DevSecOps Engineer (Remote)

Proclinical is seeking a Senior Security Engineer to focus on strategic information security projects. This role involves establishing technical standards and driving our overall technical security architecture and engineering practices. The successful candidate will work directly with software developers to understand their needs and design security systems and solutions that enable developers to operate more effectively, securely, and safely. This position offers the opportunity to engage with cutting-edge technology and influence the strategic direction of a large global organisation.

Responsibilities:

• Establish technical standards and drive overall technical security architecture.
• Work directly with software developers to understand their needs and design security systems and solutions.
• Identify opportunities to improve our security posture.
• Mentor junior engineers and be a security thought leader for the organisation.

Key Skills and Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Information Security, Computer Science, Risk Management, Engineering, Math, Statistics or related discipline, or equivalent technology experience.
• Experience in identifying security issues and risks, and developing mitigation plans and implementing security solutions.
• Experience in network, system, or software architecture; design, implementation, support, and evaluation of security-focused tools.
• Scripting or programming experience in Rust, Python, Shell/BASH scripting, Java, C/C++, Flutter, SQL or other languages.
• Experience in one or more of the following areas: identity and access management, cryptography, web and network protocols, data structures and algorithms, software development, threat modeling, pen tests, data security testing or vulnerability assessments.
• Proven track record of leading the delivery and operations of large-scale, mission-critical distributed systems that support Global Security Standards and Certifications.
• Deep technical expertise in Cyber Security and at least one relevant technical area: large scale systems. engineering, queuing and messaging, Linux networking, performance analysis, software-defined networking with a strong understanding of common cloud provider security services.
• Experience managing complex projects, with significant bottom-line impact using Agile methodologies and tools
• Experience playing a visionary technical leadership role within a large organisation.

If you are having difficulty in applying or if you have any questions, please contact Tania Maphoso at t.maphoso@proclinical.com

Proclinical is a specialist employment agency and recruitment business, providing job opportunities within major pharmaceutical, biopharmaceutical, biotechnology and medical device companies.

Proclinical Staffing is an equal opportunity employer.

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