Senior DevOps Security Engineer

Job description:

·         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.

Key Responsibilities:

·         Scripting & Automation:

o   Develop and maintain automation scripts using Python, Bash, and PowerShell.

o   Build and enhance CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins, Git, and related tools.

o   Implement monitoring and alerting using CloudWatch, Splunk, and custom dashboards.

o   Automate infrastructure provisioning using Terraform, CloudFormation.

·         Containerization & Orchestration:

o   Manage and deploy containerized applications using Docker and Kubernetes.

o   Support restacking automation and execute scheduled restacks.

·         Cloud Platform Compliance & Security Enhancements:

o   Lead and execute EC2 restacking initiatives for security and performance.

o   Analyze, coordinate, and follow-up on EC2 restacks across multiple environments.

o   Own and resolve pending restacks for SSO applications and manage stakeholders for other team-owned issues.

o   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.

o   Update deprecated runtime environments for AWS Lambda Functions.

o   Rotate SSL/TLS certificates before expiration (e.g., RDS/Aurora cert updates).

o   Ensure ACP dashboard issues are tracked and escalated as per SLA

·         Directory & Identity Services:

o   Manage and tune LDAP directories for performance and scalability.

o   Integrate and manage SSO applications and services.

o   Finalize and support Ping Directory implementation on Kubernetes, including:

§  Configuration

§  Performance testing

§  CI/CD integration

§  Backup and recovery

§  Non-Prod and Production deployment

o   Design, implement, and manage AWS infrastructure using best practices.

o   Ensure compliance with security standards and support audit processes.

o   Work collaboratively with application teams to build and integrate scalable pipelines for E2E and Production.

o   Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver secure and scalable solutions.

o   Conduct root cause analysis and implement long-term fixes for recurring issues.

o   Maintain and improve disaster recovery and backup strategies.

o   Evaluate and recommend new tools and technologies to improve DevOps practices.

o   Support cost optimization efforts by analyzing and tuning AWS resource usage.

o   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.