Title: DevSecOps Security Architect

Location: New Cairo, Egypt

About Accenture  

Accenture is a leading global professional services company that helps the world’s leading businesses, governments and other organizations build their digital core, optimize their operations, accelerate revenue growth and enhance citizen services—creating tangible value at speed and scale. We are a talent and innovation led company with 738,000 people serving clients in more than 120 countries. Technology is at the core of change today, and we are one of the world’s leaders in helping drive that change, with strong ecosystem relationships. We combine our strength in technology with unmatched industry experience, functional expertise and global delivery capability. We are uniquely able to deliver tangible outcomes because of our broad range of services, solutions and assets across Strategy & Consulting, Technology, Operations, Industry X and Accenture Song. These capabilities, together with our culture of shared success and commitment to creating 360° value, enable us to help our clients succeed and build trusted, lasting relationships. We measure our success by the 360° value we create for our clients, each other, our shareholders, partners and communities. Visit us at www.accenture.com

About Accenture Security

Join Accenture Security to pioneer security solutions that blend risk strategy, digital identity, cyber defense, application security and managed services. Using the coolest next-gen tech, you’ll have every chance to stay one step ahead of cybercrime and out-hack the hackers.    

Accenture Security provides comprehensive security services – from security strategy development to business transformation, to managed security services – on demand and at a global scale to help mitigate risks and take full advantage of advanced technologies and proven risk management models. Our experienced team of global security professionals helps businesses understand their risks and build resilience from the inside out, giving them the confidence to focus on what matters most: innovation and business growth. 

Responsibilities:

• Design, implement, and manage comprehensive DevSecOps architecture and infrastructure, including security testing tools, automated security controls, and continuous security validation processes

• Lead the development and implementation of secure CI/CD pipelines, including integration of SAST, DAST, SCA, container security, and infrastructure as code scanning tools

• Define and maintain security requirements, standards, and best practices for development workflows, including secure coding guidelines, security testing criteria, and automated security controls

• Architect and implement security automation solutions across the development lifecycle, including automated vulnerability scanning, compliance checking, and security testing

• Provide technical leadership and guidance to development teams on secure coding practices, security tools implementation, and vulnerability remediation strategies

• Conduct security assessments of development processes, tools, and infrastructure while implementing continuous improvement initiatives based on findings

• Lead the implementation of security metrics and monitoring solutions throughout the development pipeline, including creation of security dashboards and reporting frameworks

• Design and deliver security training programs, including secure coding workshops, security tool usage, and best practices sessions for development teams

• Collaborate with development teams, security teams, and operations to ensure security requirements are met throughout the software development lifecycle

• Evaluate and integrate new security tools and technologies into the DevSecOps pipeline while maintaining existing security infrastructure

Qualifications:

• 18+ years of experience in IT Security with extensive knowledge of software development lifecycles, CI/CD processes, and modern development methodologies

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, Software Engineering, or related field, with relevant security certifications (CISSP, CSSLP, Security+) and cloud certifications

• Comprehensive expertise in DevOps tools and practices, including CI/CD platforms (Jenkins, GitLab, Azure DevOps), containerization (Docker, Kubernetes), and Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, Ansible)

• Advanced knowledge of application security testing tools and practices, including SAST (Fortify, Checkmarx), DAST (Burp Suite, OWASP ZAP), and SCA (Snyk, Black Duck)

• Strong programming experience in multiple languages (Python, Java, JavaScript) with deep understanding of secure coding practices and common vulnerability patterns

• Extensive experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and their security services, including cloud-native security tools and compliance frameworks

• Demonstrated expertise in security automation, including experience with security orchestration tools and automated compliance validation

• Strong understanding of security frameworks (NIST, OWASP), compliance standards (SOC2, ISO27001), and regulatory requirements

• Proven experience leading and mentoring technical teams, with excellent communication and presentation skills for both technical and non-technical audiences

• Experience with security monitoring solutions, log analysis tools, and security information and event management (SIEM) systems

• Preferred: Experience with machine learning for security, advanced threat modeling methodologies, and modern application architectures (microservices, serverless)

Why join us?

• We offer a transparent, fast paced approach career progression, with a focus on your strengths and continuous coaching from senior colleagues.

• You will benefit from working alongside Accenture experts who are solving some of the biggest industry challenges with innovative thinking and pioneering tools.

• Flexible work arrangements and a range of benefits including competitive rewards.

• You will have access to state-of-the-art technology that will give you the opportunity to deepen your existing skills even as you help create the latest business trends.

• You will also have opportunities to make a difference to the communities in which we work and live.

Next Steps

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About Accenture

Accenture is a leading global professional services company that helps the world’s leading organizations build their digital core, optimize their operations, accelerate revenue growth and enhance services—creating tangible value at speed and scale. We are a talent- and innovation-led company with 774,000 people serving clients in more than 120 countries. Technology is at the core of change today, and we are one of the world’s leaders in helping drive that change, with strong ecosystem relationships. We combine our strength in technology and leadership in cloud, data and AI with unmatched industry experience, functional expertise and global delivery capability. Our broad range of services, solutions and assets across Strategy & Consulting, Technology, Operations, Industry X and Song, together with our culture of shared success and commitment to creating 360° value, enable us to help our clients reinvent and build trusted, lasting relationships. We measure our success by the 360° value we create for our clients, each other, our shareholders, partners and communities. Visit us at www.accenture.com