Driving Secure Software Development and DevSecOps Excellence• Collaborate with engineering, operations, and product teams to define technical requirements for DevSecOps tooling integrations. Provide expert guidance on secure architecture and design, ensuring integration solutions are scalable, secure, and maintainable. • Lead the enhancement and management of security tools and practices, including SAST, secrets detection, DAST, and automated compliance checks, to safeguard the organization's infrastructure and applications. • Partner with cross-functional teams and business unit stakeholders to identify and mitigate security risks. Develop and enforce security policies, implement security best practices, and establish governance models for robust DevSecOps environments. • Guide software development teams in reviewing vulnerabilities and risks, leveraging frameworks such as the OWASP Top 10 and SANS/CWE Top 25 to address common application flaws. • Strengthen comprehensive security monitoring and reporting frameworks to measure digital risk, identify improvement opportunities, and enhance overall security posture. • Collaborate with security tooling vendors to optimize tools, reducing false positives and ensuring high-fidelity issues are prioritized for development teams to focus on legitimate risks. • Provide senior management with clear visibility into identified gaps and risks, offering context and prioritization to inform decision-making and risk mitigation strategies. • Support the rollout of cybersecurity education and awareness programs tailored for the developer community, fostering a culture of secure coding and proactive security practices.