Senior DevSecOps Engineer

Company: Vistra Energy
Location: Irving
Posted on: February 24, 2021

Job Description:

If you have what it takes to become part of the Vistra Energy family and would like to start a promising career with a global leader, take a look at the exciting employment opportunities that are currently available and apply online.-- Job Summary As a member of the Vistra Cyber Security Team, the Senior DevSecOps Engineer will drive objectives and mentor junior members of the team to ensure security is considered throughout the development lifecycle through the implementation of automated guardrails--and security test. They will provide advanced technical knowledge during the design of security automation and champion development of security testing and validation into automated tools and pipelines. They will serve as the technical lead--between the Enterprise Architect teams and the Engineering teams. Individuals within this role will specialize in the security disciplines related to automation of security controls, and ideally would have experience or expertise in DevOps as well as acting as a change agent and mentor.Job DescriptionResponsibilities --- Takes ownership over execution of the roadmap to drive security and compliance requirements into all enterprise technology systems and projects as part of the SDLC process by working closely with various other company architects and application teams. --- Creates and maintains standards related to security processes, procedures and infrastructure. --- Assesses current applications and architecture to determine methods for automating security testing and control validation and its alignment with future technology state. --- Participate in creating plans for implementing management directives in most secure manners with automation. --- Provides mentorship to junior team members to improve security guidance and further improve knowledge within the teams. --- Works closely with cross-functional teams as a subject matter expert for security standards and advises/contributes to development as needed. Requirements --- Experience gained through college degree programs and or certifications in Business or Information Systems related fields, with an emphasis in Information Technology or Cyber Security --- 7 - 10 years of dedicated information security experience OR 5+ years of information technology administration experience-- --- Experience designing/implementing security controls in AWS and/or Azure --- Experience with automating processes and/or security controls --- Experience with DevOps, DevSecOps , and Agile SDLC methodologies --- Advanced and proven knowledge of security concepts (CISSP, CISA, CISM, GPEN, GWAPT, GCIH, other GIAC certifications, OSCP, CEH, PCNSE, etc.) --- Experience leading a DevOps team with emphasis on team mentorship and driving outcomes through collaboration. Key Metrics --- Enhances security team accomplishments and competence by planning delivery of solutions, answering technical and procedural questions for less experienced team members, teaching improved processes, mentoring team members --- Plans security systems by evaluating network and security technologies, developing network requirements for networks and related security and network devices, implements public key infrastructure configurations (PKIs), including use of certification authorities (CAs) and digital signatures --- Adheres to industry guidelines, best practices, and approved standards --- Prepares system security reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing data and trends. --- Automates everyday and/or repeatable tasks, including security control enforcement --- Enhances department and organization reputation by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests; exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments. Job FamilyInformation TechnologyCompanyVistra Corporate Services CompanyLocationsIrving, TexasTexasWe are a company of people committed to: Exceeding Customer Expectations, Great People, Teamwork, Competitive Spirit and Effective Communication. If this describes you, then you will have a good career here! If you currently work for Vistra Energy, TXU or Luminant please apply via the internal career site. Posted 15 Days Ago Full time 40005244 About Us Vistra Energy is a dynamic, fast-paced, industry-leading, integrated energy company. We combine an innovative, customer-centric approach to retail with a focus on safe, reliable, and efficient generation. Through our retail and generation subsidiaries, we operate in 12 states and six of the seven competitive power markets in the U.S. Vistra's premier retail and wholesale brands include TXU Energy, Luminant, Dynegy, and Homefield Energy.

Vistra combines a tradition of excellence and a vision for success. With a legacy that dates back more than 130 years, we are a company that strives to honor our past, while growing and adapting to shape our future. We recognize the importance of our product to everyday life, and we take seriously the responsibility of providing superior customer service, reliable generation, and efficient operations. Our more than 40,000 megawatts of generation capacity is enough to power 20 million homes, and our 2.9 million retail customers rely on us for the services we provide.

Come join us, and be a part of something special!

Click here to learn more about Vistra Energy, TXU Energy, Luminant, Dynegy, and Homefield Energy. It is the policy of the Company to comply with all employment laws and to afford equal employment opportunity to individuals in all aspects of employment, including in selection for job opportunities, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, military service, protected veteran status, or any other consideration protected by federal, state or local laws.

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