Security Development and Test Manager

NTT Data

  • Birmingham
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 14 days ago
The team you'll be working with:Security Development and Test ManagerAbout UsNTT 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.What you'll be doing:What you'll be doing;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 DevOps 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.Key ResponsibilitiesService Delivery Support
  • - 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.
DevSecOps Implementation
  • - Work with engineering and DevOps 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.
Security Testing and Tooling
  • - 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.
Team Leadership and Development
  • - Supervise a small team of security engineers or testers, ensuring effective task allocation and delivery.
  • - Mentor team members on secure development practices and DevSecOps principles.
  • - Help promote a culture of shared security responsibility across development teams.
Process Improvement
  • - 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.
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
  • - Security Testing Coverage: Percentage of applications tested using SAST/DAST/SCA tools.
  • - Vulnerability Remediation Time: Time to resolve high/critical vulnerabilities.
  • - DevSecOps 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.
What experience you'll bring:What you'll bring;
  • - 5+ years in secure software development, testing, or DevSecOps environments.
  • - 1–3 years of experience in a team lead or managerial capacity.
  • - Hands-on experience with security testing tools (e.g., Veracode, SonarQube, Burp Suite, etc.).
  • - Familiarity with secure coding practices, OWASP Top 10, and threat modelling.
  • - Experience working in Agile or DevOps-driven environments.
  • - Strong verbal and written communication skills.
  • - Relevant security or DevSecOps certifications (e.g., CSSLP, CEH, GWEB) preferred.
  • - Eligible for SC clearance in the UK.
  • We’re a business with a global reach that empowers local teams, and we undertake hugely exciting work that is genuinely changing the world. Our advanced portfolio of consulting, applications, business process, cloud, and infrastructure services will allow you to achieve great things by working with brilliant colleagues, and clients, on exciting projects.
Who we are:We’re a business with a global reach that empowers local teams, and we undertake hugely exciting work that is genuinely changing the world. Our advanced portfolio of consulting, applications, business process, cloud, and infrastructure services will allow you to achieve great things by working with brilliant colleagues, and clients, on exciting projects.Our inclusive work environment prioritises mutual respect, accountability, and continuous learning for all our people. This approach fosters collaboration, well-being, growth, and agility, leading to a more diverse, innovative, and competitive organisation. We are also proud to share that we have a range of Inclusion Networks such as: the Women’s Business Network, Cultural and Ethnicity Network, LGBTQ+ & Allies Network, Neurodiversity Network and the Parent Network.For more information on Diversity, Equity and Inclusion please click here:what we'll offer you: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.You can find more information about NTT DATA UK & Ireland here:We are an equal opportunities employer. We believe in the fair treatment of all our employees and commit to promoting equity and diversity in our employment practices. We are also a proud Disability Confident Committed Employer - we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workforce. We actively collaborate with individuals who have disabilities and long-term health conditions which have an effect on their ability to do normal daily activities, ensuring that barriers are eliminated when it comes to employment opportunities. In line with our commitment, we guarantee an interview to applicants who declare to us, during the application process, that they have a disability and meet the minimum requirements for the role. If you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know. Join us in building a truly diverse and empowered team.

NTT Data