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DevSecOps Senior Lead Security Architect
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Apex Systems
Job #3010816 Job Description:
The Role: As a DevSecOps Information Security Architect you will be responsible for conducting security risk assessments along with designing, implementing, and maintaining robust security architectures specifically targeting DevSecOps in coordination with the Lumen business owners, the Governance, Risk, and Compliance team, and the Product and Platform Security team. The purpose is to ensure compliance with corporate policy, standards, procedures, and industry best practices. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to design and implement security solutions that align with industry best practices and compliance standards.
Responsibilities
Lead assessments of potential risks across enterprise and product infrastructure to include applications, databases, cloud, networks, and provide security requirements and recommendations for risk mitigation.
Develop and design new security solutions that reduce risk and align business requirements with security standards, particularly focusing on CI/CD pipeline integration.
Support vendor relationships; lead vendor reviews through RFx process, working with Procurement and appropriate business partners on requirements and success criteria.
Consult as a DevSecOps security subject matter expert with architects, engineers, third parties and others on potential solutions.
Recommend new DevSecOps-oriented information security systems and controls to mitigate emerging threats and risks across the company.
Ensure reports and findings are delivered in a timely and appropriate manner to management, operations, and executive leadership.
Recommend new security policy, standards, best practices, and system configuration standards. Consult with internal clients on security topics and policy interpretation.
Coordinate activities across multiple departments and business units, emphasizing DevSecOps principles and practices.
Stay up-to-date with emerging security trends, vulnerabilities, and best practices, and recommend adjustments to security strategies as needed.
Qualifications
10+ years of relevant experience, including threat modeling, security design reviews, and security architecture.
Experience with CI/CD pipelines, such as Jenkins, Azure DevOps Pipelines, AWS CodeBuild, and GitHub Actions, including pipeline configuration, scripting, and security stage management.
Extensive knowledge of secure software development principles and threat modeling. Ability to guide and enforce secure coding practices throughout the development lifecycle.
Proficient use of Git-based workflows, including branch management, code reviews, and integrating security checks into pull requests. Understanding of core GitHub security features such as branch protection rules and GitHub Actions secrets management.
Skilled in scripting languages such as Python, Bash, or Groovy for automating security tasks and pipeline operations. Experienced with Infrastructure-as-Code tools like Terraform and Application Deployment tools like Helm. Ability to write custom plugins or integrations to extend CI/CD functionality.
Knowledge of integrating SAST, DAST, and SCA tools into CI/CD pipelines using an enterprise-wide approach. Experience with tools such as SonarQube, Checkmarx, OWASP ZAP, Snyk, or other security scanners.
Proficiency in containerization technologies, such as Docker, and orchestration platforms, like Kubernetes, with an emphasis on securing container images and runtime environments. An understanding of cloud security best practices within environments including AWS, Azure, or GCP, particularly concerning application security and CI/CD processes.
Understanding of regulatory frameworks (such as NIST, FedRAMP, PCI‑DSS) and embedding necessary security and compliance controls into the CI/CD process. Capability to document and maintain security controls within SSPs or similar governance documents.
Experience in managing build artifacts with tools such as Nexus or Artifactory. Proficient in integrating dependency scanning and ensuring the integrity of build outputs.
Ability to implement monitoring within CI/CD pipelines to detect security anomalies or breaches. Familiarity with logging, alerting, and automated incident response within CI/CD contexts.
Experience with security architecture and deployment models.
Experience with securing highly sensitive data.
Demonstrate knowledge of security technologies, trends, leading practices, and regulatory requirements and government security standards such as FedRAMP and Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) standards, along with best practices such as NIST Cybersecurity Framework, NIST 800‑171, NIST 800‑53, ISO 27001‑27002 and other applicable security and privacy laws.
Strong teamwork and communication skills to collaborate with development, operations, and security teams. Ability to instill a security‑first mindset throughout the organization.
Commitment to stay up to date with emerging DevSecOps trends, security vulnerabilities, and new tools that can enhance pipeline security. Willingness to experiment with and adopt innovative solutions to improve security posture.
Base pay range $120.00/hr - $120.00/hr
Seniority level Mid‑Senior level
Employment type Full‑time
Job function Information Technology
Industries IT Services and IT Consulting
Apex Systems is an equal opportunity employer. Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law. If you require an accommodation to apply, please contact Apex Employee Services at
jobs@apexsystems.com .
Apex Benefits Overview:
Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, an ESPP, a 401(k) plan with company match, a Health Savings Account, an Employee Assistance Program, and a corporate discount savings program.
