Farnell
Farnell, an Avnet company, is a global high-service distributor of technology products, services and solutions for electronic system design, maintenance and repair.
Manager, DevSecOps Engineering
Job Summary
At Avnet, technology drives everything we do. As a global technology solutions provider, we rely on secure, resilient, and scalable platforms to support our customers, partners, and teams around the world.
The DevSecOps Engineering Manager is responsible for leading the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of secure software delivery practices across Avnet’s global technology environment. This role bridges security, engineering, and infrastructure teams to embed security controls into CI/CD pipelines, enforce policy-driven automation, and ensure compliance with enterprise cybersecurity standards. The manager will drive platform standardisation, enhance developer experience, and align DevSecOps initiatives with Avnet’s broader security operations, vulnerability management, and monitoring capabilities.
This is an exciting opportunity to lead a talented team while helping shape the future of security engineering at Avnet.
What's in it for You?
At Avnet, we believe our people are the foundation of our success. We provide an environment where technical innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning are encouraged and supported.
As our Manager, DevSecOps Engineering, you'll benefit from a competitive compensation and benefits package, plus:
- The opportunity to lead and influence security engineering initiatives across a global organisation.
- A role that combines people leadership, technical oversight, and strategic impact.
- Exposure to modern technologies, cloud platforms, security tooling, and enterprise-scale systems.
- The ability to collaborate with talented teams across Engineering, Infrastructure, Security, and Architecture functions.
- Opportunities for professional growth and leadership development within a global technology business.
- A culture that values innovation, teamwork, and continuous improvement.
What will you be doing?
As Manager, DevSecOps Engineering, you'll lead the strategy, delivery, and continuous evolution of Avnet's DevSecOps capabilities, helping to embed security into every stage of the software development lifecycle while enabling the business to innovate securely at scale.
Key responsibilities include:
Leadership and Team Development:
- Build, mentor, and lead a high-performing DevSecOps engineering team aligned to enterprise security and delivery objectives
- Establish clear accountability models (RACI) across application, infrastructure, and security teams
- Drive a culture of secure-by-design engineering and continuous improvement
- Develop skill progression frameworks and competency matrices aligned to modern DevSecOps practices
DevSecOps Strategy and Execution
- Define and execute Avnet’s DevSecOps roadmap aligned with SSDLC standardization and platform consolidation
- Embed security controls into CI/CD pipelines, including SAST, SCA, IaC, and container security scanning
- Implement policy-as-code and pipeline enforcement mechanisms (e.g., blocking invalid dependencies)
- Align DevSecOps initiatives with enterprise risk reduction frameworks and exposure management processes
Platform Engineering and Automation:
- Lead the security consolidation and optimization of SCM and CI/CD platforms (e.g., GitHub, GitLab)
- Assist in designing reusable pipeline templates and secure engineering guardrails
- Drive automation across build, test, release, and security validation processes
- Integrate DevSecOps tooling with enterprise platforms (SIEM, SOAR, CMDB, vulnerability management)
Security Integration and Risk Management:
- Ensure alignment with Avnet security policies, including logging, monitoring, and incident response requirements
- Integrate telemetry from pipelines into centralized monitoring and detection systems
- Partner with security operations to improve detection coverage and response readiness
- Operationalize vulnerability prioritization and remediation workflows within development pipelines
Cross-Functional Collaboration:
- Work closely with DevOps, IT, and product development teams to ensure secure software development lifecycles (SDLC) and infrastructure-as-code practices.
- Act as a trusted advisor to senior leadership on cybersecurity strategies, risks, and investment opportunities.
- Collaborate with third-party vendors to evaluate and integrate security technologies into the organization’s infrastructure.
- Train and educate employees across all departments on security best practices and emerging threats.
Strategic Planning and Innovation:
- Collaborate on a multi-year security roadmap, aligning with organizational priorities and technological advancements.
- Monitor and report on key performance indicators (KPIs) and metrics to measure the effectiveness of security initiatives.
- Assist in managing the security budget, ensuring optimal allocation of resources for tools, personnel, and projects.
What about you?
We're looking for a passionate and experienced DevSecOps leader who combines strong technical expertise with proven people leadership and the ability to influence security outcomes across a global technology organisation.
