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Senior Secure DevOps Engineer

Amentum · United States · 1 wk ago
RemoteRemoteEngineeringFull-time

Key Responsibilities

  • Design, implement, and maintain secure CI/CD pipelines to support DevOps workflows.
  • Work closely with development, operations, and security teams to integrate security tools and best practices into the software development lifecycle.
  • Automate infrastructure deployment using Infrastructure as Code (IaC) while maintaining security and scalability.
  • Develop and enforce security policies and ensure continuous monitoring of vulnerabilities and risks in the systems.
  • Manage and secure cloud infrastructure (Azure, or GCCH) to optimize performance and compliance.
  • Collaborate with the security team to perform threat modeling and risk assessments, and address identified vulnerabilities.
  • Monitor systems, logs, and events to detect security threats, misconfigurations, and other operational or security issues.
  • Stay current with industry trends in DevSecOps tools, cloud security, and cybersecurity practices.
  • Create technical documentation and workflows for DevOps processes and security implementations.
  • Provide mentorship and promote secure DevOps best practices across development and operations teams.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

  • Proficiency in scripting and development (e.g., Python, Bash, or Go) for automation.
  • Thorough understanding of containerization and orchestration technologies (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes).
  • Knowledge of application security principles, including OWASP Top 10 and security testing methods.
  • Familiarity with version control tools like Git and Git workflows.
  • Excellent problem-solving, collaboration, and communication skills.

Minimum Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology, or equivalent practical experience.
  • Typically, 5 years of hands-on experience in DevOps engineering, with a strong focus on security.
  • Experience with CI/CD tools (e.g. DevOps CI/CD, GitHub Actions etc.).
  • Strong hands-on experience with cloud service providers (e.g., Azure, or GCCH).
  • Hands-on experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools such as Terraform, CloudFormation, or Ansible.
  • Experience with integrating security tools into DevOps workflows, such as vulnerability scanners, and security monitoring tools.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Certifications such as Azure Certified DevOps Engineer , Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA), or Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP).
  • Experience implementing Zero Trust Architecture or securing microservices and APIs.
  • Familiarity with compliance frameworks (e.g., SOC 2, ISO 27001, PCI-DSS, GDPR).
  • Practical experience with tools like Azure Key Vault for secrets management.
  • Contributions to or involvement in open-source security or DevOps projects.

Compensation Details

$116k - $144k

Benefits Overview

  • Health, dental, and vision insurance
  • Paid time off and holidays
  • Retail benefits (including 401(k) matching)
  • Retirement benefits
  • Education reimbursement
  • Parental leave
  • Employee stock purchase plan
  • Tax-saving options
  • Disability and life insurance
  • Pet insurance

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