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DevSecOps Architect and Technical Lead

--OPEXOR UAE--

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As a member of our organization, you will work cross-functionally with teams across the business to design, build, and deliver innovative, market-leading products. You will join a growing company that offers competitive benefits, clear opportunities for career advancement, and the chance to learn and grow alongside accomplished industry leaders. We are seeking an experienced, high-performing professional who is motivated to make a meaningful impact.

This role requires both creativity and analytical rigor The ideal candidate is proactive, solution-oriented, and demonstrates a strong sense of ownership with a results-driven mindset. Success in this position requires excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to execute effectively in a fast-paced environment.

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Role OverviewKey ResponsibilitiesRequired Skills and ExperienceRequired CertificationsExpected Deliverables

Role Overview

  • The DevSecOps Architect and Technical Lead owns the end-to-end design authority for the Client DevOps and DevSecOps workstream. This role combines architecture leadership, technical governance, cross-workstream integration, and hands-on decision-making across Terraform, HashiCorp Vault, GitLab DevSecOps, SonarQube, CI/CD controls, DAST, IAST integration, signing controls, backup/restore, and DR readiness.  


Key Responsibilities

  • Define the target architecture for Terraform, Vault, GitLab, GitLab Security, SonarQube, DAST, IAST integration, feature flags, and signing controls  
  • Lead solution design workshops with client, implementation teams, and vendor stakeholders  
  • Own design decisions for repository strategy, CI/CD governance, runner segregation, environment promotion controls, artifact governance, and DR model  
  • Oversee integration with OpenShift, Quay, object storage, CIAM, observability, and ServiceNow  
  • Approve technical standards, review implementation deliverables, and resolve high-risk design issues  
  • Support UAT, go-live readiness, service transition, and knowledge transfer  
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Required Skills and Experience

  • 12+ years of overall experience in DevOps, platform engineering, cloud infrastructure, or application delivery  
  • 7+ years in DevOps / DevSecOps architecture and technical leadership  
  • Strong experience with GitLab Self-Managed, Git-based delivery governance, CI/CD platform design, and enterprise release controls  
  • Strong experience with Terraform module strategy, remote state, and IaC operating models  
  • Strong experience with secrets management, secure software supply chain controls, and integration of security tooling into CI/CD  
  • Strong understanding of Kubernetes or OpenShift delivery patterns, signed image workflows, and regulated enterprise operating models  
  • Experience leading multi-workstream enterprise implementations with cross-team dependencies  


Required Certifications

  • HashiCorp Certified: Terraform Associate or Terraform Authoring and Operations Professional  
  • HashiCorp Certified: Vault Associate or Vault Operations Professional  
  • GitLab Certified CI/CD Associate  
  • GitLab Certified Security Specialist  
  • Red Hat Certified System Administrator in OpenShift (EX280) or equivalent OpenShift certification

Expected Deliverables

  • Approved solution architecture and design standards  
  • Workstream-level HLD and implementation guardrails  
  • Security and release gate model  
  • HA, backup, and DR design decisions for in-scope DevOps tooling  
  • Technical sign-off support for implementation and handover 
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Key Responsibilities

  • Present technical solutions
  • Meet sprint objectives
  • Translate requirements into solutions
  • Design and build systems
  • Maintain platforms and integrations

Must Have

  • Bachelor Degree or Higher
  • Passion for software products
  • Perfect written English
  • Highly creative and autonomous
  • Valid work permit for GCC

Nice to have

  • Technical documentation experience
  • Multi-language programming skills
  • Cloud platform and AI exposure
  • Strong analytical skills

What Makes This Role Rewarding?


  • A highly capable team of professionals working within a collaborative, inclusive, and transparent culture
  • Strong leadership that empowers teams with effective tools, sound decision-making, and flexible work practices
  • A streamlined operating environment that minimizes bureaucracy and enables ownership, accountability, and autonomy
  • Opportunities to broaden industry knowledge by working across diverse business sectors
  • The ability to design and deliver impactful technical solutions that provide ongoing value to customers and end users.
  • Meaningful responsibilities and engaging challenges within a fast-growing, continuously evolving organization

What We Offer

At Opexor, every team member, whether working remotely or in person, has the opportunity to see the direct impact of their work and contribute meaningfully to the company’s success. We value ownership, accountability, and outcomes, ensuring individual contributions are visible and recognized.
We actively foster connection and engagement across distributed teams through a mix of virtual and in-person initiatives, including wellness activities, team-building events, knowledge-sharing sessions, and social gatherings designed to strengthen collaboration and culture regardless of location.

Perks

Competitive compensation package
Flexible PTO.

Professional Development

Grow expertise with enterprise grade platforms.

Team Collaboration

Join a skilled supportive engineering team.

Travel

Depending on the role, opportunities for international travel and professional exposure may be available.

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