Junior DevSecOps Engineer at Old Mutual

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 Oriented
• Business Insight
• Collaborates
• Communicates Effectively
• Cultivates Innovation
• Customer Focus
• Decision Quality
• Drives Results

Education

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

Closing Date

• 10 October 2025