Devsecops Engineer

Digioutsource; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 600 000 - 800 000; Full time

Job summary

A digital gaming company in Cape Town seeks a Dev Sec Ops Engineer to support secure coding initiatives and conduct application security testing. Responsibilities include managing vulnerabilities and enhancing security measures through best practices. Ideal candidates will have 3+ years in Dev Ops or Security Engineering, experience with CI/CD tools, and a solid understanding of security frameworks. Join us to advance your career in a dynamic environment with exciting benefits including free meals and onsite gym facilities.

Benefits

Free daily meal

Free massages onsite

Free onsite gym

Leadership training

Medical aid subsidy

Referral bonus

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years' experience in Dev Ops or Security Engineering.
• Strong expertise in CI/CD tools required.
• Ability to convey complex ideas clearly.

Responsibilities

• Support secure coding initiatives.
• Conduct application security testing.
• Oversee operation of security testing tools.

Skills

3+ years in Dev Ops, Security Engineering, or related roles

Background in software development or secure coding

Strong experience with CI/CD tools

Strong verbal and written communication skills

Proficiency in scripting languages

Experience with Application security testing

Experience with major cloud platforms

Solid grasp of security best practices and compliance frameworks

Tools

Jenkins

Git Lab CI/CD

Terraform

Job description

Dev Sec Ops Engineer

Join to apply for the Dev Sec Ops Engineer role at Digi Outsource . Kick-start your career in the online gaming world and experience the very latest in technology and innovation.

About Us

We're part of Super Group, the NYSE-listed digital gaming company behind some of the world's leading Sports and i Gaming brands. At Digi Outsource, we bring passionate people and innovative tech together to create market-leading online gaming solutions.

Why We Need You

As a Dev Sec Ops Engineer you'll support the delivery of secure coding initiatives, combining offensive and defensive methodologies to ensure top quality software.

What You'll Be Doing

• Partner with internal teams to ensure timely remediation of prioritized vulnerabilities
• Conduct application security testing to identify and mitigate vulnerabilities
• Oversee the operation and continuous improvement of Software Composition Analysis (SCA), Static Application Security Testing (SAST), and Dynamic Application Security Testing (DAST) tools
• Develop, maintain, and enhance Software Bills of Materials (SBOMs) to manage software supply chain risks
• Establish and evolve application security maturity frameworks (e.g., OWASP SAMM) to guide program development
• Drive secure cloud operations by aligning infrastructure monitoring with best practice frameworks and cloud provider benchmarks
• Embed and continuously monitor security services in CI/CD workflows to enable automated security checks throughout the development lifecycle
• Maintain and upgrade existing security systems to ensure optimal performance and protection
• Foster a security-first mindset within Dev Ops and development teams through collaboration and awareness initiatives

This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of responsibilities. You may be required to complete other reasonable duties in order to achieve business objectives.

Essential Skills You'll Bring To The Table

• 3+ years in Dev Ops, Security Engineering, or related roles
• Background in software development or secure coding
• Strong experience with CI/CD tools (e.g., Jenkins, Git Lab CI/CD)
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to convey complex ideas clearly and effectively
• Proficiency in scripting languages (e.g., Python, Bash)
• Experience working collaboratively in cross-functional teams, with a focus on achieving shared goals
• Expertise in managing multiple projects simultaneously, with a track record of delivering on time and within scope
• Exceptional attention to detail, ensuring high standards of quality in all outputs
• Ability to adapt quickly to changing environments and priorities, maintaining effectiveness in dynamic situations
• Experience with Application security testing and vulnerability identification and prioritization
• Experience with container security and vulnerability detection and remediation
• Experienced in working with major cloud platforms, such as AWS and Azure
• Working knowledge of Infrastructure as Code (Ia C) tools such as Terraform and AWS Cloud Formation
• Solid grasp of security best practices and compliance frameworks (e.g., ISO, SOC2, NIST)

Desirable Skills

• Passion for collaboration with external parties to ensure secure product lifecycles
• Familiarity with security tools (e.g., Snyk, Sonar Qube, OWASP ZAP)
• Highly self-driven with a strong focus on achieving measurable outcomes
• Driven by curiosity and a proactive approach to staying current with emerging technologies and security trends
• Hands-on experience with application security testing tools such as Burp Suite for manual and automated vulnerability discovery

Our Values are Non-Negotiables

• Adaptability
• Ownership and accountability
• Initiating action
• Resilience
• Team orientation
• Integrity
• Innovation

What You'll Get Back

• Comprehensive learning and development programmes to expand your skills and advance your career
• Performance tool that provides regular, constructive feedback to help you continuously improve and reach your full potential
• Employee Assistance programme with a variety of benefits for you and your family
• Free daily meal
• Free massages onsite
• Free onsite gym
• Group life cover
• Funeral fund benefit
• Financial services assistance
• Curro School Fees benefit
• Income continuation benefit
• Leadership training
• Referral bonus
• Medical aid subsidy
• Free sleep coaching
• On-site barista
• Retirement annuity subsidy
• Work from home allowance
• Team socials

About the Role

Location: Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa.

Application Process

Shortlisted candidates may need to complete an assessment. The position requires a credit and criminal record check for access to customer financial details. A qualification verification check will also be conducted as a job requirement. By applying for this role, and supplying the necessary details, you hereby grant Digi Outsource permission to apply for these checks. This will be done in a confidential manner, and solely for the purposes of verification. Should you not hear from us within 2 weeks, please deem your application as unsuccessful. We're unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI.