Private Limited; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 4,000,000 - 6,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible vacation

Hybrid working options

Health insurance & retirement plans

Learning & development programs

Job summary

Finastra in Bengaluru is seeking a senior technical SME to enable secure, automated delivery of ML/AI workloads across CI/CD pipelines, model registries, and AI platforms. You will embed protections and security controls across the AI lifecycle, collaborating with platform, security, and engineering teams.

You will design secure IaC, implement SAST/SCA and policy‑as‑code, and harden multi‑region AI deployments while championing governance and risk management in a global fintech environment.

Qualifications

• 8–10 yrs DevSecOps experience with ML/AI SecOps and supply chain security.
• Cloud security expertise in Azure, AWS or GCP with Kubernetes/Service Mesh.
• Python or Go plus advanced IaC (Terraform) and GitOps.

Responsibilities

• Secure AI Platform Engineering and CI/CD for AI workloads.
• Automate secure build, deployment, and promotion workflows.
• Embed SAST, SCA, container/image scanning, policy-as-code.
• Implement AI security measures: data poisoning safeguards, model integrity.
• Harden AI infrastructure, vector databases, retrieval APIs, IaC templates.
• Establish multi-region, fault-tolerant deployments and AI supply chain security.
• Collaborate on AI Observability and incident response for AI threats.
• Advise governance and guardrails for responsible AI operations.

Skills

DevSecOps experience

ML/AI SecOps

Cloud security

Tools

Terraform

Kubernetes

Service Mesh

GitOps

Vault

Job description

Who are we? At Finastra, we’re a global leader in financial services software, dedicated to expanding access to financial services and shaping what’s next for the industry. Our technology powers mission‑critical solutions across Lending, Payments and Universal Banking, supporting over 7,000 customers, including 80% of the world’s top 50 banks, in more than 110 countries. A senior technical SME responsible for enabling secure, automated delivery of machine learning and AI workloads. This role operates at the intersection of AI/ML engineering, product development, platform infrastructure, and cybersecurity—embedding security controls across the entire AI lifecycle, including CI/CD pipelines, model registries, vector databases, MCP services, and agent‑based AI orchestration.

Key Responsibilities:

• Secure AI Platform Engineering Architect and implement secure, scalable, and resilient CI/CD pipeline’s purpose‑built for AI workloads, including LLM‑based and agentic AI systems.
• Automate secure build, deployment, and promotion workflows for AI workloads.
• ML/AI SecOps Integration Shift security left by embedding automated controls such as SAST, SCA, container/image scanning, and policy‑as‑code into pipelines.
• Implement AI‑specific security measures, including data‑poisoning safeguards, model integrity validation, and prompt‑injection mitigation.
• Infrastructure & Platform Security Work with platform engineering teams to harden vector databases, retrieval APIs, and other AI‑serving infrastructure.
• Establish secure Infrastructure‑as‑Code (IaC) templates, GitOps workflows, and micro‑segmented identity patterns using secrets‑management tools such as Vault.
• Ensure multi‑region, fault‑tolerant, and security‑hardened deployment architectures for AI platforms.
• Model Supply Chain Security Implement provenance, attestation, and traceability for datasets, training pipelines, and model artifacts.
• Protect the end‑to‑end AI supply chain—from data ingestion through model deployment—to prevent tampering, data integrity issues, or malicious model substitution.
• AI Observability & Incident Response Collaborate with AI Platform and Security teams to develop monitoring and detection capabilities for AI‑specific threats, including adversarial examples, model extraction attempts, drift anomalies, and suspicious agent behaviors.
• Contribute to AI‑aware incident response procedures and threat‑hunting playbooks.
• Governance & Compliance Champion the adoption of secure AI frameworks (e.g., NIST AI RMF) and define guardrails for responsible AI operations.
• Establish and maintain an AI Bill of Materials (AI‑BOM) to manage risk associated with third‑party models, components, and datasets.

