Lead IT DevSecOps Engineer

Location:

Cleveland, OH

Cleveland-Cliffs is hiring a Lead IT Dev Sec Ops  Engineer to partner with our application development teams, consolidate source control and CI/CD onto Git Hub, and embed Secure SDLC into every pipeline. This role has direct executive support from Cybersecurity, IT Infrastructure, and Applications leadership. The right candidate is passionate about Secure by Design, firm on CI/CD discipline, and energized by the work of bringing a large, multi-platform engineering estate into a single modern workflow.

• Consolidate source control and CI/CD onto Git Hub.
• Partner with application development teams to migrate repositories, and set the standards, branching strategy, and governance that make the consolidation durable
• Champion Secure SDLC.
• Integrate SAST, DAST, dependency scanning, secret detection, and code scanning into every pipeline, drive adoption, not just deployment
• Build the automation and the platform
• Design CI/CD pipelines using Git Hub Actions
• Author build and deployment automation in NodeJS and C#. Administer Dev Ops infrastructure, container registries, and cloud platform services
• Coach developers and build the paved road
• Create the templates and reusable patterns that make secure-by-default the easy path. Go hands-on where it accelerates the change
• Program goal in year one (1) is consolidation and Secure SDLC foundation.
• Year two (2) and beyond, the scope expands to include a voice in AI/ML pipeline security as Cleveland-Cliffs' AI footprint grows.
• Potential professional growth opportunities include either a technical path such as Architect and Principal, or a leadership path by managing a team as the program grows.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field, or equivalent work experience
• 6+ years in Dev Ops, Dev Sec Ops , or platform engineering
• Hands‑on experience with repository and CI/CD platform consolidations or migrations
• Strong scripting and programming skills in NodeJS and C# (Python also valued
• Deep proficiency with Git, Git Hub, and Git Hub Actions
• Experience integrating SAST, DAST, dependency scanning, and secret detection into CI/CD pipelines
• Working knowledge of containerization and a major cloud platform (Azure preferred)
• Other duties as assigned
• Must be able to work full‑time onsite
• Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Cleveland-Cliffs does not provide sponsorship for this position.

• Experience consolidating from Azure Dev Ops, Git Lab, Jenkins, or TFS into Git Hub
• Familiarity with .NET applications and legacy application environments
• Interest or experience in AI/ML pipeline security
• Experience with Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, ARM, or similar) Relevant certifications (AZ-400, GIAC GWEB/GCSA, or similar)

The salary range for this role is $120,000 $ 160,000, plus meaningful annual bonus opportunity tied to company and individual performance. An employee's pay within the salary range will be based on numerous factors, including, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, experience, skills, geographic location, and business or organizational needs.

Cleveland-Cliffs is a leading North America-based steel producer withfocuson value-added sheet products, particularly for the automotive industry. The Company is vertically integrated from the mining of iron ore, production of pellets and direct reduced iron, and processing of ferrous scrap through primary steelmaking and downstream finishing, stamping, tooling, and tubing. We offer an excellent total compensation package, including competitive pay with variable compensation opportunity, health insurance, retirement plan, education assistance, paid time off, and more.