Security DevOps Specialist

Discovery Limited; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

Discovery Limited is seeking a Security DevOps Specialist to design, develop and maintain secure software artefacts and automated security pipelines across the SDLC. The role integrates security into CI/CD workflows and ensures containerised and cloud-native environments remain protected and compliant.

You will collaborate with development teams to implement security testing, manage container security, secrets handling and IaC templates, while supporting incident response and producing security

Qualifications

• IT-related diploma or degree in a relevant field.
• Minimum 5+ years of senior DevOps experience.
• Experience with container platforms and Kubernetes.
• Proficient in Python/Bash scripting and cloud platforms (AWS/Azure/GCP).

Responsibilities

• Design, implement and maintain secure CI/CD pipelines with integrated security controls
• Automate security policy enforcement via security-as-code
• Collaborate with development teams to integrate security testing into SDLC
• Manage container security including image scanning and Kubernetes policies
• Configure secrets management and secure credential handling
• Develop infrastructure-as-code templates with embedded security controls
• Monitor and respond to security alerts from automated scanners
• Conduct security reviews of code and infrastructure configurations
• Create security documentation and operational procedures
• Support incident response for application and infrastructure security events
• Implement cloud security controls across AWS, Azure or GCP
• Provide security training to development teams on secure coding
• Maintain compliance with security frameworks and audit requirements

Skills

Python/Bash scripting

DevOps experience

Education

IT-related Diploma or Degree

Tools

Kubernetes

Container platforms

Cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP)

Image scanning

Job description

Security DevOps Specialist

Business Unit: Discovery Central Services

Function: Information Security

Date: 14 Aug 2026

Discovery – Information Governance and Security

Security DevOps Specialist

About Discovery

Discovery’s core purpose is to make people healthier and to enhance and protect their lives. We seek out and invest in exceptional individuals who understand and support our core purpose, and whose own values align with those of Discovery. Our fast-paced and dynamic environment enables smart, self-driven people to be their best. As global thought leaders, Discovery is passionate about innovating in order to not only achieve financial success, but to ignite positive and meaningful change within our society.

About Information Governance and Security (IGS)

The Information Governance and Security function within the Discovery Group aims to provide assurance that the organisation’s information assets are adequately protected against threats on a continual basis. This is achieved by finding the right balance of information security and business freedom.

Key Purpose

The Security DevOps Specialist role at Discovery Limited is responsible for designing, developing and maintaining secure software artefacts, automated security pipelines and security tooling across the software development lifecycle. The role integrates security practices into CI/CD workflows, develops and manages security automation code, and ensures the security of containerised and cloud-native environments. Working within the Information Security Services team, the role builds and maintains security capabilities that enable secure software delivery while protecting Discovery's digital assets and development infrastructure.

Areas of responsibility may include but not limited

• Design, implement and maintain secure CI/CD pipelines with integrated security controls
• Implement security-as-code practices and automate security policy enforcement
• Collaborate with development teams to integrate security testing into SDLC
• Manage container security including image scanning and Kubernetes security policies
• Configure secrets management solutions and secure credential handling
• Develop infrastructure-as-code templates with embedded security controls
• Monitor and respond to security alerts from automated scanning tools
• Conduct security reviews of code and infrastructure configurations
• Create security documentation and operational procedures
• Support incident response for application and infrastructure security events
• Implement cloud security controls across AWS, Azure or GCP environments
• Provide security training to development teams on secure coding practices
• Maintain compliance with security frameworks and audit requirements

Personal Attributes and Skills

• Excellent knowledge of technology environments
• The ability to articulate security in non-technical business impact terms
• Business Writing Skills, Presentation and Facilitation Skills
• Personal organisation and time management skills
• Time and Task Delivery Management
• Professional Communication (written, verbal/presenting and listening)
• Interpersonal skills - Ability to build relationships with people from all different backgrounds and at different job levels

Qualifications & Experience

• IT-related Diploma or Degree
• Relevant experience in DevOps/security
• Python/Bash scripting
• 5+ years Senior DevOps experience.
• Experience with container platforms.
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure and GCP).

Advantageous

• Application Security.
• Security certifications (Security+, CEH)

EMPLOYMENT EQUITY

The Company’s approved Employment Equity Plan and Targets will be considered as part of the recruitment process. As an Equal Opportunities employer, we actively encourage and welcome people with various disabilities to apply.