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Senior Specialist - IT Security (Dev Sec Ops)

Lead the implementation and enhancement of the company's Secure Software Development Lifecycle (Secure-SDLC) and DevSecOps processes. This includes selecting security tools, automating security scans in CI/CD pipelines, and advising leadership on shift-left security best practices.

  • Hybrid
  • Vancouver, BC
  • Posted Jul 29, 2026
  • 1 position

Job summary

DevSecOps & Secure-SDLC Engineer What can you expect? · Lead initiatives related to DevSecOps and Secure-SDLC. · Enhance the company’s Secure Software development Lifecycle (Secure-SDLC) which in turn will reflect the company’s Application Development Security Policy, · Select and standardize application security tools. This includes vendor/tool assessments and full POC, · Integrate Secure-SDLC requirements and other security policy/requirements into the DevSecOps processes, · Define and enhance application security requirements and standards which must be designed for agile development methods leveraging traditional application architectures as well as cloud architectures and container workloads. We will count on you to: · Advise the application security leadership on best practices and standards around application security tools with main focus on shift-left, create predictable CI/CD pipeline processes, and enable application teams to develop new capabilities securely, and free from security defects, by design · Assess security tools and related processes currently used within the various Software Development Life Cycle processes to identify improvements opportunities, and rationalize the tools set · Select new application security tools including vendor/tool assessments and conduct full POC to prove that the security solutions/products are fit-for-purpose and fit-for-use · Draft documentations for the Secure-SDLC and DevSecOps to illustrate the frameworks and its process guidelines to internal customers ensuring the style is palatable and easy to navigate · Assess impact of new publications from the security industry (e.g. NIST 800-XXX, ISO 2700X:2022, etc) on the company’s AppSec programs · Research new trends and advise the application security leaderships on impact of the new trends as they relate to currently used tools, tool chain roadmap, efficiency and effectiveness of current processes, etc. · Promote secure coding standard and all related processes · Promote the priorities set forth by Global Information Security function, and the roadmap set forth by the Global Application Security · Automate and integrate security scan and analysis tools into the DevSecOps pipeline What you need to have: · 5 years+ DevSecOps and Secure-SDLC work experience · CISSP, CSSLP, cloud security, DevSecOps automation, or similar is required · Post-secondary education or equivalent experience as a DevSecOps Engineer · Develop/enhance and implement the Secure-SDLC framework · Design, implement, and rollout DevSecOps automations and tool chain · Implement sensors to collect data on key metrics for statistics and reporting · Serve as the subject matter expert in Secure-SDLC and DevSecOps · Advise on the processes and standards that are designed to implement a company’s Application Development Security Policy · Experience in designing Secure-SDLC processes and relevant tooling to support the processes · Experience in software/application analysis tools like SAST, DAST, SCA, threat modeling, supply-chain etc. · Technical hands-on experience in automating and integrating security scan and analysis tools into the DevSecOps pipeline. · Experience in one or more programming languages · Familiarity with security frameworks (OWASP Top 10, SANS Top 25, CWE) What makes you stand out: · Identify application security requirements and brainstorm solutions factoring in industry best practices · Assess the tooling and remediation of threats and vulnerabilities within our software/applications, and the hosting environment Marsh (NYSE: MRSH) is a global leader in risk, reinsurance and capital, people and investments, and management consulting, advising clients in 130 countries. With annual revenue of over $27 billion and more than 95,000 colleagues, Marsh helps build the confidence to thrive through the power of perspective. For more information, visit corporate.marsh.com, or follow us on LinkedIn and X. Marsh is committed to embracing a diverse, inclusive and flexible work environment. We aim to attract and retain the best people and embrace diversity of age background, disability, ethnic origin, family duties, gender orientation or expression, marital status, nationality, parental status, personal or social status, political affiliation, race, religion and beliefs, sex/gender, sexual orientation or expression, skin color, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005, Marsh will provide a reasonable accommodation to employees and prospective employees to the point of undue hardship upon request and as required in respect of the individual’s particular restrictions and limitations. If you require a specific accommodation because of a disability or medical need, please contact reasonableaccommodations@marsh.com. Marsh is committed to hybrid work, which includes the flexibility of working remotely and the collaboration, connections and professional development benefits of working together in the office. All Marsh colleagues are expected to be in their local office or working onsite with clients at least three days per week. Office-based teams will identify at least one “anchor day” per week on which their full team will be together in person. The applicable base salary range for this role is $126,000 to $176,000. The base pay offered will be determined on factors such as experience, skills, training, location, certifications, education, and any applicable minimum wage requirements. Decisions will be determined on a case-by-case basis. In addition to the base salary, this position may be eligible for performance-based incentives. We are excited to offer a competitive total rewards package which includes health and welfare benefits, tuition assistance, retirement programs as well as employee assistance programs. This is a New position.

What you’ll do

Lead the implementation and enhancement of the company's Secure Software Development Lifecycle (Secure-SDLC) and DevSecOps processes. This includes selecting security tools, automating security scans in CI/CD pipelines, and advising leadership on shift-left security best practices.

Requirements

Requires over 5 years of experience in DevSecOps and Secure-SDLC, along with certifications such as CISSP or CSSLP. Candidates must have technical expertise in application analysis tools (SAST, DAST, SCA) and experience with security frameworks like OWASP and SANS.

Benefits

• Health and welfare benefits • Tuition assistance • Retirement programs • Employee assistance programs • Performance-based incentives

Other relevant skills

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  • DevSecOps
  • Secure-SDLC
  • Application Security
  • CI/CD Pipeline
  • SAST
  • DAST
  • SCA
  • Threat Modeling
  • Cloud Security
  • Container Workloads
  • Automation
  • Secure Coding Standards
  • Vendor Assessment
  • Agile Development
  • Programming Languages
  • Security Frameworks
  • Static Application Security Testing (SAST)
  • Dynamic Application Security Testing (DAST)
  • Security Tools
  • Shift-Left Testing
  • CI/CD
  • Supply Chain
  • Security Solutions
  • NIST 800
  • Sensors
  • Research
  • Agile Methodology
  • Application Development
  • Management Consulting
  • Certified Information Systems Security Professional
  • Cloud Computing Architecture
  • Data Collection
  • Software Development Life Cycle
  • Employee Assistance Programs
  • Leadership
  • ISO/IEC 27000 Series
  • Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP)
  • Systems Development Life Cycle
  • Reinsurance
  • Telecommuting
  • Secure Coding
  • Security Policies
  • Statistics
  • Toolchain
  • Tooling
  • Certified Secure Software Lifecycle Professional
  • Advising

Job areas

  • Security & Safety
  • Technology
  • Software
  • Engineering
  • Consulting
  • IT Security Analyst
  • IT Specialist / Engineer
  • Information and Communications Technology User Support Technicians
  • Computer User Support Specialists

Additional details

Minimum education
Professional degree
Minimum experience
5+ years
Posting language
English
Working hours
40 hours per week
Office presence
3 days per week