DevSecOps Manager

SUMMARY:
Our client in the networking sector is looking for a DevSecOps Manager contract duration of 12 months. 


Role Summary
This senior role drives secure, automated, and compliant cloud-native delivery while managing monitoring/alerting, penetration testing programs, vulnerability management, and broader
cybersecurity initiatives. You will lead a team of DevSecOps engineers, foster a “security by design” culture, and enable the business to innovate rapidly in a regulated South African and global context.

POSITION INFO:

• Qualifications & Experience
• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, Engineering

• Experience
• 8–10+ years in DevOps, Cloud Engineering, or Cybersecurity.
• 3–5+ years in technical leadership or management roles.
• Strong hands-on AWS experience
• Proven track record in regulated environments with POPIA/GDPR compliance.

• Certifications
• AWS Certified Security – Specialty or AWS Certified DevOps Engineer – Professional.
• CISSP, CISM, CCSP, or CISA

• Essential Skills & Competencies
• Technical:
• Deep expertise in AWS.
• Proficiency with security tools (Inspector, GuardDuty, SAST/DAST like SonarQube, SIEM).
• Proficiency in at least one scripting language (Python, Bash, PowerShell).
• Strong experience with Linux, networking, and Git.
• Hands-on expertise with CI/CD, IaC, Docker/Kubernetes, and at least one major cloud platform (AWS/Azure/GCP certifications preferred).
• Penetration testing methodologies and vulnerability management.
• Knowledge of monitoring, observability, and infrastructure security

• Leadership & Soft Skills:
• Excellent stakeholder communication (technical to executive level).
• Ability to drive cultural change in hybrid/fast-paced environments.
• Strong problem-solving, metrics-driven approach, and collaboration skills.