Application Security / DevSecOps Lead

Direct message the job poster from Kerry Consulting We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Application Security / DevSecOps Lead to drive the security strategy and practices within our client's software development lifecycle. The ideal candidate will be responsible for embedding security into the application development process, leading the DevSecOps initiatives, and collaborating closely with development, operations, and security teams to ensure robust, scalable, and secure software delivery. This is a permanent role directly based with our client. Responsibilities: Lead the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of application security and DevSecOps practices across the development lifecycle. Establish and enforce secure coding standards, threat modeling, and secure design principles. Develop and maintain automated security testing tools and integrate security scans into CI/CD pipelines (SAST, DAST, SCA). Collaborate with development teams to conduct code reviews, vulnerability assessments, and remediation guidance. Manage vulnerability triage and coordinate remediation efforts with development and infrastructure teams. Drive security awareness and training programs to build security-minded developers and engineers. Define and monitor key metrics to measure the effectiveness of application security initiatives. Stay up-to-date with the latest security trends, vulnerabilities, and compliance requirements. Partner with compliance, risk, and audit teams to ensure regulatory and policy adherence. Lead incident response efforts related to application security issues and contribute to root cause analysis. Manage teams across multiple countries. Requirements: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or related field (or equivalent experience). 10 years of relevant experience, with 5 recent years of targetted experience in application security, secure software development, or DevSecOps roles. Strong understanding of software development methodologies, secure coding standards, and application architectures. Hands-on experience with DevSecOps tools such as Jenkins, GitLab CI/CD, SonarQube, Fortify, Veracode, Snyk, or similar. Proficient with security testing methodologies including static code analysis, dynamic testing, penetration testing, and software composition analysis. Experience leading security programs and working with cross-functional agile teams. Knowledge of cloud security best practices and platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP). Familiarity with compliance standards such as OWASP Top 10, PCI-DSS, GDPR, HIPAA, or similar. To apply: If you're interested to apply or find out more, please share across your CV or reach out to Chen Yi at cy@kerryconsulting.com for a discussion. Due to anticipated high volume of applications, we regret to inform that only shortlisted candidates will be notified. Reg: R1876389 Lic: 16S8060 Seniority level Seniority level Mid-Senior level Employment type Employment type Full-time Job function Job function Information Technology Industries Information Services Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Kerry Consulting by 2x Sign in to set job alerts for “Application Specialist” roles. Assistant Director / Senior Assistant Director (Application Technical Specialist), DTID IT Application and Digital Services Manager Regional IT Manager (Application Support) - 14k Enterprise Applications Consultant/Implementation Specialist Senior Application Technologist / Manager Asia Pacific - Sweet Goods Enterprise Architect, Applications - Consumer Goods Enterprise Applications Consultant/Implementation Specialist Product Operation Specialist - Evaluation and Investigation Manager, Application Support (SIT-Connects) Cargo Business Analysis Officer- Singapore Business Analyst, AI Data Service And Operations - Trust and Safety Business Analyst, Fintech Infrastructure & AI Office (1-Year Contract) V.I.E - Business Analyst & Insights Coordinator - Singapore Enterprise Architect - Applications and Data (NAD) We’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI. J-18808-Ljbffr

Location: Singapore, Pedra Branca, SG

Posted Date: 7/3/2025