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DevSecOps Senior Lead Security Architect
role at
Apex Systems
Job #3010816 Job Description:
The Role: As a DevSecOps Information Security Architect you will be responsible for conducting security risk assessments along with designing, implementing, and maintaining robust security architectures specifically targeting DevSecOps in coordination with the Lumen business owners, the Governance, Risk, and Compliance team, and the Product and Platform Security team. The purpose is to ensure compliance with corporate policy, standards, procedures, and industry best practices. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to design and implement security solutions that align with industry best practices and compliance standards.
Responsibilities
Lead assessments of potential risks across enterprise and product infrastructure to include applications, databases, cloud, networks, and provide security requirements and recommendations for risk mitigation.
Develop and design new security solutions that reduce risk and align business requirements with security standards, particularly focusing on CI/CD pipeline integration.
Support vendor relationships; lead vendor reviews through RFx process, working with Procurement and appropriate business partners on requirements and success criteria.
Consult as a DevSecOps security subject matter expert with architects, engineers, third parties and others on potential solutions.
Recommend new DevSecOps-oriented information security systems and controls to mitigate emerging threats and risks across the company.
Ensure reports and findings are delivered in a timely and appropriate manner to management, operations, and executive leadership.
Recommend new security policy, standards, best practices, and system configuration standards. Consult with internal clients on security topics and policy interpretation.
Coordinate activities across multiple departments and business units, emphasizing DevSecOps principles and practices.
Stay up-to-date with emerging security trends, vulnerabilities, and best practices, and recommend adjustments to security strategies as needed.
Qualifications
10+ years of relevant experience, including threat modeling, security design reviews, and security architecture.
Experience with CI/CD pipelines, such as Jenkins, Azure DevOps Pipelines, AWS CodeBuild, and GitHub Actions, including pipeline configuration, scripting, and security stage management.
Extensive knowledge of secure software development principles and threat modeling. Ability to guide and enforce secure coding practices throughout the development lifecycle.
Proficient use of Git-based workflows, including branch management, code reviews, and integrating security checks into pull requests. Understanding of core GitHub security features such as branch protection rules and GitHub Actions secrets management.
Skilled in scripting languages such as Python, Bash, or Groovy for automating security tasks and pipeline operations. Experienced with Infrastructure-as-Code tools like Terraform and Application Deployment tools like Helm. Ability to write custom plugins or integrations to extend CI/CD functionality.
Knowledge of integrating SAST, DAST, and SCA tools into CI/CD pipelines using an enterprise-wide approach. Experience with tools such as SonarQube, Checkmarx, OWASP ZAP, Snyk, or other security scanners.
Proficiency in containerization technologies, such as Docker, and orchestration platforms, like Kubernetes, with an emphasis on securing container images and runtime environments. An understanding of cloud security best practices within environments including AWS, Azure, or GCP, particularly concerning application security and CI/CD processes.
Understanding of regulatory frameworks (such as NIST, FedRAMP, PCI‑DSS) and embedding necessary security and compliance controls into the CI/CD process. Capability to document and maintain security controls within SSPs or similar governance documents.
Experience in managing build artifacts with tools such as Nexus or Artifactory. Proficient in integrating dependency scanning and ensuring the integrity of build outputs.
Ability to implement monitoring within CI/CD pipelines to detect security anomalies or breaches. Familiarity with logging, alerting, and automated incident response within CI/CD contexts.
Experience with security architecture and deployment models.
Experience with securing highly sensitive data.
Demonstrate knowledge of security technologies, trends, leading practices, and regulatory requirements and government security standards such as FedRAMP and Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) standards, along with best practices such as NIST Cybersecurity Framework, NIST 800‑171, NIST 800‑53, ISO 27001‑27002 and other applicable security and privacy laws.
Strong teamwork and communication skills to collaborate with development, operations, and security teams. Ability to instill a security‑first mindset throughout the organization.
Commitment to stay up to date with emerging DevSecOps trends, security vulnerabilities, and new tools that can enhance pipeline security. Willingness to experiment with and adopt innovative solutions to improve security posture.
Base pay range $120.00/hr - $120.00/hr
Seniority level Mid‑Senior level
Employment type Full‑time
Job function Information Technology
Industries IT Services and IT Consulting
Apex Systems is an equal opportunity employer. Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law. If you require an accommodation to apply, please contact Apex Employee Services at
jobs@apexsystems.com .
Apex Benefits Overview:
Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, an ESPP, a 401(k) plan with company match, a Health Savings Account, an Employee Assistance Program, and a corporate discount savings program.
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