DevsecOps Engineer

Old Mutual; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 800,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services company in Johannesburg is looking for a DevSecOps Engineer with over 8 years of experience in DevOps security. The role emphasizes implementing security measures and driving DevSecOps initiatives in complex environments. Candidates must have expertise in scripting and a strong knowledge of cybersecurity principles. This full-time position offers opportunities for personal development and professional accreditation.

Qualifications

• 8 years of experience in DevOps security or a related role.
• Expert proficiency in scripting languages (e.g. Python, Bash).
• In-depth knowledge of containerization and orchestration.

Responsibilities

• Define and maintain a roadmap for application software development.
• Evaluate the feasibility of proposed solutions.
• Implement required security measures.

Skills

Action Planning

Automation

Cybersecurity

DevOps

Kubernetes

Education

NQF Level 7 - Degree Advance Diploma or Postgraduate Certificate

Tools

AWS

Azure

Google Cloud

Docker

Job description

Overview

Lets Write Africas Story Together!

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

Job Description

• Bachelors degree in Computer Science Information Security or a related field.
• 8 years of experience in DevOps security or a related role.
• Proven track record of leading DevSecOps initiatives and implementing security in complex environments.
• Expert proficiency in scripting languages (e.g. Python Bash) and advanced security automation tools.
• In-depth knowledge of containerization and orchestration (e.g. Docker Kubernetes).
• Extensive experience with cloud platforms (e.g. AWS Azure Google Cloud).
• Strong understanding of cybersecurity principles and practices.
• Certification in DevSecOps or relevant advanced security certifications.
• Experience with advanced CI / CD pipelines infrastructure as code and version control systems (e.g. Git).
• Deep expertise in container security best practices.
• Familiarity with security scanning tools and vulnerability management platforms.
• Advanced skills in incident response and security incident analysis.

Develop functional systems and solutions with a focus on scalability automation reliability security and quality. Implement customer integrations and improve the customer experience. Perform root cause analysis of production errors resolve issues design procedures for system troubleshooting and maintenance and build tools to reduce error occurrence. OML roles mapped to this profile are : OMF DevOps Engineer DevOps Engineer and DevOps Manager.

Responsibilities

• Application Software Road Map — Define and maintain a roadmap to facilitate application software development and ensure the development work is prioritized in line with business requirements.
• Product / Service Development — Evaluate the feasibility / relevance of proposed solutions working in cross-functional or agile teams to develop and deliver significant aspects of the development program.
• Data-Driven Product and Service Improvement — Research data from digital product / service performance customer behavior and market trends to identify opportunities for product / service improvement.
• Design and Conceptualization — Produce multiple concepts and prototypes to design digital products / services.
• Information Security — Implement and provide input on the design of required security measures monitoring performance to notify security experts of any problems with coding or built-in packages.
• Testing IT Performance — Design and perform website / applications software tests and respond to user emails to monitor diagnose and correct performance issues.
• Application Software Development — Develop existing applications and contribute to development of new applications by analyzing and identifying areas for modification and improvement. Develop new routine applications to meet customer requirements.
• Faults Diagnosis and Correction — Provide fault isolation and resolution for complex challenges to limit and address issues promptly.
• Personal Capability Building — Develop own capabilities by participating in assessment and development planning activities as well as formal and informal training and coaching; gain or maintain external professional accreditation where relevant to improve performance and fulfill personal potential. Maintain an in-depth understanding of technology external regulation and industry best practices through ongoing education attending conferences and reading specialist media.
• Agile Release Planning — Plan and replan software releases for medium-sized projects as they are produced to ensure timely updates and to deliver the planned benefits as early as possible in the project or program.

Skills

• Action Planning
• Application Development
• Automation
• Automation Tools
• Cybersecurity
• Data Compilation
• Data Management
• DevOps
• DevSecOps
• Evaluating Information Executing Plans
• Information Security
• Information Technology (IT) Support
• Infrastructure As Code (IaC)
• IT Network Security
• Kubernetes
• 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

15 July 2025 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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Key Skills

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Employment Type : Full Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1