Associate, DevSecOps Engineer

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BMO Capital Markets is a leading, full-service North American-based financial services provider, with over 2,700 professionals in 30 locations around the world, including 20 offices in North America, offering corporate, institutional and government clients access to a complete range of investment and corporate banking products and services. BMO Capital Markets is a member of BMO Financial Group (NYSE, TSX: BMO), one of the largest diversified financial services providers in North America with US$1.0 trillion total assets and approximately 54,000 employees as of January 31, 2025.

About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled DevSecOps Engineer to join our Data Cognition Team at BMO Capital Markets. In this role, you will integrate security practices into our DevOps processes, ensuring the security and compliance of AI-enabled products and solutions. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to embed security throughout the software development lifecycle and drive a strong security culture within the organization.

Our Team

The Data Cognition Team (DCT) at BMO Capital Markets delivers a scalable, customizable, and sustainable suite of AI-enabled products for multiple business units. We leverage advanced data and analytics technologies to solve complex business challenges and drive strategic transformation across Investment Banking, Global Markets, and other divisions.

Key Responsibilities

· Integrate security into the DevOps lifecycle, ensuring secure design, development, and deployment of AI-enabled products.

· Develop Infrastructure as Code (IaC) and automation tools for efficient platform management.

· Implement and maintain security best practices, including vulnerability management, threat modeling, and secure coding standards.

· Integrate and manage SAST and DAST tools within CI/CD pipelines for continuous security testing.

· Automate security processes and enable continuous monitoring and compliance.

· Conduct regular security assessments, code reviews, and penetration testing to identify and mitigate vulnerabilities.

· Provide guidance and training to development and operations teams on secure coding practices.

· Monitor and respond to security incidents, perform root cause analysis, and implement corrective actions.

· Stay current with security trends, vulnerabilities, and technologies to proactively improve security posture.

Qualifications

· 5+ years of experience in DevOps, security engineering, or related roles.

· Strong experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes).

· Hands-on experience with Kubernetes and AI/ML infrastructure and model deployment.

· Proficiency with SAST and DAST tools and their integration into automated pipelines.

· Knowledge of regulatory requirements and industry standards (e.g., GDPR, CCPA, ISO 27001, NIST).

· Strong understanding of DevSecOps principles, CI/CD pipelines, and infrastructure as code.

· Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment.

· Strong communication and collaboration skills for working with cross-functional teams.

Nice to Have

· Certifications such as CKS (Certified Kubernetes Security Specialist), CISSP, CISM, CEH, or AWS Certified Security Specialty.

· Experience with Generative AI, Agentic AI, or similar advanced AI technologies, including building or deploying intelligent agents and generative models.

What We Offer

Join our dynamic team at BMO Capital Markets and help solve complex challenges in investment banking and global markets using cutting-edge technologies. We offer opportunities for professional growth, access to the latest tools, and the chance to make a significant impact on critical business operations. Apply today with your resume, highlighting your relevant experience in DevSecOps and security engineering

Base Salary: $90,000-$120,000 CAD

(subject to negotiation and subject to the candidate meeting the specific skills, experience, education, and qualification requirements)

The above represents BMO Financial Group’s pay range and type.

Salaries will vary based on factors such as location, skills, experience, education, and qualifications for the role, and may include a commission structure. Salaries for part-time roles will be pro-rated based on number of hours regularly worked. For commission roles, the salary listed above represents BMO Financial Group’s expected target for the first year in this position.

BMO Financial Group’s total compensation package will vary based on the pay type of the position and may include performance-based incentives, discretionary bonuses, as well as other perks and rewards. BMO also offers health insurance, tuition reimbursement, accident and life insurance, and retirement savings plans. To view more details of our benefits, please visit: https://jobs.bmo.com/global/en/Total-Rewards

About Us

At BMO we are driven by a shared Purpose: Boldly Grow the Good in business and life. It calls on us to create lasting, positive change for our customers, our communities and our people. By working together, innovating and pushing boundaries, we transform lives and businesses, and power economic growth around the world.

As a member of the BMO team you are valued, respected and heard, and you have more ways to grow and make an impact. We strive to help you make an impact from day one – for yourself and our customers. We’ll support you with the tools and resources you need to reach new milestones, as you help our customers reach theirs. From in-depth training and coaching, to manager support and network-building opportunities, we’ll help you gain valuable experience, and broaden your skillset.

To find out more visit us at https://jobs.bmo.com/ca/en.

BMO is committed to an inclusive, equitable and accessible workplace. By learning from each other’s differences, we gain strength through our people and our perspectives. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. To request accommodation, please contact your recruiter.

Note to Recruiters: BMO does not accept unsolicited resumes from any source other than directly from a candidate. Any unsolicited resumes sent to BMO, directly or indirectly, will be considered BMO property. BMO will not pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume. A recruiting agency must first have a valid, written and fully executed agency agreement contract for service to submit resumes.