You'll ideally bring:
Leadership & Collaboration
- Proven experience leading, developing, and mentoring high-performing engineering, security, or DevSecOps teams.
- The ability to build strong relationships across Engineering, Infrastructure, Security, Architecture, and Business functions.
- Experience operating within complex global organisations, balancing multiple priorities and stakeholder requirements.
- A collaborative leadership style with a passion for driving a culture of security, ownership, and continuous improvement.
Technical Mastery
- Extensive experience with cloud-native security tools, microservices security, and Cloud Security Posture Management (CSPM).
- Proficient in scripting and automation (e.g., Python, PowerShell, Bash) to streamline security processes.
- Operates at scale across a global, multi-region enterprise environment with complex stakeholder dynamics
- Directly influences secure digital innovation initiatives (cloud, AI, API ecosystems) while balancing business agility
Enterprise Impact
- Experience operating at scale across global, multi-region enterprise environments with complex stakeholder dynamics.
- A track record of enabling secure digital transformation initiatives while balancing security, agility, and business objectives.
- Experience supporting cloud adoption, API ecosystems, modern application development, and emerging technology initiatives.
Effective Communication
- Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence at all levels of the organisation.
- Skilled at translating complex technical security concepts into meaningful business outcomes and actionable recommendations.
- Experience presenting to technical teams, business stakeholders, senior leadership, and external partners.
- The ability to challenge constructively, drive alignment, and build consensus across diverse stakeholder groups.
Certifications & Expertise
- Industry-recognized certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CEH, or OSCP.
- Comprehensive knowledge of compliance standards, data privacy laws, and sector-specific regulations.
Experience & Education
- Typically 6+ years of relevant experience, including 2+ years of leadership or supervisory responsibility.
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience from which comparable knowledge and job skills can be obtained.
Most importantly, you'll be a forward-thinking security leader who is passionate about building secure, scalable engineering practices and helping Avnet deliver innovative technology solutions safely and securely around the globe.
If you're ready to take the next step in your career and join Avnet, apply today.
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The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills.
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Skills Required
- 6+ years of relevant experience, including 2+ years of leadership or supervisory responsibility
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
- Proven experience leading, mentoring, and developing high-performing DevSecOps or security engineering teams
- Extensive experience with cloud-native security tools, microservices security, and Cloud Security Posture Management (CSPM)
- Proficient scripting and automation skills (Python, PowerShell, Bash)
- Experience embedding security controls into CI/CD pipelines (SAST, SCA, IaC scanning, container security)
- Experience with SCM/CI-CD platforms consolidation and optimization (e.g., GitHub, GitLab)
- Experience integrating DevSecOps tooling with enterprise platforms (SIEM, SOAR, CMDB, vulnerability management)
- Comprehensive knowledge of compliance standards, data privacy laws, and sector-specific regulations
- Industry-recognized certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CEH, or OSCP
- Experience operating at scale across global, multi-region enterprise environments
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Retirement Support — A company-funded pension alongside a 401(k) and a discounted employee stock purchase plan establishes strong long-term savings options. Company materials and plan documents underscore active pension funding and tools that help employees model outcomes.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Company resources emphasize paid time off, paid holidays, and flexible or hybrid work where roles allow. Benefits guides also outline leave programs, including paid family leave in the U.S.
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Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — A broad well-being platform (THRIVE), EAP counseling, wellness reimbursements, employee discounts, and on-site health offerings extend support beyond core insurance. Development and community programs further contribute to a rounded total rewards experience.
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What We Do
Avnet is a global electronic components distributor with extensive design, product, marketing and supply chain expertise for customers and suppliers at every stage of the product lifecycle. For the past 100 years, Avnet has helped its customers and suppliers around the world realize the transformative possibilities of technology. Our culture was founded on new ideas and emerging technology. Headquartered in Phoenix, Arizona, Avnet is a leading global technology distributor and solutions provider at the center of the technology value chain. Founded in 1921, we work with suppliers in every major technology segment to serve customers worldwide across a broad range of markets. Whether working on large-scale production or early prototypes, we meet customer needs through individualized, end-to-end service to streamline solutions and improve efficiency for customers worldwide. Headquartered in Phoenix, Arizona, we serve more than 1 million customers in more than 140 countries and partner with global suppliers from almost every technology segment.
