DevSecOps Engineer

Overview

At KPMG in Canada, our people bring their unique perspectives to Canada’s most important challenges. Here, you can build momentum that reaches beyond our business, develop skills for the future, and take ownership of your career with support at every stage. Join a firm where your career can make a difference.

We are seeking a DevSecOps Engineer to support enterprise DevSecOps platforms, cloud-native technologies, application security, developer enablement, and software delivery automation. The role focuses on CI/CD platform operations, Kubernetes and cloud infrastructure support, API management, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), security integration, troubleshooting, vendor coordination, and continuous improvement across the Secure Software Development Lifecycle (SSDLC).

What you will do

• Application Security: Support application security practices throughout the SSDLC, including SAST, DAST, SCA, secrets management, vulnerability management, secure coding initiatives, and remediation coordination
• Source Code Management & CI/CD: Administer Azure DevOps (ADO) and GitHub Enterprise (GHE), including repositories, pipelines, access controls, integrations, governance, and release automation
• Infrastructure as Code (IaC): Develop and support infrastructure automation using Terraform, including environment provisioning, configuration management, and deployment standardization
• API Management: Support Azure API Management (APIM), including API onboarding, configuration, lifecycle management, security policies, governance, and troubleshooting
• Cloud & Container Platforms: Assist with managing Azure resources, including Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS), Virtual Machines (VMs), Azure Key Vault, containerized workloads, identity management, and related cloud services
• Developer Enablement: Provide technical support for DevSecOps platforms, CI/CD pipelines, development tooling integrations, secure development practices, and developer onboarding
• Licensing & Vendor Management: Track software licensing, utilization, renewals, vendor support cases, escalations, and service commitments
• Operations & Governance: Monitor platform health, support upgrades, troubleshoot incidents, maintain documentation, assist with automation initiatives, compliance requirements, and continuous improvement programs

What you bring to the role

• 2+ years of experience in DevOps, DevSecOps, Application Security, Cloud Engineering, Enterprise Platform Support, or a related field
• Strong understanding of the Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC) and Secure SDLC practices
• Hands-on experience with GitHub Actions and Azure DevOps Pipelines, including CI/CD automation
• Experience with Git, source code repositories, and branching strategies
• Working knowledge of Kubernetes, containerized applications, and cloud-native technologies
• Experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) concepts and tools such as Terraform
• Understanding of application security concepts and practices, including SAST, DAST, SCA, secrets management, and vulnerability management
• Familiarity with Azure cloud services, including AKS, Key Vault, API Management, and identity and access management concepts
• Basic scripting skills in PowerShell, Python, or Bash, with an interest in leveraging automation to improve engineering and operational processes
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to assess technical issues and identify practical solutions
• Strong communication and documentation skills, with a customer-focused approach to developer support and enablement
• Ability to collaborate effectively with developers, cybersecurity teams, platform engineers, vendors, and other stakeholders
• A continuous-learning mindset with an interest in emerging technologies and improving operational processes
• Experience supporting enterprise DevSecOps platforms and developer tools
• Familiarity with API security, REST APIs, software supply chain security, and cloud security principles
• Exposure to AI-assisted software development, automation, and operational tooling
• Knowledge of the OWASP Top 10, secure coding practices, and enterprise governance frameworks would be an asset
• Experience with software licensing, vendor coordination, or ITSM platforms such as ServiceNow would be beneficial
• Relevant certifications in Azure, Kubernetes, GitHub, Terraform, or DevOps would be considered an asset

This position requires written and oral fluency in English. The successful candidate will be required to support or collaborate with English-speaking colleagues or stakeholders nationally in our English speaking provinces while at KPMG.

KPMG Ontario Region Pay Range Information

The expected base salary range for this position is $74,000 to $111,000 and may be eligible for bonus awards. The determination of an applicant’s base salary within this range is based on the individual’s location, skills & competencies, and unique qualifications. In addition, KPMG offers a comprehensive and competitive Total Rewards program. 

KPMG NB Region Pay Range Information

The expected base salary range for this position is $74,000 to $111,000 and may be eligible for bonus awards. The determination of an applicant’s base salary within this range is based on the individual’s location, skills & competencies, and unique qualifications. In addition, KPMG offers a comprehensive and competitive Total Rewards program. 

Our Values, The KPMG Way

Integrity, we do what is right | Excellence, we never stop learning and improving | Courage, we think and act boldly | Together, we respect each other and draw strength from our differences | For Better, we do what matters

KPMG in Canada is a proud equal opportunities employer and we are committed to creating a respectful, inclusive and barrier-free workplace that allows all of our people to reach their full potential. A diverse workforce is key to our success and we believe in bringing your whole self to work. We welcome all qualified candidates to apply and hope you will choose KPMG in Canada as your employer of choice.

Adjustments and accommodations throughout the recruitment process

At KPMG, we are committed to fostering an inclusive recruitment process where all candidates can be themselves and excel. We aim to provide a positive experience and are prepared to offer adjustments or accommodations to help you perform at your best. Adjustments (informal requests), such as extra preparation time or the option for micro breaks during interviews, and accommodations (formal requests), such as accessible communication supports or technology aids, are tailored to individual needs and role requirements. You will have an opportunity to request an adjustment or accommodation at any point throughout the recruitment process. If you require support, please contact KPMG’s Employee Relations Service team by calling 1-888-466-4778.

AI Usage

We embrace the use of artificial intelligence (AI) to enhance the candidate experience and streamline our recruitment processes. AI tools may help with organizing applications or surfacing relevant qualifications. However, no hiring decisions are made using AI. Every hiring decision is made by our hiring managers and recruitment professionals, who are equipped with training that empowers them to use these tools responsibly. AI technologies used in our recruitment process undergo detailed risk assessments, including security and privacy requirements, that align with KPMG’s Trusted AI framework.

We believe technology should empower human judgment, not replace it. It’s one of the many ways we’re delivering on our vision of being a technology-first, people-driven firm.