Junior DevSecOps Engineer

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Old Mutual is a firm believer in the African opportunity and our diverse talent reflects this.

Job Description

As a Junior DevSecOps Engineer, you will play a vital role in the integration of security practices into our DevOps processes. This position is ideal for a passionate individual with a strong interest in cybersecurity and automation. You will work closely with the DevOps and security teams to implement secure development practices, automate security processes, and contribute to the overall security posture of our organization.

Area: Retail Platform Proposition (RPP).

• Security Automation: Assist in the development and maintenance of security automation scripts and tools. Contribute to the integration of security practices into CI/CD pipelines. 

• Vulnerability Management: Participate in vulnerability scanning and assessment processes. 

• Work with senior DevSecOps engineers to remediate and mitigate identified vulnerabilities. 

• Security Monitoring: Contribute to the implementation and maintenance of security monitoring solutions. Assist in the analysis of security events and contribute to incident response activities. 

• Infrastructure as Code (IaC): Learn and contribute to the implementation of security best practices in Infrastructure as Code (IaC) scripts. Collaborate with DevOps teams to ensure security is considered throughout the infrastructure lifecycle. 

• Secure Configuration Management: Assist in the development and enforcement of secure configuration management practices. Work with the team to maintain and monitor secure configuration baselines. 

• Security Awareness: Participate in security awareness programs and training initiatives. 

• Stay informed about industry best practices and emerging trends in DevSecOps. 

• Collaboration: Collaborate with DevOps engineers, developers, and security professionals to align security practices with DevOps processes. 

• Participate in cross-functional teams to address security concerns in project delivery. 

Qualifications: 

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or a related field. 

• Basic understanding of DevOps principles and practices. 

• Familiarity with scripting languages (e.g., Python, Bash) is a plus. 

• Strong interest in cybersecurity and a desire to learn and grow in the field. 

• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail. 

Preferred Skills: 

• Knowledge of DevOps tools and technologies (e.g., Jenkins, Git, Docker). 

• Basic understanding of containerization and orchestration (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes). 

• Familiarity with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, Google Cloud). 

• Awareness of common cybersecurity concepts and practices.

Skills

Action Planning, Application Development, Data Compilation, Data Management, Evaluating Information, Executing Plans, Information Technology (IT) Support, IT Network Security, Market Analysis, Product Development, Test Case Management

Competencies

Action OrientedBusiness InsightCollaboratesCommunicates EffectivelyCultivates InnovationCustomer FocusDecision QualityDrives Results

Education

NQF Level 7 - Degree, Advance Diploma or Postgraduate Certificate or equivalent

Closing Date

10 October 2025 , 23:59

The appointment will be made from the designated group in line with the Employment Equity Plan of Old Mutual South Africa and the specific business unit in question.

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