Sr Lead, DevSec Ops - Wealth & Asset Management at Northern Trust

Chicago, Illinois, United States

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$114,500 – $194,700Compensation

Senior (5 to 8 years), Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

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Financial ServicesIndustries

Requirements

8+ years in DevSecOps, Cloud Security, or Secure Software Development
Experience in the Financial industry is a plus
Expertise in CI/CD, cloud security, Azure DevOps, container security, and automation tools
Experience in implementing security checks within a Secure SDLC Pipeline
Experience with Secrets Management, SCA, and open-source tools
Strong knowledge of security frameworks and security testing (SAST, DAST, SCA)
Proven ability to engage with clients, lead teams, and drive strategic security initiatives

Responsibilities

Proactively assess security gaps, develop innovative solutions, and drive DevSecOps transformation to enhance resilience and efficiency
Act as the primary liaison between development and cybersecurity teams to ensure seamless integration of security into the DevOps pipeline
Implement security automation, risk mitigation strategies, and CI/CD security integration, ensuring secure software delivery
Establish trust with clients, stakeholders, and engineering teams, advocating for security best practices and DevSecOps adoption across the organization
Collaborate with development teams to integrate secure coding practices and vulnerability assessments
Lead the DevSecOps strategy, aligning with business objectives and regulatory requirements
Work in a multi-functional team environment

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

CI/CDCloud SecurityAzure DevOpsContainer SecurityAutomation ToolsSecrets ManagementSCASASTDASTSecure SDLC

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

What is the salary range for this Sr Lead, DevSecOps position?

The salary range is $114,500 - $194,700 USD.

Is this DevSecOps role remote?

Yes, this is a fully remote position.

What technical skills are required for this role?

Required skills include expertise in CI/CD, cloud security, Azure DevOps, container security, and automation tools, along with experience in Secure SDLC Pipeline, Secrets Management, SCA, open-source tools, and security testing like SAST, DAST, SCA.

What does the team structure look like for this position?

The role is part of the Information Security organization, aligning to the Business Information Security Officer (BISO) for Wealth and Asset Management, and reports to the BISO who reports to the Global Chief Information Security Officer (CISO). It involves working in a multi-functional team environment and collaborating with business, technology, risk, and other corporate teams.

What experience makes a strong candidate for this DevSecOps lead role?

Candidates need 8+ years in DevSecOps, Cloud Security, or Secure Software Development, with financial industry experience as a plus. Strong soft skills in engaging clients, leading teams, and driving strategic security initiatives are also essential.