Lead DevSecOps Engineer

McKesson • Irving, TX

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About The Position

McKesson is an impact-driven, Fortune 10 company that touches virtually every aspect of healthcare. We are known for delivering insights, products, and services that make quality care more accessible and affordable. Here, we focus on the health, happiness, and well-being of you and those we serve – we care. What you do at McKesson matters. We foster a culture where you can grow, make an impact, and are empowered to bring new ideas. Together, we thrive as we shape the future of health for patients, our communities, and our people. If you want to be part of tomorrow’s health today, we want to hear from you. About the Role: We are seeking an experienced Lead DevSecOps Engineer to drive our cloud infrastructure and security initiatives. You will be responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining secure, scalable infrastructure on Azure while leading DevSecOps best practices across the organization, with a strong focus on GitHub-based workflows and security.

Requirements

• Azure Infrastructure as Code (IaC): Expert-level experience designing and implementing Azure infrastructure using IaC principles
• Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS): Strong experience as a cluster operator, including cluster configuration, scaling, and management
• Kubernetes Application Deployments: Proven ability to deploy and manage applications using Kubernetes manifests through SCCM
• Terraform: Advanced proficiency in writing, testing, and maintaining Terraform modules and configurations GitHub & CI/CD:
• Expert-level experience designing and implementing CI/CD pipelines using GitHub Actions
• Strong knowledge of GitHub workflows, reusable actions, and workflow security best practices
• Experience with secure secrets management in GitHub (GitHub Secrets, Azure Key Vault integration) GitHub Advanced Security (GHAS):
• Hands-on experience implementing and managing GHAS features
• Proficiency with CodeQL for custom security queries and code scanning
• Experience with secret scanning, dependency scanning, and security advisories
• Ability to triage and remediate security findings from GHAS Secure CI/CD Practices:
• Strong understanding of supply chain security and SLSA framework
• Experience implementing security scanning at multiple pipeline stages
• Knowledge of artifact signing, provenance, and attestation
• Familiarity with SAST, DAST, SCA, and container scanning tools
• Scripting: Strong Python and Bash scripting skills for automation and tooling
• Deep understanding of container security and Kubernetes security best practices
• Knowledge of Azure security services (Azure Security Center, Key Vault, Azure Policy, etc.)
• Experience with least-privilege access controls and identity management
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience)
• 10+ years of experience in DevOps/DevSecOps roles
• 3+ years of hands-on experience with Azure and Kubernetes
• 2+ years of experience with GitHub Actions and GitHub Advanced Security
• Strong understanding of networking, security, and cloud architecture principles
• Demonstrated ability to build security into development workflows without impeding velocity

Nice To Haves

• Bicep: Experience with Azure Bicep for infrastructure deployment
• GitHub certifications or advanced training
• Azure certifications (e.g., Azure Solutions Architect, Azure Security Engineer)
• Experience with GitOps workflows and tools (ArgoCD, Flux)
• Knowledge of compliance frameworks (SOC 2, ISO 27001, PCI-DSS, NIST)
• Experience with monitoring and observability tools (Prometheus, Grafana, Azure Monitor)
• Familiarity with OWASP Top 10 and secure coding standards
• Experience with infrastructure security scanning tools (Checkov, tfsec, Trivy)

Responsibilities

• Design and implement Infrastructure as Code (IaC) solutions on Azure using Terraform and Bicep
• Manage and optimize Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) clusters, including cluster operations and application deployments
• Deploy and manage applications using Kubernetes manifests through SCCM (System Center Configuration Manager)
• Design and implement secure CI/CD pipelines using GitHub Actions with integrated security scanning
• Implement and maintain GitHub Advanced Security (GHAS) across repositories, including code scanning, secret scanning, and dependency reviews
• Develop and enforce secure coding practices and security policies within GitHub workflows
• Build automated security gates and compliance checks in CI/CD pipelines
• Develop automation scripts using Python and Bash to streamline operations
• Configure and optimize GHAS features including CodeQL analysis and security advisories
• Lead incident response for security vulnerabilities identified through GHAS
• Mentor team members on DevSecOps practices, GitHub security features, and cloud technologies
• Collaborate with development, security, and operations teams to ensure secure delivery
• Establish branch protection rules, security policies, and access controls in GitHub

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level