Position: Security Engineer / DevSecOps Specialist

Location: Hybrid in Charlotte, Minneapolis, Dallas or Atlanta

Duration:- 6+ Months contract

If this opportunity interests you, please reply to this email with your updated resume and availability for a quick conversation.

Looking forward to hearing from you.

Position Overview

We are seeking a highly skilled Security Engineer / DevSecOps Specialist to join our engineering team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in Application Security, Cloud Platforms (AWS/Azure), and DevOps practices, with hands-on experience in automation, container security, and CI/CD pipeline integration. You will work closely with developers, DevOps, and IT security teams to ensure security is embedded throughout the software development lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities

Design, implement, and manage application security controls across the SDLC.
Integrate and maintain SAST (Static Application Security Testing) and SCA (Software Composition Analysis) tools within CI/CD pipelines.
Secure containerized applications by applying best practices in Docker and Helm Charts.
Collaborate with DevOps teams to secure Jenkins pipelines and optimize CI/CD workflows.
Implement security practices for build tools (Gradle) and ensure secure dependency management.
Perform threat modeling, code reviews, and security assessments for applications developed in Java and Python.
Monitor and enhance cloud security posture across AWS and Azure environments.
Establish automation for security testing and compliance reporting.
Respond to and remediate security vulnerabilities in collaboration with development teams.
Contribute to DevSecOps strategy and roadmap, ensuring alignment with organizational security goals.

Required Skills & Qualifications

Strong experience in Application Security and DevSecOps practices.
Hands-on expertise in SAST/SCA tools (e.g., SonarQube, Checkmarx, Snyk, Veracode, or similar).
Proficiency with Docker and Helm Charts for container orchestration security.
Solid knowledge of DevOps tools and CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins, GitHub Actions, or similar).
Familiarity with Gradle build automation and dependency security.
Programming experience in Java and Python with the ability to perform secure coding practices.
Strong understanding of Cloud security concepts in AWS and/or Azure.
Excellent problem-solving, communication, and collaboration skills.

Preferred Qualifications

Certifications such as AWS Security Specialty, Azure Security Engineer, CEH, CISSP, or GIAC.
Knowledge of IaC security (Terraform, Ansible, etc.).
Familiarity with Kubernetes security and container runtime protection tools.
Experience implementing shift-left security practices.

3-5 Must Haves (need to be highlighted in sizzle & present on resume)

Application Security
SAST/ SCA
Docker
HELM Charts
DevOps / Jenkins
Gradle
Programming: Java, Python
Cloud - AWS/Azure

Security Engineer / DevSecOps Specialist

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