Senior DevSecOps Architect Hybrid Secure Delivery

Position Overview The DevSecOps Engineer IV serves as the organization's senior-most technical authority within the DevSecOps and secure software delivery domain. This role is responsible for setting technical direction, architecting enterprise-scale DevSecOps capabilities, and driving long-term maturity of secure software development and application security practices across the organization. The ideal candidate is a deeply experienced DevSecOps and application security practitioner with authoritative expertise in secure software development lifecycle (SSDLC), application security engineering, automation, platform security, and software delivery architecture. This role leads the design of resilient, scalable, and security-focused engineering solutions that align with organizational risk and operational priorities. The DevSecOps Engineer IV partners closely with application development, platform engineering, cybersecurity engineering, cloud, infrastructure, and enterprise architecture teams to influence technology decisions, reduce systemic risk, and ensure security is embedded throughout software delivery and engineering workflows. While not a people manager, this role functions as a principal technical leader responsible for setting engineering standards, mentoring senior engineers, and shaping how secure software delivery is engineered across the enterprise. A Day In The Life Enterprise DevSecOps Architecture & Technical Strategy Define and drive the organization's DevSecOps architecture and long-term technical strategy. Architect enterprise-scale secure software delivery and application security capabilities aligned with business, operational, and risk priorities. Establish DevSecOps engineering standards, secure design patterns, and reference architectures across development and platform environments. Lead design and implementation of scalable security controls within software delivery pipelines and engineering workflows. Influence major technology and platform decisions related to secure software development, automation, and application security. Anticipate emerging application security threats, software delivery risks, and engineering trends and incorporate them into DevSecOps strategy and architecture. Executive & Cross-Functional Technical Leadership Serve as the senior technical authority for DevSecOps and secure software delivery across the enterprise. Influence enterprise architecture, platform engineering, cloud modernization, and software delivery initiatives through secure engineering expertise. Represent DevSecOps engineering in architecture reviews, risk discussions, and executive-facing initiatives. Provide authoritative guidance during high-impact application security incidents, software delivery failures, or platform security events. Align DevSecOps investments and engineering priorities with organizational objectives and risk appetite. Mentorship, Standards & Program Maturity Mentor senior engineers and shape technical leadership across DevSecOps and application security functions. Establish and maintain engineering governance, quality standards, and secure development best practices. Drive continuous improvement of DevSecOps maturity, automation, and secure engineering effectiveness. Ensure documentation, standards, and engineering patterns support long-term scalability, resilience, and operational sustainability. Shape engineering culture through technical leadership, collaboration, and promotion of secure-by-design principles without direct people management responsibility. You'll Come With 10+ years of experience in IT. 7+ years of hands-on experience in DevSecOps, application security engineering, platform security, or secure software delivery leadership. Expert-level knowledge of secure software development lifecycle (SSDLC), application security, DevSecOps architecture, and software delivery automation. Extensive experience designing enterprise-scale secure software delivery and DevSecOps capabilities. Deep experience integrating security controls and automation into complex engineering and deployment environments. Advanced expertise in automation, scripting, infrastructure-as-code, and engineering scalability practices. Experience influencing enterprise architecture and engineering strategy in large or complex organizations. At least one expert-level cybersecurity certification such as CISSP, CASP, CCSP, etc. Benefits Burlington's benefits package includes medical, dental, and vision coverage, including life and disability insurance. Full-time associates are also eligible for paid time off, paid holidays, and a 401(k) plan. Burlington associates have access to a variety of training and development opportunities and enjoy a collaborative workplace environment. Burlington Stores, Inc. is an equal-opportunity employer committed to workplace diversity. Compensation $135,000.00 - $175,000.00 Individual pay decisions will be based on a variety of factors, such as but not limited to, qualifications, education, job-related skills, relevant experience, and geographic location. Job Details Posting Number: R103415 Location: New Jersey-Edgewater Park, 4287 Route 130 S, 08010 Pay Rate: Salaried Career Site Category: Corporate Position Category: Information Technology Job Type: Full-time Remote Type: Hybrid Evergreen: No #J-18808-Ljbffr Burlington Stores