DevOps Engineer

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States, +32 more locations.

📋 Description

• Oversee the implementation of cloud security across AWS, Azure, and classified environments.

• Create, implement, and uphold secure software development practices and tools.

• Merge security with scalability, performance, reliability, and functional requirements for cloud computing solutions.

• Incorporate security into deliverables and advocate for DevSecOps and shift-left security methodologies.

• Develop automated build and testing pipeline strategies that include security and compliance.

• Securely manage cloud-native resources using infrastructure-as-code and compliance-as-code principles.

• Administer and facilitate access for developers and users to cloud resources.

• Employ observability tools to track security metrics for applications and virtualized resources.

• Engage in Agile software development and deployment activities.

• Provide support for business-critical services and applications.

• Communicate methodologies, findings, and hypotheses to stakeholders.

• Carry out other assigned responsibilities that account for less than 10% of the role.

⛳️ Requirements

• Must possess an active TS/SCI clearance or be eligible and willing to obtain one.

• A minimum of 3 years of professional experience in a DevSecOps or comparable position.

• Familiarity with container security practices using Kubernetes and Helm.

• Experience with security configurations for AWS Cloud Native Technologies.

• Extensive knowledge of Git and CI/CD tools, including GitHub Actions.

• Proficient in infrastructure-as-code frameworks such as Terraform.

• Strong understanding of networking concepts, including routing, firewalls, VPN, and SSL.

• Proficient in Python, Bash, and JavaScript as they relate to DevSecOps lifecycles.

• Exceptional attention to detail and adherence to industry best practices regarding privacy, security, and compliance.

• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced startup environment with evolving objectives and user feedback.

• Candidates must reside in eligible U.S. states or the United Kingdom.

• A degree in computer science or a related field is preferred.

• Experience with AWS Kinesis, Kafka, ZeroMQ, or KNative is preferred.

• Experience in securing data platforms, microservices, distributed systems, and classified cloud environments is preferred.

• Familiarity with SOC 2 Type 2, FedRAMP, CMMC 2.0, or ISO 27001 security audits/certifications is preferred.

• Experience in early-stage data-centric startups is preferred.

🏝️ Benefits

• Commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion.

• Equal employment opportunity.

• Opportunity to work on impactful projects related to global security, disaster response, climate monitoring, and critical infrastructure.