DevSecOps Engineer

We are seeking an experienced DevSecOps Engineer to join our team and play a pivotal role in setting up and managing cloud security processes and automation within a government environment. The successful candidate will work closely with development and operations teams to ensure secure, efficient, and scalable cloud infrastructure.

Responsibilities:

• Design, implement, and maintain cloud-based security processes, policies, and frameworks.
• Automate cloud operations to improve efficiency, scalability, and security.
• Write and maintain Terraform scripts for cloud infrastructure management (e.g., updating IP addresses, modifying API Gateway WAF rules, changing Route 53 configurations).
• Ensure cloud infrastructure is continuously secured and meets compliance requirements.
• Collaborate with development teams to implement secure CI/CD pipelines.
• Monitor and audit cloud resources, ensuring adherence to security best practices.
• Implement and manage cloud security tools, including AWS security services and third-party solutions.
• Perform routine reviews and updates of security policies to stay ahead of emerging threats.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Proven experience in DevSecOps and cloud security.
• Hands-on experience in setting up and implementing cloud DevSecOps processes and policies.
• Strong AWS knowledge, including CLI usage and cloud services.
• Proficient in writing Terraform scripts for cloud resource management and automation.
• Experience in automating cloud operations, including updating IP addresses, API Gateway WAF rules, and Route 53 configurations.
• Strong knowledge of security best practices, cloud compliance, and risk management.
• Excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.

Preferred (Nice to Have):

• Experience with government systems and familiarity with IM8 compliance standards.
• Certifications in AWS (e.g., AWS Certified Security Specialty, AWS Certified Solutions Architect) or DevSecOps.
• Familiarity with additional tools such as Docker, Kubernetes, and CI/CD frameworks.

Personal Attributes:

• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong attention to detail and proactive problem-solving approach