We are seeking an experienced Security Engineer with a strong background in DevOps, DevSecOps, and cloud infrastructure management. The ideal candidate will have hands-on expertise in AWS, GCP, Azure, and microservices architecture, combined with a deep understanding of security principles and best practices. You will be responsible for implementing and securing cloud-based environments, deploying infrastructure with automation tools, and ensuring that security is embedded throughout the development lifecycle.
What youll be doing:
Cloud Infrastructure & Security
Architect and secure highly available, scalable, and fault-tolerant systems across AWS, GCP, and Azure environments.
Design and implement cloud security solutions, focusing on compute, network, storage, content delivery, administration, and security.
Implement security controls for Kubernetes clusters, containerized applications, and cloud-native services.
DevOps & Automation:
Leverage automation technologies (Ansible, Chef, Puppet, Jenkins, Docker) to manage infrastructure and deployment pipelines.
Develop, deploy, and maintain infrastructure-as-code solutions with tools such as CloudFormation, Terraform, and AWS/GCP/Azure CLI.
Enable CI/CD pipelines for secure application delivery while ensuring security is integrated into the build and deployment processes.
Programming & Application Security:
Implement and secure microservices architecture using tools such as AWS Lambda, Docker, Kubernetes, and serverless technologies.
Develop and maintain secure, scalable applications using programming languages such as C++, C#, Java, and Python.
Monitoring & Threat Detection:
Continuously monitor cloud environments to identify and mitigate security threats and vulnerabilities.
Conduct risk assessments and threat modeling for cloud applications and infrastructure.
Use monitoring tools (e.g., AWS CloudWatch, GCP Stackdriver, Azure Monitor) to detect and respond to potential security incidents.
Collaboration & Reporting:
Collaborate with cross-functional teams including business leaders, engineers, and other security professionals to design and implement security solutions.
Communicate security risks, mitigations, and incident reports to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Produce detailed documentation of security policies, procedures, and technical implementations.
Who you are:
3+ years of IT experience with a strong focus on DevOps, DevSecOps, and cloud security engineering.
Strong hands-on experience with cloud platforms such as AWS, GCP, and Azure, and familiarity with their foundational services (e.g., EC2, DynamoDB, API Gateway, RDS, Lambda, CloudFront, etc.).
Strong experience in Kubernetes security controls is a must. CKA/ CKAD/ CKS preferred.
In-depth knowledge of Kubernetes, microservices, container orchestration, and security controls.
Experience designing, deploying, and securing cloud-native applications with a focus on scalability, high availability, and load balancing.
CISSP (Certified Information Systems Security Professional) or equivalent industry-recognized security certifications. Or
AWS Associate or higher certifications (e.g., AWS Certified Solutions Architect Associate). Or equivalent certifications would work
Technical Skills :
Expertise in implementing security best practices in cloud environments and DevOps pipelines.
Familiarity with container security tools and methodologies.
Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills with the ability to quickly identify and address security threats.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills to effectively engage with stakeholders at all levels.
Strong teamwork orientation, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to achieve organizational goals.
Additional Requirements:
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple tasks concurrently.
A proactive approach to learning new technologies and staying up-to-date with industry trends in cloud security.
Benefits
Medical benefits start on the first day of employment
36 PTO days (Sick, Casual and Earned), five recharge days, two volunteer days
Home Office setups and Technology reimbursement
Lifestyle & Family benefits
Ongoing learning & development opportunities (Professional development program, Toast Master club, etc.)
Keyskills: kubernetes microsoft azure devops devsecops aws container event management security compliance cloud security security automation cloud platforms siem vulnerability assessment microservices security engineering gcp troubleshooting
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