VP, Cloud Engineering & DevSecOps

What We Need Corpay is seeking a Vice President, Global Engineering and DevSecOps within our Corporate Overhead division based outside the Atlanta area. This position falls under our information security line of business. In this role, The Vice President, Global Engineering and DevSecOps will lead and oversee the company’s global engineering, development, security, and operations teams. This executive will be responsible for driving innovation, enhancing engineering excellence, and ensuring the integration of robust security practices within the software development lifecycle. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in technology leadership, DevSecOps practices, cloud infrastructure, and global team management. You will report directly to SVP, Global Infrastructure Engineering & Technology and regularly collaborate with internal stakeholders.     How We Work  As a Vice President, Global Engineering and DevSecOps, you will work in an onsite environment reporting to our Peachtree Corner office location.   Corpay will set you up for success by providing:    Assigned workspace in Peachtree Corners office location Company-issued equipment   Formal, hands-on training   Role Responsibilities    The responsibilities of the role will include:    Developing and executing the overall engineering and DevSecOps strategy, aligning it with the company’s broader business objectives. Leading a global, cross-functional team of engineers, security experts, and operations professionals to deliver high-quality, secure, and scalable software products. Defining and driving initiatives to continuously improve engineering processes, efficiency, and security across all development and operational stages. Driving the adoption of DevSecOps principles across all teams to ensure seamless collaboration between development, security, and operations. Team Management: Building and nurture high-performing, diverse teams across multiple global locations, focusing on attracting, developing, and retaining top talent. Setting clear expectations, deliverables, and performance goals for engineering and DevSecOps teams. Foster a culture of collaboration, continuous learning, and accountability. Technology and Innovation: Leading the design and implementation of modern, scalable cloud-based solutions, infrastructure automation, and continuous integration/continuous delivery (CI/CD) pipelines. Ensuring robust cybersecurity measures are integrated into the development lifecycle, including threat modeling, vulnerability scanning, and automated security testing. Promoting innovation and leverage emerging technologies such as AI, machine learning, containerization, and microservices architecture to optimize engineering performance. DevSecOps Transformation: Driving the transformation of the engineering and operations culture towards a security-first mindset by embedding security into the DevOps pipeline. Overseeing the implementation of automated security testing, monitoring, and incident response protocols within development workflows. Collaborating with product teams to integrate secure coding practices and secure development tools into day-to-day engineering activities. Operational Excellence: Establishing and overseeing a robust system for tracking project progress, engineering quality, security compliance, and operational effectiveness. Implementing and maintaining key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure the success of engineering, DevSecOps practices, and team performance. Developing and managing budgets, resources, and timelines for engineering projects, ensuring the efficient use of resources and meeting organizational goals. Stakeholder Engagement: Working closely with C-level executives, product, and business leaders to understand business goals and deliver engineering solutions that meet those objectives. Communicating progress, challenges, and achievements to executive leadership and other key stakeholders. Building strong relationships with key external partners, vendors, and contractors to ensure the company’s engineering and DevSecOps needs are met.   Qualifications: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience). 15+ years of experience in technology leadership roles, with at least 7 years in a senior engineering leadership position (e.g., Director, VP). Proven experience in leading global engineering teams, DevSecOps transformation, and managing large-scale, complex technology initiatives. In-depth knowledge of DevSecOps principles, practices, and tools, with hands-on experience in continuous integration, automated testing, containerization, and cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP). Expertise in managing security within the software development lifecycle and implementing proactive security measures. Strong leadership and communication skills, with the ability to lead and motivate cross-functional teams. Exceptional strategic thinking and problem-solving capabilities. Solid understanding of software development methodologies (Agile, Scrum, etc.) and project management principles. In-depth knowledge of cloud infrastructure, automation, containerization (Docker, Kubernetes), and microservices architecture. Expertise in security technologies, including identity management, threat detection, vulnerability management, and incident response. High level of integrity and a strong commitment to security and operational excellence. Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment. Excellent interpersonal and relationship-building skills, with a focus on collaboration across teams and departments. A forward-thinking, innovative mindset, with a passion for technology and continuous improvement.