Senior DevSecOps / Platform Engineer – GitHub Enterprise & Azure DevOps | Remote

code1; United States; Remote; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Unknown Company is seeking a highly experienced Senior DevSecOps / Platform Engineer to lead platform architecture and security governance across GitHub Enterprise Cloud and Azure DevOps. The role emphasizes repository governance, policy enforcement, and automation to translate security and compliance needs into practical technical solutions.

The candidate will own GitHub Enterprise Cloud administration at the organization level and govern Azure DevOps settings, with strong Python scripting and

Qualifications

• 10+ years of Platform Engineering, DevOps, or DevSecOps experience.
• Hands-on administration of GitHub Enterprise Cloud at the org level.
• Azure DevOps administration including branch policies, pipeline governance, and security settings.
• Strong Python scripting and automation skills.
• Proven ability to translate security and compliance requirements into technical solutions.

Responsibilities

• Own platform architecture for repository governance, branch protection, and security policy enforcement.
• Design and manage GitHub Enterprise security configurations and org-level policies.
• Implement Azure DevOps governance controls, including branch policies, pipeline security, and project-level settings.
• Develop, review, and approve Python-based automation scripts before production deployment.
• Collaborate with Security and CISO stakeholders on audit remediation and compliance requirements.
• Provide technical guidance and review the work of automation engineers.
• Translate security and compliance requirements into practical platform architecture and controls.

Skills

GitHub Enterprise Cloud

Azure DevOps

Python scripting

Platform architecture

Security governance

Tools

GitHub Advanced Security

Job description

Location: Remote
Job Category: Information Technology (IT) & Software
Experience: 10–12+ years
Employment Type: Not specified in the original announcement

Job Overview

An employer is seeking a highly experienced, hands-on Senior DevSecOps / Platform Engineer to lead platform architecture and security governance across GitHub Enterprise Cloud and Azure DevOps. The role focuses on establishing repository governance, enforcing security policies, managing platform-level configurations, and translating security and compliance requirements into practical technical solutions.

The successful candidate will take ownership of GitHub Enterprise Cloud administration at the organization level and Azure DevOps governance, including branch protection, pipeline security, branch policies, and project-level settings. Strong Python scripting and automation skills are required, along with the ability to develop, review, and approve automation scripts before production deployment.

The position also involves collaboration with Security and CISO stakeholders on audit remediation, compliance, and governance sign-off. Candidates with experience mentoring engineers, reviewing technical work, supporting corrective and preventive action (CAPA) programs, and working in regulated enterprise environments will have an advantage.

Key Responsibilities

• Own platform architecture for repository governance, branch protection, and security policy enforcement.
• Design and manage GitHub Enterprise security configurations, including GitHub Advanced Security and organization-level policies.
• Implement Azure DevOps governance controls, including branch policies, pipeline security, and project-level settings.
• Develop, review, and approve Python-based automation scripts before production deployment.
• Collaborate with Security and CISO stakeholders on audit remediation, compliance requirements, and governance sign-off.
• Provide technical guidance and review the work of automation engineers.
• Translate security and compliance requirements into practical platform architecture and technical controls.

Requirements & Qualifications

• 10+ years of relevant Platform Engineering, DevOps, or DevSecOps experience.
• Strong hands-on administration of GitHub Enterprise Cloud at the organization level.
• Solid Azure DevOps administration experience, including branch policies, pipeline governance, and security settings.
• Strong Python scripting and automation skills.
• Proven architecture ownership and ability to translate security and compliance requirements into technical solutions.

Good-to-Have Skills

• GitHub Actions and Azure Pipelines.
• Team mentoring and technical reviews.
• Audit remediation and CAPA program experience.
• Experience in regulated enterprise environments.
• Familiarity with Static Application Security Testing (SAST), Software Composition Analysis (SCA), and secrets-scanning tools.

Salary, Benefits & Career Growth

The original vacancy announcement does not specify a salary range or employment benefits. Compensation and benefits should be confirmed directly with the recruiter.

This role offers an opportunity to lead enterprise platform governance, strengthen DevSecOps controls, and contribute to security-focused architecture across GitHub Enterprise Cloud and Azure DevOps environments.

Candidates should highlight their GitHub Enterprise Cloud administration, Azure DevOps governance, Python automation, platform architecture ownership, and security compliance experience.