Lead Cybersecurity DevSecOps Engineer

Burlington Stores; Edgewater Park Township (NJ); On-site; USD 135,000 - 195,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Associate discount

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Burlington Stores is seeking a highly experienced DevSecOps Engineer IV to set architectural direction for secure software delivery and SSDLC across the enterprise. You will lead security-focused engineering, mentor senior engineers, and influence cross-functional teams including application development, cloud, and platform engineering.

The role emphasizes building scalable security controls, automating pipelines, and aligning security initiatives with business risk.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of IT experience.
• 7+ years hands-on DevSecOps, app security, or secure software delivery leadership.
• Expert-level cybersecurity certifications (e.g., CISSP, CASP, CCSP).

Responsibilities

• Define and drive DevSecOps architecture and long-term technical strategy.
• Architect enterprise-scale secure software delivery and app security capabilities.
• Lead design and implementation of scalable security controls in pipelines and workflows.
• Mentor senior engineers and raise DevSecOps maturity across the org.
• Represent DevSecOps in architecture reviews, risk discussions and executive initiatives.
• Align investments and priorities with organizational objectives and risk appetite.

Skills

DevSecOps

Application security

SSDLC

Automation

IaC

Scripting

Job description

Position OverviewThe DevSecOps Engineer IV serves as the organization’s senior-most technical authority within the DevSecOps and secure software delivery domain. This role is responsible for setting technical direction, architecting enterprise-scale DevSecOps capabilities, and driving long-term maturity of secure software development and application security practices across the organization.The ideal candidate is a deeply experienced DevSecOps and application security practitioner with authoritative expertise in secure software development lifecycle (SSDLC), application security engineering, automation, platform security, and software delivery architecture. This role leads the design of resilient, scalable, and security-focused engineering solutions that align with organizational risk and operational priorities.The DevSecOps Engineer IV partners closely with application development, platform engineering, cybersecurity engineering, cloud, infrastructure, and enterprise architecture teams to influence technology decisions, reduce systemic risk, and ensure security is embedded throughout software delivery and engineering workflows. While not a people manager, this role functions as a principal technical leader responsible for setting engineering standards, mentoring senior engineers, and shaping how secure software delivery is engineered across the enterprise.A Day in the LifeEnterprise DevSecOps Architecture & Technical StrategyDefine and drive the organization’s DevSecOps architecture and long-term technical strategy.Architect enterprise-scale secure software delivery and application security capabilities aligned with business, operational, and risk priorities.Establish DevSecOps engineering standards, secure design patterns, and reference architectures across development and platform environments.Lead design and implementation of scalable security controls within software delivery pipelines and engineering workflows.Influence major technology and platform decisions related to secure software development, automation, and application security.Anticipate emerging application security threats, software delivery risks, and engineering trends and incorporate them into DevSecOps strategy and architecture.Executive & Cross-Functional Technical LeadershipServe as the senior technical authority for DevSecOps and secure software delivery across the enterprise.Influence enterprise architecture, platform engineering, cloud modernization, and software delivery initiatives through secure engineering expertise.Represent DevSecOps engineering in architecture reviews, risk discussions, and executive-facing initiatives.Provide authoritative guidance during high-impact application security incidents, software delivery failures, or platform security events.Align DevSecOps investments and engineering priorities with organizational objectives and risk appetite.Mentorship, Standards & Program MaturityMentor senior engineers and shape technical leadership across DevSecOps and application security functions.Establish and maintain engineering governance, quality standards, and secure development best practices.Drive continuous improvement of DevSecOps maturity, automation, and secure engineering effectiveness.Ensure documentation, standards, and engineering patterns support long-term scalability, resilience, and operational sustainability.Shape engineering culture through technical leadership, collaboration, and promotion of secure-by-design principles without direct people management responsibility.You'll Come With10+ years of experience IT7+ years of hands-on experience in DevSecOps, application security engineering, platform security, or secure software delivery leadership.Expert-level knowledge of secure software development lifecycle (SSDLC), application security, DevSecOps architecture, and software delivery automation.Extensive experience designing enterprise-scale secure software delivery and DevSecOps capabilities.Deep experience integrating security controls and automation into complex engineering and deployment environments.Advanced expertise in automation, scripting, infrastructure-as-code, and engineering scalability practices.Experience influencing enterprise architecture and engineering strategy in large or complex organizations.At least 1 expert level cybersecurity certification such as CISSP, CASP, CCSP, etc.Target Pay Range: $135,000 – $195,000 annuallyThis position has a target starting salary range of $135,000 – $195,000 annually. Actual pay is determined by a variety of factors, including but not limited to, qualifications, education, job-related skills, relevant experience, and geographic location.#LI-ML1Come join our team. You’re going to like it here!You will enjoy competitive wages, flexible hours, and an associate discount. Burlington’s benefits package includes medical, dental and vision coverage including life and disability insurance. Full-time associates are also eligible for paid time off, paid holidays and a 401(k) plan.We are a rapidly growing brand and provide a variety of training and development opportunities so our associates can grow with us. Our teams work hard and have fun together! Burlington associates make a difference in the lives of customers, colleagues, and the communities where we live and work every day. Burlington Stores, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer committed to workplace diversityIndividual pay decisions will be based on a variety of factors, such as but not limited to, qualifications, education, job-related skills, relevant experience, and geographic location.-