DevSecOps Architect – Software Supply Chain Security

New Era Technology; Tinton Falls (NJ); Remote; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

New Era Technology is seeking a hands-on DevSecOps Architect to secure software build and release pipelines for our client, Commvault. You will lead security controls across CI/CD, SBOM workflows, and artifact signing in a remote US-based role.

Ideal candidates have 5–8 years in DevSecOps with GitHub Actions, GitLab pipelines, and Kubernetes security. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams and align practices with NIST and SLSA standards.

Qualifications

• 5–8 years of experience in DevSecOps, application security, or platform engineering with CI/CD security ownership.
• Hands-on experience with GitHub Actions and GitLab pipelines at scale.
• Experience generating and managing SBOMs using SPDX/CycloneDX.
• Knowledge of SLSA, NIST SSDF, and NIST SP 800-218.
• Experience with artifact signing and provenance verification tools like Sigstore, Cosign, or in-toto.
• Kubernetes security experience including admission controls, network policies, and workload hardening.
• Experience with policy-as-code tools (OPA, Kyverno, Conftest).
• Threat modeling knowledge (STRIDE, attack trees).
• Scripting in Python, Bash, or Go; familiarity with Docker and container registries.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement software supply chain security controls across build and release pipelines.
• Secure GitHub and GitLab environments, including branch protection and provenance attestation.
• Implement SBOM generation, validation, and distribution.
• Integrate dependency scanning and vulnerability management into CI/CD pipelines.
• Implement artifact signing and verification using Sigstore, Cosign, or in‑toto.
• Develop policy‑as‑code controls with OPA, Kyverno, or Conftest.
• Secure Kubernetes build and deployment environments.
• Conduct threat modeling for CI/CD pipelines and AI-assisted development workflows.
• Assess risks of open-source dependencies and AI-generated code.

Skills

GitHub Actions

GitLab pipelines

SBOM management

SBOM formats SPDX/CycloneDX

Artifact signing

Sigstore

Cosign

in-toto

Kubernetes security

Open Policy Agent (OPA)

Kyverno

Conftest

Threat modeling

STRIDE

Python

Bash

Go

Docker

OCI images

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science / Information Security / Engineering

Tools

Kubernetes

Docker

OCI registries

Job description

Join New Era Technology, where People First is at the heart of everything we do. With a global team of over 3,000 professionals, we're committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued, empowered, and inspired to grow. Our mission is to securely connect people, places, and information with end-to-end technology solutions at scale.

At New Era, you'll join a team-oriented culture that prioritizes your personal and professional development. Work alongside industry-certified experts, access continuous training, and enjoy competitive benefits. Guided by our core attributes — putting people first, embracing continuous learning, and thriving through collaboration and inclusion — we nurture our people to deliver exceptional customer service.

If you want to make an impact in a supportive, growth‑oriented environment, New Era is the place for you.

SecureBlu by New Era Technology is looking for a hands‑on DevSecOps Architect specializing in Software Supply Chain Security to help secure software build and release pipelines for our client, Commvault.

The ideal candidate will have strong experience securing CI/CD pipelines, managing Software Bills of Materials (SBOMs), implementing artifact signing and provenance verification, and securing Kubernetes environments. This role focuses on hands‑on implementation of security controls across the software development lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and implement software supply chain security controls across build and release pipelines.
• Secure GitHub and GitLab environments, including branch protection, signed commits, access controls, and provenance attestation.
• Implement SBOM generation, validation, and distribution using Syft, CycloneDX, or SPDX.
• Integrate dependency scanning and vulnerability management into CI/CD pipelines.
• Implement artifact signing and verification using Sigstore, Cosign, or in‑toto.
• Develop and enforce security‑as‑code and policy‑as‑code controls using tools such as Open Policy Agent (OPA), Kyverno, or Conftest.
• Secure Kubernetes‑based build and deployment environments.
• Conduct threat modeling for CI/CD pipelines, infrastructure, and AI‑assisted development workflows.
• Assess risks associated with open‑source dependencies, AI‑generated code, and AI coding assistants.
• Align security practices with SLSA, NIST SSDF, and NIST SP 800-218.
• Develop security documentation, reference architectures, runbooks, and audit evidence.
• Collaborate with security, engineering, platform, and compliance teams.

Required Qualifications

• 5–8 years of experience in DevSecOps, application security, or platform engineering, with direct ownership of CI/CD security.
• Strong hands‑on experience with GitHub Actions, GitLab pipelines, and enterprise‑scale repository administration.
• Experience generating and managing SBOMs using SPDX or CycloneDX.
• Knowledge of SLSA, NIST SSDF, and NIST SP 800-218.
• Experience with artifact signing, provenance, and verification tools such as Sigstore, Cosign, or in‑toto.
• Hands‑on Kubernetes security experience, including admission control, network policies, and workload hardening.
• Experience with policy‑as‑code tools such as OPA, Kyverno, or Conftest.
• Understanding of threat modeling methodologies such as STRIDE or attack trees.
• Scripting proficiency in Python, Bash, or Go.
• Familiarity with Docker, OCI images, container registries, and container security.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud.
• Familiarity with vulnerability management tools such as Snyk or Dependency‑Track.
• Experience working in enterprise or regulated software environments.
• Previous consulting or contract experience supporting distributed engineering teams.

Work Arrangement

• Remote position.
• Regular overlap with US business hours is required for cross‑team collaboration.
• No routine travel is identified.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Security, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.

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