Job#: 3019996 Job Description: Job Description: Senior DevSecOps Cloud Engineer (AWS & Google Cloud Platform)Location: Hybrid (Local candidates only - onsite as required)
Employment Type: Contract
Work Environment: Hybrid schedule with structured on-site expectations; must provide secure remote work setup
OverviewA technology-focused organization is seeking a highly experienced
Senior DevSecOps Cloud Engineer to support cloud modernization, security enhancements, and DevSecOps automation across AWS and Google Cloud environments. This role requires expert-level cloud engineering capabilities, strong security integration skills, and the ability to collaborate with internal development and infrastructure teams.
ResponsibilitiesCloud Architecture & Security (AWS & Google Cloud Platform)- Design, implement, and optimize secure, scalable cloud architectures in AWS and Google Cloud Platform.
- Conduct IAM reviews and implement least-privilege and identity-hardening strategies.
- Configure and manage cloud-native security tools such as:
- AWS: GuardDuty, Config, CloudTrail, Security Hub
- Google Cloud Platform: Security Command Center, Cloud Armor, Cloud Logging & Monitoring
- Ensure encryption of data in transit and at rest; manage key lifecycle using AWS KMS and Google Cloud Platform Cloud KMS.
DevSecOps Pipeline Engineering- Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines with embedded security controls.
- Implement automated security testing (SAST, DAST, SCA).
- Integrate security gates into GitHub Actions, Jenkins, GitLab, or comparable CI/CD systems.
- Manage secrets securely using AWS Secrets Manager, Google Cloud Platform Secret Manager, and enterprise vaulting tools.
Infrastructure as Code (IaC) & Automation- Develop and maintain IaC using Terraform, Ansible, and AWS CloudFormation (if needed).
- Implement Policy-as-Code using OPA Gatekeeper or Terraform Sentinel.
- Automate provisioning of compute, network, storage, and cloud security components.
Containers & Kubernetes Security- Support containerized workloads using Docker and Kubernetes.
- Perform cluster and workload hardening (Pod Security Standards, RBAC, secure runtime configurations).
- Integrate vulnerability scanning tools (e.g., RiskSense or similar).
- Implement service mesh or zero-trust networking models as appropriate.
Monitoring, Logging & Incident Response- Configure observability tools including Zabbix, Prometheus, Grafana, CloudWatch, and Google Cloud Platform Logging/Monitoring.
- Build dashboards and configure alerts for performance, security events, and compliance metrics.
- Participate in incident response, threat analysis, and root-cause investigations.
Compliance & Governance- Support compliance frameworks including NIST, SOC 2, ISO 27001, and FedRAMP (as applicable).
- Automate audit evidence collection where possible.
- Implement governance guardrails, tagging standards, resource controls, and cloud account hygiene policies.
Documentation & Knowledge Transfer- Produce detailed architecture diagrams, deployment documentation, and operational runbooks.
- Provide knowledge transfer and cross-training to internal technical teams on tools, environments, and DevSecOps processes.
Additional Duties- Collaborate with technical leadership, developers, and infrastructure teams on modernization initiatives.
- Recommend process improvements, tooling upgrades, and automation opportunities.
- Deploy and administer hosting environments including Linux/Windows servers, containers, databases, and storage.
- Develop APIs and interfaces that support automated infrastructure provisioning.
- Operate with minimal supervision and adhere to all organizational security and compliance standards.
Minimum Qualifications- 7-10+ years of experience in cloud engineering, DevSecOps, or security engineering roles.
- Expert-level experience with AWS and Google Cloud Platform cloud services.
- Strong proficiency with IaC (Terraform, Ansible), CI/CD, and automation.
- Hands-on container security and Kubernetes experience.
- Strong scripting skills (Python, Bash, or similar).
- Ability to work successfully in a hybrid schedule with required on-site presence.
- Must pass background and security checks as required by the organization.
Work Environment Requirements- Must provide a secure, private, professional remote work setup including:
- High-speed, secure internet
- Monitors, docking station, keyboard/mouse, and peripherals
- Workspace suitable for focused, uninterrupted work
- Consistent attendance is required; schedule adjustments must be approved in advance.
EEO Employer
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Apex Systems is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRated's Best of Staffing in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work in the United Kingdom and Mexico. Apex uses a virtual recruiter as part of the application process. Click for more details.
Apex Benefits Overview: Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our 'Welcome Packet' as well, which an Apex team member can provide.
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