DevSecOps Engineer

Old Mutual Limited; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,700,000; Full time

Job summary

Old Mutual Limited in Johannesburg seeks a seasoned DevSecOps Engineer to integrate security into the software delivery lifecycle. You will mentor teams and collaborate with stakeholders to strengthen security posture across AWS/Azure, CI/CD, IaC, and container environments.

The role requires leadership in security automation, vulnerability management, and incident response, with strong scripting abilities in Python or Bash and experience in cloud monitoring and governance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Security or a related discipline, or equivalent practical experience.
• 5+ years of relevant experience across DevOps, cloud engineering, cybersecurity or platform security.
• Proven experience leading DevSecOps initiatives and embedding security into enterprise delivery pipelines.
• Strong practical experience securing AWS and Azure cloud environments.
• Advanced understanding of CI/CD, Infrastructure as Code, container security and automated vulnerability management.
• Expert scripting and automation capabilities using Python and/or Bash.
• Strong knowledge of IAM, encryption, secrets management, secure configurations and security incident response.

Responsibilities

• Security Automation Leadership: Lead the development and optimization of security automation scripts and tools within CI/CD pipelines.
• Vulnerability Management and Remediation: Oversee vulnerability scanning and assessment processes with swift remediation.
• Security Monitoring: Design, implement, and maintain comprehensive security monitoring solutions.
• Incident Response: Drive incident response efforts and analyze security events for improvement.
• IaC Security: Enforce security best practices in infrastructure as code scripts and provisioning.
• Secure Configuration Management: Set and monitor secure baselines in collaboration with operations teams.
• Security Governance and Compliance: Lead governance policies and compliance standards.
• Collaboration and Mentorship: Guide cross-functional teams and coach junior DevSecOps engineers.

Skills

DevSecOps

Automation

Python scripting

IAM encryption

Education

BSc in Computer Science or Information Security

Tools

AWS

Azure

Terraform

Docker

Job description

Let’s Write Africa’s Story Together!

Old Mutual is a firm believer in the African opportunity and our diverse talent reflects this.

Job Description

As a DevSecOps Engineer, you will play a key role in the integration of security practices into our DevOps processes, ensuring the highest level of security across the software development lifecycle. This role is suited for a seasoned professional with deep expertise in DevOps, security, and automation. You will provide mentorship to team members and collaborate with various stakeholders to enhance the organization’s security posture.

Group Technology & Data | MDM

Description

• Security Automation Leadership: Play s key role in the development and optimization of security automation scripts and tools within CI/CD pipelines. Champion the implementation of advanced automated security testing processes.
• Vulnerability Management and Remediation: Oversee and manage vulnerability scanning and assessment processes, ensuring swift identification and remediation of security vulnerabilities.
• Security Monitoring: Lead the design, implementation, and maintenance of comprehensive security monitoring solutions.
• Incident Response: Drive incident response efforts, analyze security events, and contribute to continuous improvement of response capabilities.
• Infrastructure as Code (IaC) Excellence: Enforce security best practices in Infrastructure as Code (IaC) scripts. Collaborate with DevOps teams to integrate advanced security measures into infrastructure provisioning.
• Secure Configuration Management: Implement secure configuration management practices for infrastructure components. Set and monitor secure configuration baselines in collaboration with operations teams.
• Security Governance and Compliance: Lead the establishment of security governance policies and compliance standards.
• Collaboration and Mentorship: Collaborate with cross-functional teams, providing guidance on security practices in DevOps processes. Mentor and coach junior and intermediate DevSecOps engineers.

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Security or a related discipline, or equivalent practical experience.
• 5+ years of relevant experience across DevOps, cloud engineering, cybersecurity or platform security.
• Proven experience leading DevSecOps initiatives and embedding security into enterprise delivery pipelines.
• Strong practical experience securing AWS and Azure cloud environments.
• Advanced understanding of CI/CD, Infrastructure as Code, container security and automated vulnerability management.
• Expert scripting and automation capabilities using Python and/or Bash.
• Strong knowledge of IAM, encryption, secrets management, secure configurations and security incident response.
• Experience with Linux, Docker, ECS/Fargate, cloud monitoring and production operations.
• Working knowledge of SQL, REST APIs and enterprise integration troubleshooting.
• Relevant AWS, Azure, DevSecOps or advanced security certifications are advantageous.

Technology Stack

• Cloud platforms: AWS, Microsoft Azure
• AWS services: ECS, Fargate, EC2, RDS, S3, IAM, CloudWatch, cloud networking
• CI/CD: Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions, Jenkins, GitLab CI/CD
• Infrastructure as Code: Terraform, AWS CloudFormation, Bicep or equivalent
• Containers: Docker, container registries, image scanning and hardening
• Operating systems: Linux administration, patching, shell scripting and log analysis
• Scripting and automation: Python, Bash
• Security: Vulnerability scanning, security testing, secrets management, encryption, IAM and compliance controls
• Monitoring and observability: AWS CloudWatch, Azure Monitor and enterprise monitoring platforms
• Version control: Git and collaborative development workflows
• Databases and SQL: Amazon RDS, SQL querying, database access controls and connectivity troubleshooting
• API and integration security: REST APIs, HTTP, JSON, authentication, certificates, Postman and curl

Skills

Action Planning, Application Development, Data Compilation, Data Management, Evaluating Information, Executing Plans, Information Technology (IT) Support, IT Network Security, Market Analysis, Product Development, Test Case Management

Competencies

Business Insight

Courage

Cultivates Innovation

Customer Focus

Decision Quality

Drives Results

Ensures Accountability

Manages Ambiguity

Education

NQF Level 7 - Degree, Advance Diploma or Postgraduate Certificate or equivalent

Closing Date

09 November 2026 , 23:59

The appointment will be made from the designated group in line with the Employment Equity Plan of Old Mutual South Africa and the specific business unit in question.

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