DevSecOps Manager

Apex Systems; Findlay (OH); On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

401K

ESPP

HSA

EAP

Discounts

Training Access

Certification Discounts

Job summary

Everforth Apex seeks a DevOps Platforms Leader to steer strategy, governance, modernization, and enterprise adoption of our DevOps platforms across multiple teams. The role partners with Software Engineering, Security, and Product Delivery to define roadmaps, standards, and tooling, while driving observability, compliance, and cost-efficient operations in a large-scale environment.

You will oversee architecture of CI/CD pipelines, container orchestration, IaC, and secure-by-default practices,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a computer-related field is required.
• 10+ years of diversified IT experience.
• 3+ years of direct or indirect leadership experience.

Responsibilities

• Manages daily operations of the team and drives continuous improvement.
• Plans and leads IT projects ensuring on-time delivery within budget.
• Ensures availability, reliability, and security of technology systems.
• Defines and drives the DevSecOps strategy and roadmap.
• Designs and manages enterprise-grade DevSecOps platforms and IaC.
• Embeds security controls across the software delivery lifecycle.
• Oversees platform reliability, scalability, and cost efficiency.
• Implements governance including access controls and audit logging.
• Continuously evaluates emerging DevSecOps tools and practices.

Skills

Strategic Outlook

Business Acumen

Results Driven

Authentic Communicator

Continuous Improvement

Data-Driven Decision Making

Digital Awareness

Leadership

Team Building

Budgeting & Planning

Education

Bachelor's degree in a computer-related field

Job description

Position Summary

The DevOps Platforms Leader is responsible for the strategy, governance, modernization, support, and enterprise adoption of the organization's DevOps platforms and software delivery ecosystem. This role provides leadership over the platforms, services, standards, and operational practices that enable secure, scalable, and efficient software delivery across the Digital Product Delivery, Digital Technology Services, and Data, Analytics & AI teams.

Job#

3053129

Job Description

The DevOps Platforms Leader is responsible for the strategy, governance, modernization, support, and enterprise adoption of the organization's DevOps platforms and software delivery ecosystem. This role provides leadership over the platforms, services, standards, and operational practices that enable secure, scalable, and efficient software delivery across the Digital Product Delivery, Digital Technology Services, and Data, Analytics & AI teams.

This position leads the evolution of enterprise DevOps capabilities including Azure DevOps, GitHub Enterprise, CI/CD platforms, release automation, source control, developer enablement tooling, application security integrations, quality engineering tooling, platform analytics, and related services. The role is accountable for ensuring these platforms are reliable, well-governed, cost-effective, scalable, and aligned with enterprise engineering, security, compliance, and delivery objectives.

This leader partners closely with Software Engineering, Quality Engineering, Security Operations, Application Security, Product Delivery teams, and platform consumers to define roadmaps, establish standards, improve developer experience, accelerate software delivery, and mature the enterprise's DevOps operating model. The role also drives continuous improvement through platform observability, adoption metrics, compliance reporting, automation, training, stakeholder engagement, and operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities

• Manages daily operations of the team, providing guidance, mentorship, and driving culture of innovation and continuous improvement. Oversees recruitment, development, retention, and performance to build strong talent.
• Plans and leads low- to medium-complexity IT projects, ensuring they are delivered on time, within budget, and adhere to quality standards.
• Ensures the availability, reliability, and security of technology systems. Collaborates with key stakeholders and internal groups to identify needs, deliver effective solutions, and support business objectives.
• Defines and drives the DevSecOps strategy and roadmap aligned with business objectives, while promoting a culture of fast, secure delivery, continuous feedback, and learning.
• Designs and manages enterprise-grade DevSecOps platforms—including CI/CD pipelines, container orchestration, and automated testing—alongside infrastructure-as-code and configuration management for scalable, repeatable deployments.
• Embeds security controls throughout the software delivery lifecycle, incorporating code analysis, vulnerability scanning, secret detection, and policy enforcement to ensure secure-by-default outcomes.
• Oversees platform reliability, scalability, and cost efficiency through monitoring, alerting, and capacity planning across compute, storage, and orchestration layers. Leverages strong IT Service Management principles.
• Implements robust governance practices including access controls, audit logging, compliance reporting, and secure credential management to meet regulatory and internal standards.
• Continuously evaluates emerging DevSecOps tools and practices, fosters cross-functional collaboration and support business-aligned technology initiatives through budgeting and policy contributions.

Education And Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Management Information Systems, Engineering, Business, or other computer-related degree required.
• 10+ years of diversified IT experience required.
• Three (3) or more years of direct or indirect leadership experience required.

Skills

• Strategic Outlook - Examines issues, generates ideas, creates future scenarios, and develops plans with a long-term perspective. Ensures short-term goals support long-term strategy and that organizational/functional strategy aligns with and supports MPC’s overall business strategy.
• Business Acumen - Applies knowledge of MPC’s business, industry, and the marketplace to advance the organization’s goals. Makes decisions and recommendations clearly linked to MPC’s strategy.
• Results Driven - Drives operational and process excellence and innovative behavior by empowering others, collaborating, taking appropriate risks, making timely decisions, and holding people accountable for results.
• Authentic Communicator - Expresses ideas and information, both verbally and in writing, clearly and credibly. Listens to understand and fosters constructive dialogue.
• Continuous Improvement Mindset - Identifies and leads opportunities for continuous improvement and value creation, both incremental and large‑scale.
• Energizing the Organization - Creates a purposeful, engaged, optimistic workforce.
• Ongoing Learning & Self‑Development - Regularly determines new areas for learning and acquires strategies and best practices for gaining/improving knowledge, behaviors, and skills.
• Selecting and Developing People - Recognizes and selects high caliber talent, accurately assesses abilities and potential, coaches to develop capabilities and builds high‑performing teams.
• Adaptability – Maintaining effectiveness when experiencing major changes in work responsibilities or environment (e.g., people, processes, structure, or culture); adjusting effectively to change by exploring the benefits, trying new approaches, and collaborating with others to make the change successful.
• Data-Driven Decision Making – Applies data to make informed decisions with a priority on using real‑time data, analytics, and insights to optimize operations, improve safety, and enhance the company's competitive edge.
• Digital Awareness – Actively explore, learn, and implement emerging digital tools, technologies, and trends. Involves seeking out new information, asking insightful questions, and testing innovative approaches to understand how digital solutions can create value, improve processes, or enhance experiences. Demonstrates openness to change, continuous learning, and adapting to the evolving digital landscape.

Everforth Apex is a world‑class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Everforth Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRateds Best of Staffing® in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work® in the United Kingdom and Mexico.

Benefits Overview

• Everforth Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection.
• We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure.
• Everforth Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan).
• Everforth Apex offers a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions.
• Everforth Apex offers a corporate discount savings program and other discounts.
• In terms of professional development, Everforth Apex hosts an on‑Demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure.
• Everforth Apex provides certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA.

Everforth Apex Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Everforth Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law.

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