Application Security Lead - Investment Management Sector
A global investment management firm is creating a new DevSecOps function and is seeking an experienced professional to design and lead it. This is a greenfield role with full ownership of frameworks, tooling, and automation that will define how a large developer ecosystem delivers secure code.
Key Responsibilities
- Design and implement a DevSecOps framework across CI / CD pipelines
- Automate security controls, compliance checks, and testing within development workflows
- Integrate and manage security testing tools including SAST, DAST, SCA, and OSS
- Define and track KRIs to measure security posture and drive continuous improvement
- Champion secure development practices and provide training to engineering teams
- Collaborate with developers, DevOps, and senior leadership to drive adoption
Requirements
7-10 years in software development, security engineering, or DevOps with strong DevSecOps focusProven experience building or scaling a DevSecOps programExpertise in CI / CD (GitHub, GitLab, Jenkins, Azure DevOps) and containers (Docker, Kubernetes)Cloud security knowledge across AWS, Azure, or GCPInfrastructure-as-code experience (Terraform, CloudFormation) and scripting proficiency (Python, Bash)Familiarity with security frameworks and standards (NIST CSF, ISO 27001, SOC 2)Strong communication and stakeholder management skillsCompensation
Base salary $220,000-$260,000 plus discretionary bonus and comprehensive benefits.
If you want the opportunity to build and own a DevSecOps program that will operate at global scale, this role offers the autonomy and impact to define what good looks like.