Job Description & Details
The convergence of development, operations, and security is reshaping how modern applications are built and delivered. Organizations are urgently seeking engineers who can embed security into CI/CD pipelines while managing multi‑cloud environments. This DevSecOps Engineer role offers a chance to lead that transformation on a high‑visibility, on‑site project in Fort Lee.
Job Summary
We are looking for a hands‑on DevSecOps Engineer to design, implement, and maintain secure CI/CD pipelines across AWS and GCP. The candidate will automate infrastructure as code, manage vulnerability scanning tools, and ensure high availability through disaster‑recovery practices. Collaboration with developers, security analysts, and operations teams is essential to embed security controls from code commit to production.
Top 3 Critical Skills Table
| Skill | Why it's critical | Mastery Level |
|---|---|---|
| CI/CD Pipelines & Application Deployment | Enables rapid, repeatable releases while embedding security checks early. | Senior |
| Cloud (AWS & GCP) & Infrastructure as Code | Provides scalable, reproducible environments and allows security policies to be codified. | Senior |
| Vulnerability Management & Security Tools (WAF, CrowdStrike, Qualys, SonarQube) | Detects and remediates threats before they reach production, protecting the attack surface. | Senior |
Interview Preparation
- Explain how you would integrate static code analysis and container scanning into a Jenkins/Groovy pipeline. Looking for knowledge of toolchains (e.g., SonarQube, Trivy) and automation scripting.
- Describe the steps to set up a secure, multi‑region VPC on AWS with IaC (Terraform/CloudFormation). Evaluates IaC proficiency, networking, and security group design.
- How do you configure and tune a WAF to protect a public web application hosted on GCP? Assesses understanding of rule sets, false‑positive mitigation, and cloud‑specific services.
- What is your approach to disaster recovery for a microservices architecture using Kubernetes on AWS? Looks for backup strategies, multi‑AZ design, and HA considerations.
- Walk through a real incident where you used CrowdStrike or Qualys to remediate a vulnerability. Tests hands‑on experience with security tools and incident response workflow.
Resume Optimization
- DevSecOps Engineer
- CI/CD pipelines
- AWS Professional Certification
- Google Cloud Platform (GCP)
- Infrastructure as Code (IaC)
- Vulnerability Management
- WAF, CrowdStrike, Qualys, SonarQube
- Linux automation (Bash, Python, Groovy)
- APM tools (Datadog, New Relic, AppDynamics)
- Disaster Recovery & High Availability
Application Strategy
When emailing the recruiter, start with a brief greeting, attach your updated resume, and clearly reference the DevSecOps Engineer opening. Highlight your top three skills—such as CI/CD automation, AWS/GCP IaC expertise, and vulnerability management—and cite a relevant project where you applied them. Mention any certifications (e.g., AWS Professional) and express enthusiasm for contributing to their security‑first pipeline.
Career Roadmap
| Current Role | Typical Experience | Core Focus | Next Position |
|---|---|---|---|
| DevSecOps Engineer | 3‑5 years | Secure pipeline automation, cloud hardening | Senior DevSecOps Engineer |
| Senior DevSecOps Engineer | 5‑7 years | Architecture, team mentorship, advanced threat modeling | DevSecOps Lead / Manager |
| DevSecOps Lead / Manager | 7‑10 years | Strategy, cross‑functional governance, budget | Director of Platform Security |
| Director of Platform Security | 10+ years | Enterprise security roadmap, executive stakeholder alignment | VP of Engineering or CISO |