**General information** **Ref #** 18658 **Remote?** No **Ally and Your Career** * Ally Financial only succeeds when its people do - and that’s more than some cliché people put on job postings. We live this stuff! We see our people as, well, people - with interests, families, friends, dreams, and causes that are all important to them. Our focus is on the health and safety of our teammates as well as work-life balance and diversity and inclusion. From generous benefits to a variety of employee resource groups, we strive to build paths that encourage employees to stretch themselves professionally. We want to help you grow, develop, and learn new things. You’re constantly evolving, so shouldn’t your opportunities be, too? **The Opportunity** At Ally, you get a startup feel, but experience the benefits of a company that’s worked out the kinks and is fulfilling its purpose. We’re always evolving and see that as a good thing. From owning our work to seeing its impact in the real world, our team is relentless in finding new ways technology can help make experiences better and help people. We are problem solvers, we value diverse thinking, we support one another, and we challenge ourselves to think bigger in the journey to deliver customer-obsessed tech solutions. To read more about what our tech team does, be sure to visit our tech blog at ally.tech We are seeking a skilled and experienced DevSecOps Leader to join our team. The DevSecOps Leader will be responsible for driving security practices within the DevOps framework, ensuring that security is integrated across all phases of the software development lifecycle (SDLC). You will lead the implementation of secure development practices, build automation pipelines, and manage infrastructure security using cutting-edge tools and technologies like GitLab, AWS, Terraform, Containers, SAST, DAST, open-source scanning, and AI-driven solutions. You will work closely with development, operations, and security teams to design, implement, and maintain a robust and secure CI/CD pipeline, ensuring that security, quality, and compliance are part of every step of the process. **The Work Itself** Leadership & Strategy * Develop and execute a comprehensive DevSecOps strategy that integrates security into the CI/CD pipelines * Lead and mentor DevSecOps engineers, fostering a collaborative, high-performance team environment * Work closely with cross-functional teams (engineering, IT, security, etc.) to ensure alignment on security best practices * Partner with Development teams to ensure coding standards are in alignment with DevOps practices with respect to Tools, Standards and Security CI/CD Pipeline Management * Design, implement, and manage secure, automated CI/CD pipelines using GitLab * Integrate security tools (SAST, DAST, IAST, and open-source vulnerability scanning) into pipelines to catch vulnerabilities early in the development cycle * Establish security gating mechanisms for code deployments, ensuring that only secure and compliant code is promoted to production Cloud & Infrastructure Security * Manage and secure infrastructure using AWS services (EC2, S3, Lambda, etc.), ensuring best practices in cloud security * Implement infrastructure-as-code (IaC) with Terraform to provision, manage, and secure cloud resources * Use containerization technologies (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes) to build, deploy, and manage secure containerized applications Security Automation & Monitoring * Implement and manage static and dynamic code analysis tools (e.g., SAST, DAST) to continuously monitor code for vulnerabilities * Perform security risk assessments, vulnerability management, and remediation of security incidents * Compliance & Governance * Enforce compliance policies by integrating automated compliance checks within the DevOps pipeline * Provide documentation and reporting for internal and external audits Collaboration & Communication * Work with AI-driven DevOps tools to enhance automation, monitoring, and continuous learning for teams * Deliver regular training sessions to the development, operations, and security teams to keep security awareness high **The Skills You Bring** Required: * Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology * 5+ years of experience in DevSecOps, including hands-on experience with DevOps tools and security practices * 5+ years of experience in Java, JavaScript, and Python coding * Deep knowledge of CI/CD pipelines, automated deployments, and securing cloud-based applications * Proficiency in GitLab, AWS, Terraform, Docker, Kubernetes, and related containerization technologies * Experience with security scanning tools, such SAST, DAST, open-source, or related * Familiarity with security automation and AI-driven tools in DevOps * In-depth knowledge of security best practices, compliance standards, and regulatory frameworks Preferred : * Experience with AI/ML-based security monitoring tools * Certifications like AWS Certified Solutions Architect, Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA), or Certified DevSecOps Professional * Familiarity with code coverage tools **How We'll Have Your Back** * Ally's compensation program offers market-competitive base pay and pay-for-performance incentives (bonuses) based on achieving personal and company goals. But Ally’s total compensation - or total rewards - extends beyond your paycheck and is designed to support and enrich your personal and professional life, including: * Time Away: competitive holiday and flexible paid-time-off, including time off for volunteering and voting. * Planning for the Future: plan for the near and long term with an industry-leading 401K retirement savings plan with matching and company contributions, student loan and 529 educational assistance programs, tuition reimbursement, and other financial well-being programs. * Supporting your Health & Well-being: flexible health and insurance options including dental and vision, pre-tax Health Savings Account with employer contributions and a total well-being program that helps you and your family stay on track physically, socially, emotionally, and financially. * Building a Family: adoption, surrogacy, and fertility support as well as parental and caregiver leave, back-up child and adult/elder day care program and childcare discounts. * Work-Life Integration: other benefits including LifeMatters® Employee Assistance Program, subsidized and discounted Weight Watchers® program and other employee discount programs. Who We Are: Ally Financial is a customer-centric, leading digital financial services company with passionate customer service and innovative financial solutions. We are relentlessly focused on "Doing it Right" and being a trusted financial-services provider to our consumer, commercial, and corporate customers. For more information, visit www.ally.com. Ally is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, sex, religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy status, marital status, military or veteran status, genetic disposition or any other reason protected by law. Where permitted by applicable law, must have received or be willing to receive the COVID-19 vaccine by date of hire to be considered, if not currently employed by Ally. We are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to applicants with physical or mental disabilities. For accommodation requests, email us at work@ally.com. Ally will not discriminate against any qualified individual who is capable of performing the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation. **_Base Pay Range:_** **Emerging:** 110000 **Experienced:** 145000 **Expert:** 180000 Incentive Compensation: This position is eligible to participate in our annual incentive plan