DevOps Security Engineer

Overview

Accepts corp to corp applications
Contract - 6+ month(s)

Skills

Python
java
Splunk
Agile
Docker
Kubernetes
DEV OPS
Containerization
Performance Testing
Git
Jenkins
Terraform
Scrum
linux
LDAP
SAML
Scripting
Shell scripting
networking
deployment
Amazon Web Services
Problem-Solving
Active Directory
Best Practices
Disaster Recovery
Audit
Encryption
Continuous Integration/Delivery
SSO
Oauth
Identity and Access Management
Self Motivated
Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud
AWS Cloudformation
AWS Certified
System Administration
AWS Cloudwatch
Provisioning
Systems Administration
Process Documentation
Amazon Elastic Block Storage
Serverless Architecture
SSL
Root Cause Analysis
Remediation
Security Infrastructure

Job Details

Role: Senior DevOps Security Engineer

Location: MTV CA / San Diego CA / Plano TX (100% Onsite)

Position: Sr. DevOps Security Engineer

Summary

We are seeking highly skilled and proactive Senior DevOps Security Engineer. Candidate will be responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining an organization's security infrastructure and systems. The main responsibilities will include:


Key Responsibilities:

  • Scripting & Automation:
    • Develop and maintain automation scripts using Python, Bash, and PowerShell.
    • Build and enhance CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins, Git, and related tools.
    • Implement monitoring and alerting using CloudWatch, Splunk, and custom dashboards.
    • Automate infrastructure provisioning using Terraform, CloudFormation.
  • Containerization & Orchestration:
    • Manage and deploy containerized applications using Docker and Kubernetes.
    • Support restacking automation and execute scheduled restacks.
  • Cloud Platform Compliance & Security Enhancements:
    • Lead and execute EC2 restacking initiatives for security and performance.
    • Analyze, coordinate, and follow-up on EC2 restacks across multiple environments.
    • Own and resolve pending restacks for SSO applications and manage stakeholders for other team-owned issues.
    • Work on the remediation of IMDS deprecation, EBS volume compliance, EC2 mount space issues, S3/SNS/SQS encryption gaps, resource tag enforcement and related issues.
    • Update deprecated runtime environments for AWS Lambda Functions.
    • Rotate SSL/TLS certificates before expiration (e.g., RDS/Aurora cert updates).
    • Ensure ACP dashboard issues are tracked and escalated as per SLA
  • Directory & Identity Services:
    • Manage and tune LDAP directories for performance and scalability.
    • Integrate and manage SSO applications and services.
    • Finalize and support Ping Directory implementation on Kubernetes, including:
      • Configuration
      • Performance testing
      • CI/CD integration
      • Backup and recovery
      • Non-Prod and Production deployment
  • Design, implement, and manage AWS infrastructure using best practices.
  • Ensure compliance with security standards and support audit processes.
  • Work collaboratively with application teams to build and integrate scalable pipelines for E2E and Production.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver secure and scalable solutions.
  • Conduct root cause analysis and implement long-term fixes for recurring issues.
  • Maintain and improve disaster recovery and backup strategies.
  • Evaluate and recommend new tools and technologies to improve DevOps practices.
  • Support cost optimization efforts by analyzing and tuning AWS resource usage.
  • Must have demonstrable experience in implementation of security solutions, including production of supporting design, delivery, and process documentation.

Qualifications and Skills:

  • Bachelor s and/or Master s in computer, IT or related field
  • Minimum of 8 years' experience in a security-based environment focused on design and delivery of high quality, robust and scalable security solutions
  • AWS Certification (e.g., AWS Certified DevOps Engineer or Solutions Architect).
  • Experience with containerization (Docker, Kubernetes).
  • Strong hands-on experience with AWS services, especially EC2, IAM, and networking.
  • Proven experience with EC2 restacking or similar infrastructure refresh projects.
  • Familiarity with LDAP, Active Directory, and SSO protocols (SAML, OAuth).
  • Proficiency in Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools like Terraform or CloudFormation.
  • Experience with Linux system administration and shell scripting.
  • Experience with Java and backend/full-stack development is a plus
  • Knowledge of security best practices in cloud environments.
  • Exposure to Agile/Scrum methodologies.
  • Strong problem-solving and communication skills.
  • Demonstrable understanding of security risk and its relation to individual customer environments
  • Creative approach to solving security problems with a focus on pragmatism to drive successful outcomes
  • Excellent customer interface skills communication & ability to deliver presentations, drive meetings.
  • Develop long term valued relationships with the client.
  • Ability to adapt in a rapidly changing environment, work effectively under pressure and adapt to differing environments and cultures.

Must be ready to Work from Office.

Location: Mountain View / San Diego / Plano TX

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