DevOps Specialist

**Role Summary** We are seeking a highly experienced and hands\-on **DevSecOps Lead** to design, implement, and govern an automated, secure, and scalable CI/CD pipeline supporting Digital Agile Release Train (ART) delivery. This role requires deep technical expertise across DevOps, cloud, security, and release engineering, combined with strong stakeholder leadership capabilities. The **DevSecOps Lead** will not only define strategy but also actively architect and implement solutions. **Required Technical Expertise** * Deep hands\-on experience with CI/CD tools (e.g., Jenkins, GitHub Actions, GitLab CI). * Strong scripting and automation skills (Python, Bash, PowerShell). * Experience with Infrastructure as Code. * Containerization \& orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes). * Experience implementing DevSecOps controls and security scanning tools (SonarQube, Fortify, etc.). * Cloud\-native architecture knowledge (AWS/Azure). * Experience with API gateway integrations and microservices architectures. * Strong understanding of branching strategies and Git workflows. **Leadership \& Behavioral Competencies** * Ability to operate at both strategic and hands\-on technical levels. * Strong stakeholder management and executive communication skills. * Experience working within large\-scale Agile/SAFe environments. * Proven ability to influence cross\-functional teams without direct authority. * Strong problem\-solving and systems\-thinking mindset. * Ability to drive cultural transformation toward DevSecOps adoption. **Preferred Qualifications** * SAFe DevOps certification * AWS/Azure Architect certifications * CISSP / Security certifications (desirable) * Experience in Digital, eCommerce, or Airline/Travel platforms (preferred) **Key Responsibilities** **1\. DevSecOps Strategy \& Architecture** * Define and implement an end\-to\-end DevSecOps strategy aligned with Agile Release Train delivery. * Architect and standardize CI/CD pipelines across multiple digital products and platforms. * Establish DevSecOps governance, controls, and best practices across teams. * Embed security controls (Shift Left) within development and deployment pipelines. **2\. CI/CD \& Release Automation** * Design and implement automated build, test, security scan, and deployment pipelines. * Integrate automated unit, integration, regression, performance, and security testing into CI/CD workflows. * Enable environment provisioning through Infrastructure as Code (IaC). * Drive release orchestration, version control, branching strategies, and rollback mechanisms. * Optimize deployment frequency while ensuring reliability and compliance. **3\. Security \& Compliance Integration** * Implement SAST, DAST, SCA, container security, and secrets management in pipelines. * Ensure secure API lifecycle management. * Establish DevSecOps metrics and compliance reporting dashboards. * Collaborate with InfoSec and Risk teams to align with regulatory and enterprise security standards. **4\. Cloud \& Infrastructure Enablement** * Lead automation across cloud environments (AWS/Azure/GCP). * Implement containerization and orchestration strategies (Docker, Kubernetes). * Optimize scalability, resilience, and cost\-efficiency of environments. * Establish monitoring, observability, and logging frameworks. **5\. Stakeholder \& Program Leadership** * Act as the primary DevSecOps SME across Business and Technology. * Collaborate with Enterprise Architects to align pipelines with long\-term architecture vision. * Engage senior business stakeholders to communicate risks, trade\-offs, and roadmap priorities. Lead cross\-functional teams and mentor DevOps engineers.