Security Development and Test Manager

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Security Development and Test Manager

Hybrid variable Birmingham or London

NTT DATA is one of the world’s largest global security services providers with over 7,500 security experts. We partner with leading security technology providers and support organisations in building secure and sustainable digital solutions. Our people are at the heart of everything we do — we work together to drive innovation and deliver exceptional outcomes.

As the Security Development and Test Manager, you will be responsible for managing the implementation of secure software development practices and leading the security testing lifecycle across development projects. You will collaborate closely with technical teams to integrate security into Dev Ops processes, drive vulnerability testing, and ensure applications meet defined security standards. Reporting to the Director of Security Development and Testing, you will be a key contributor in enabling secure software delivery.

• Manage the execution of secure development and testing services across projects and clients.
• Support adherence to SLAs, KPIs, and internal quality standards for security testing.
• Serve as a point of contact for technical escalations and coordinate with senior stakeholders to resolve issues.
• Support client engagements with documentation, test results, and security assessment reports.

• Work with engineering and Dev Ops teams to embed security tools (e.g., SAST, DAST, SCA) into CI/CD pipelines.
• Help maintain and improve automated security testing workflows.
• Support threat modelling and secure design practices at the project level.
• Participate in security reviews of new features and applications.

• Oversee the planning and execution of security tests, including static and dynamic analysis.
• Ensure appropriate tooling is used and maintained, and testing results are actioned.
• Track vulnerability remediation efforts and support developers with secure coding guidance.
• Monitor and report on testing coverage and issue resolution trends.

• Supervise a small team of security engineers or testers, ensuring effective task allocation and delivery.
• Mentor team members on secure development practices and Dev Sec Ops  principles.
• Help promote a culture of shared security responsibility across development teams.

• Contribute to the enhancement of development and testing standards.
• Identify opportunities for automation and improved testing efficiency.
• Track and report on relevant metrics to support continuous improvement.

• Security Testing Coverage:
  Percentage of applications tested using SAST/DAST/SCA tools.
• Vulnerability Remediation Time:
  Time to resolve high/critical vulnerabilities.
• Dev Sec Ops  Tool Adoption:
  Use of automated testing in CI/CD pipelines.
• Secure Code Training Completion:
  Percentage of development team trained.
• Internal Audit Readiness:
  Compliance with secure development processes.
• Escalation Resolution Time:
  Time to address technical or process escalations.

• 5+ years in secure software development, testing, or Dev Sec Ops  environments.
• 1–3 years of experience in a team lead or managerial capacity.
• Hands‑on experience with security testing tools (e.g., Veracode, Sonar Qube, Burp Suite, etc.).
• Familiarity with secure coding practices, OWASP Top 10, and threat modelling.
• Experience working in Agile or Dev Ops‑driven environments.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Relevant security or Dev Sec Ops  certifications (e.g., CSSLP, CEH, GWEB) preferred.
• Eligible for SC clearance in the UK.

We offer a range of tailored benefits that support your physical, emotional, and financial wellbeing. Our Learning and Development team ensure that there are continuous growth and development opportunities for our people. We also offer the opportunity to have flexible work options.

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