Application Guide

How to Apply for Senior DevSecOps Engineer

at AFRY Management Consulting

🏢 About AFRY Management Consulting

AFRY Management Consulting accelerates sustainable transformation across critical global sectors like energy, bioindustry, and mobility, making it unique for professionals seeking meaningful impact. Their focus on large-scale infrastructure and software projects offers exposure to complex, high-stakes challenges. Working at AFRY means contributing to solutions that address global sustainability challenges while being part of an international consulting environment.

About This Role

This Senior DevSecOps Engineer role involves leading security signing ceremonies and threat modeling sessions while developing security signing software and SBOM generation tools. You'll implement Secure Development Lifecycle practices across large-scale software development projects, directly impacting the security posture of AFRY's global infrastructure and mobility solutions. The role drives future security features that protect critical systems in energy and bioindustry sectors.

💡 A Day in the Life

A typical day involves collaborating with development teams on security signing implementations, leading threat modeling sessions for new features, and enhancing SBOM generation pipelines. You'll balance hands-on development of security tools with strategic planning for SDLC improvements across AFRY's global software projects, ensuring security integrates seamlessly with development workflows.

🎯 Who AFRY Management Consulting Is Looking For

  • Has experience with software signing ceremonies and SBOM generation tools in production environments
  • Possesses background in SW Factory environments with hands-on CI infrastructure implementation
  • Demonstrates practical experience implementing Secure Development Lifecycle (SDLC) practices in large-scale projects
  • Shows ability to lead collaborative security sessions while maintaining independent technical ownership

📝 Tips for Applying to AFRY Management Consulting

1

Highlight specific experience with software signing tools (like Sigstore, Notary) and SBOM generation (SPDX, CycloneDX) in your resume

2

Quantify your impact on security practices in previous SW Factory or large-scale development environments

3

Research AFRY's specific projects in energy or mobility sectors and mention how your security experience applies

4

Demonstrate your understanding of both collaborative security ceremonies and independent technical implementation

5

Include examples of threat modeling sessions you've led or participated in, specifying methodologies used

✉️ What to Emphasize in Your Cover Letter

['Your experience with security signing software and SBOM generation in production environments', 'Specific examples of implementing Secure Development Lifecycle practices in large-scale projects', "How your background aligns with AFRY's focus on sustainable infrastructure and mobility solutions", 'Your ability to balance collaborative security leadership with independent technical execution']

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🔍 Research Before Applying

To stand out, make sure you've researched:

  • AFRY's specific projects in sustainable energy and mobility sectors in the Nordic region
  • The company's approach to digital transformation in infrastructure and bioindustry
  • AFRY's published case studies on software security or digital solutions
  • The regulatory environment for critical infrastructure in Sweden and EU

💬 Prepare for These Interview Topics

Based on this role, you may be asked about:

1 Walk us through your experience with software signing ceremonies - tools, processes, and challenges
2 How would you implement SDLC practices in a large-scale software factory environment?
3 Describe a threat modeling session you led and the security outcomes achieved
4 How do you balance security requirements with development velocity in CI infrastructure?
5 What security considerations are unique to AFRY's energy or mobility projects?
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⚠️ Common Mistakes to Avoid

  • Generic security experience without specific examples of software signing or SBOM implementation
  • Focusing only on individual technical skills without demonstrating collaborative leadership in security ceremonies
  • Failing to connect your experience to AFRY's sustainability focus and large-scale project environment

📅 Application Timeline

This position is open until filled. However, we recommend applying as soon as possible as roles at mission-driven organizations tend to fill quickly.

Typical hiring timeline:

1

Application Review

1-2 weeks

2

Initial Screening

Phone call or written assessment

3

Interviews

1-2 rounds, usually virtual

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