Head of Engineering DevSecOps Director (Dallas)

Head Of Engineering For Devsecops

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Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced and forward-thinking Head of Engineering for DevSecOps to lead the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of our secure software delivery platforms. This role is critical to embedding security practices into our CI / CD pipelines, infrastructure, and developer tooling. You will drive initiatives that align security, engineering, and operations to build a high-trust engineering environment that scales with the organization.

Responsibilities

• Lead and grow engineering teams focused on secure CI / CD pipelines, security automation, policy-as-code, secrets management, SBOM generation, and supply chain security.
• Define and drive the roadmap for DevSecOps platforms, services, and integrations across the SDLC
• Partner with security, platform, and application teams to implement guardrails and developer-friendly controls that balance velocity with compliance and risk reduction
• Champion shift-left principles by embedding security tools and checks early in the development process
• Drive adoption of best practices in secure coding, vulnerability management, and runtime protection
• Foster a culture of shared responsibility for security across engineering teams
• Lead cross-functional initiatives to meet compliance and audit requirements with minimal friction

Qualifications

The targeted pay range for this position in the following location is :

United States - Dallas Infomart Office DAI : 202,000 - 304,000 USD / Annual

Our pay ranges reflect the minimum and maximum target for new hire pay for the full-time position determined by role, level, and location. The pay range shown is based on our compensation structure in place at the time of posting and may be updated periodically based on business needs. Individual pay is based on additional factors including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education and / or training.

The targeted pay range listed reflects the base pay only and does not include bonus, equity, or benefits. Employees are eligible for bonus, and equity may be offered depending on the position.

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