Lead IT Engineer - DevOps

Requirements

Description & Requirements

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior DevOps Engineer to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of DevOps principles, security practices, and cloud technologies.The ideal candidate will:

• Play a critical role in integrating security into the software development lifecycle and infrastructure management, ensuring our systems are robust, scalable, and secure.
• Will work closely with engineers (development and QA) and architects to deliver high quality code, via the SDLC process, in a high-performing manner.
• Steer the organization’s DevOps strategy, while working with architects and IT service owners to ensure the DevOps roadmap supports broader initiatives and security requirements.
• Create comprehensive documentation for automation processes, workflows, and standard operating procedures for educating team members on automation best practices.
  
  

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Design and implement security measures across all stages of the software development lifecycle from architecture and design to deployment and operations.
• Develop, maintain, and optimize automated CI/CD pipelines to ensure secure, scalable, and efficient application delivery.
• Manage and secure multi-cloud infrastructure (AWS, Azure, GCP), with a primary focus on AWS, including networking, storage, and compute resources.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards and regulatory frameworks (e.g., HIPAA, PCI-DSS, FedRAMP) by implementing robust governance policies.
• Establish and maintain security monitoring, incident detection, and response protocols to safeguard systems and data.
• Collaborate with development, operations, and security teams to promote security best practices and mentor junior engineers.
• Conduct regular security assessments, including vulnerability scans and penetration testing, to proactively identify and mitigate risks.
• Evaluate, deploy, and manage security tools (e.g., SAST, DAST, SIEM) to protect and monitor the environment effectively.
• Minimum Requirements:
• Bachelors degree in relevant field of study and 7+ years of relevant professional experience required. 
• Security Integration: Design and implement security measures at every stage of the software development lifecycle, from design to deployment.
• Automation & CI/CD Pipelines: Develop, maintain, and enhance automated CI/CD pipelines, ensuring secure and efficient delivery of applications.
• Cloud & Infrastructure Security: Manage and secure cloud infrastructure (AWS, Azure, GCP), including networking, storage, and compute resources, with a key focus on AWS.
• Compliance & Governance: Ensure compliance with industry standards and regulations (e.g., HIPAA, PCI-DSS, FedRAMP) and implement governance policies.
• Incident Response & Monitoring: Establish and maintain security monitoring, incident detection, and response protocols.
• Collaboration & Mentorship: Work closely with development, operations, and security teams to promote security best practices and mentor junior engineers.
• Risk Assessment: Conduct regular security assessments, vulnerability scans, and penetration testing to identify and mitigate risks.
• Tooling & Technology: Evaluate, deploy, and manage security tools (e.g., SAST, DAST, SIEM) to protect and monitor the environment.
  
  

Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• 10+ years of experience in DevOps, DevSecOps, or a similar role, with a strong security focus.
• AWS Certified DevOps Engineer certification or similar
• Proficiency in cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes) with a key focus on AWS and EKS
• Experience with infrastructure as code (IaC) tools such as Terraform, Ansible, or CloudFormation.
• Proficiency in CI/CD tools like AWS CodePipeline, Jenkins, Azure DevOps Server
• Strong knowledge of security frameworks and standards (e.g., NIST, ISO 27001, OWASP).
• Familiarity with programming and scripting languages (e.g., Python, Bash, Go, Bash).
• Experience working in an agile environment leveraging the SAFe framework
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to convey complex security concepts to technical and non-technical stakeholders.
  
  

Preferred Qualifications:

• Relevant certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CEH, or AWS Certified Security - Specialty.
• Experience with microservices architecture and API security.
• Strong understanding and working experience with enterprise applications, containerized application workloads
• Strong understanding of networking concepts
• Knowledge of network security principles and technologies (e.g., Firewalls, VPNs, IDS/IPS).
  
  

Minimum Salary

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1,400,000.00

Maximum Salary

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2,100,000.00

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