Required Qualifications:

• 8–10 yrs DevSecOps experience, ML/AI SecOps, supply chain security.
• Cloud Security expertise in securing Azure, AWS or GCP environment, particularly Kubernetes/Service Mesh, and their AI services
• Mandatory Experience Python/Go, or similar programming language, along with advanced knowledge of IaC (Terraform) and GitOps patterns

Preferred Skills:

• Experience with provenance/attestation frameworks (e.g., SLSA, Sigstore).
• Cloud security certifications (Azure, AWS, GCP).
• Hands‑on experience with KMS, secrets‑management platforms, and hardware‑rooted trust technologies.

We are proud to offer a range of incentives to our employees worldwide. These benefits are available to everyone, regardless of grade, and reflect the values we stand for:

• Flexibility: Enjoy unlimited vacation, subject to local regulations and business priorities. Benefit from hybrid working arrangements and inclusive policies such as paid time off for voting, bereavement, and sick leave.
• Well‑being: Access confidential one‑to‑one support through our Employee Assistance Program, connect with our network of Wellbeing Champions and Gather Groups, and take part in monthly events and initiatives designed to help you thrive—inside and outside of work.
• Health & Financial Security: Medical, life and disability insurance, retirement plans, lifestyle, and other benefits.*
• Sustainability: Paid time off for volunteering and donation‑matching opportunities to support causes that matter to you.
• Inclusion: Get involved in our inclusion communities, such as Count Me In, Culture@Finastra, Proud@Finastra, Disabilities@Finastra, and Women@Finastra—open to everyone who wants to participate and contribute.
• Career Development: Access online learning and accredited courses through our Skills & Career Navigator tool.
• Recognition: Take part in our global recognition program, Finastra Celebrates, and share your voice through regular employee surveys that help shape our culture and ways of working.

*Specific benefits may vary by location. At Finastra, each individual is unique—bringing their own ideas, perspectives, cultural backgrounds, and experiences. We learn from one another, value what makes us different, and create an environment where everyone feels included, supported, and able to be their authentic selves. Be unique. Be exceptional. Help us make a difference at Finastra.

At Finastra, our team members are the driving force behind everything we do. We’re building an environment where bold ideas thrive, careers flourish, and innovation is a shared journey. Whether you're a recent graduate ready to shape the future or a seasoned professional seeking your next challenge, you’ll play a pivotal role in delivering software solutions that redefine what’s possible in financial services.

We believe growth is a shared commitment. That’s why we offer a rich ecosystem of learning—from hands‑on training and mentorship to leadership development and industry certifications. You’ll have the freedom to explore new paths, deepen your expertise, and make your mark in a global fintech that’s built for the future. Our career development isn’t just a program—it’s a promise. With access to cutting‑edge tools, a culture of collaboration, and a community that champions your success, you’ll be empowered to lead, challenge, and create meaningful change.

Because when we grow together, we innovate together—and that’s how we shape what’s next in finance. We offer incredible career opportunities and your work in close collaboration with fantastic colleagues globally to develop and launch innovative software solutions for our customers. There is a huge range of engaging projects where you can get stuck‑in and add value whilst taking advantage of our ongoing development opportunities to build and hone your skills in your chosen area.

Our perks include paid holidays, flexible working hours, a pension plan, and comprehensive health initiatives. Join us to supercharge your career, collaborate with industry experts, and thrive in a nurturing environment that powers both your professional and personal growth. With us, you can grow, innovate, and make a real impact.

At Finastra, we are proud of the wide range of incentives and benefits we offer our employees globally, reflecting our core values: doing well by doing good, putting people first, and open opportunities. We go beyond statutory requirements to maximise our offerings, investing in flexible working policies, personal growth opportunities, and well‑being programmes.

Highlights include our Flexible Vacation Policy, inclusive people policies, hybrid working framework, and comprehensive well‑being support through initiatives like the Employee Assistance Program, the wellbeing Champions and our monthly events and initiatives.

Additionally, we emphasise sustainability through volunteering time off and donation matching, champion inclusion through multiple employee networks and cultural initiatives, and invest heavily in career and skills development.

Recognition of our employees' efforts is integral, with our global recognition platform and regular employee feedback surveys shaping our inclusive and supportive workplace culture. At Finastra, we are committed to creating a workplace where you feel valued and respected. We believe this environment drives innovation and we strive to build a team that reflects the varied backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences of our global ecosystem. This philosophy is at the heart of our culture and the way we work.

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