NMK Global Inc. is a global IT Services & Solutions company specializing in IT Staffing, Technology Consulting, Workforce Solutions, and Application Development Services. We help organizations build high-performing technology teams by connecting them with exceptional talent across a wide range of industries. Our expertise, industry knowledge, and consultative approach enable clients to achieve successful business outcomes while helping professionals advance their careers.
Job Title: DevSecOps Engineer (Azure / Kubernetes / .NET)
Location: Houston, TX (5 Days Onsite – Local Candidates Only)
Job Description:
We are seeking a highly skilled DevSecOps Engineer with strong expertise in Azure, Kubernetes (AKS), Azure DevOps, CI/CD, and cloud security. The ideal candidate will be responsible for designing secure DevOps pipelines, managing Kubernetes platforms, integrating security throughout the software development lifecycle, and supporting cloud-native applications built on Azure and .NET technologies.
Key Responsibilities:
- Design, implement, and maintain secure CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps (Azure Pipelines).
- Build, manage, and optimize Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) environments.
- Integrate DevSecOps practices including SAST, DAST, dependency scanning, secrets management, and container security.
- Automate infrastructure provisioning using Terraform, Bicep, or ARM templates.
- Collaborate with development teams to support secure C#/.NET application deployments.
- Implement container image scanning, runtime protection, and vulnerability management.
- Monitor cloud infrastructure, system performance, security, and reliability.
- Support incident response, compliance, governance, and vulnerability remediation.
- Establish Azure security policies, governance, and best practices.
- Drive continuous improvement in DevOps automation and deployment processes.
Required Skills:
- 5+ years of experience in DevOps, DevSecOps, or Cloud Engineering.
- Strong hands-on experience with Azure Cloud.
- Expertise in Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) and Kubernetes.
- Strong experience with Azure DevOps (Pipelines, Repos, Artifacts).
- Experience building CI/CD and Continuous Deployment/Continuous Delivery (CD) pipelines.
- Experience with Docker and container orchestration.
- Strong knowledge of C#/.NET Core/.NET 6+.
- Experience with Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, Bicep, ARM Templates).
- Hands-on experience with SAST, DAST, secrets management, vulnerability scanning, and container security.
- Experience with Git and Git-based workflows.
- Strong understanding of OWASP Top 10 and secure software development practices.
Preferred Skills:
- Experience with Snyk, Checkmarx, SonarQube, Microsoft Defender for Cloud.
- Knowledge of Azure IAM, RBAC, and Managed Identities.
- Experience with Azure Monitor, Prometheus, and Grafana.
- Experience with Microservices and API Security.
- Scripting experience with PowerShell, Bash, or Python.
- Knowledge of Zero Trust Security.
- Azure DevOps, CKA, or CKS certifications are a plus.
Soft Skills:
- Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
- Excellent communication and collaboration abilities.
- Proactive mindset with strong ownership.
- Ability to work effectively in fast-paced Agile environments.
NMK Global Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace and consider all qualified applicants without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
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