DevSecOps Engineer (Cloud Security, Kubernetes & CI/CD Automation) | Ekaa Technology | Abu Dhabi, UAE

Ekaa Technology; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 152,000 - 182,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance Included

Flight Ticket Included

UAE Employment Visa Provided

Paid Annual Leave

5-Day Work Week (Mon-Fri)

UAE Labor Law Benefits

Job summary

Ekaa Technology in Abu Dhabi seeks an experienced DevSecOps Engineer to embed security across the software delivery lifecycle. You will secure cloud environments, containers, and CI/CD pipelines while collaborating with DevOps, infrastructure, and cloud teams to implement best practices.

The role emphasizes hands-on security testing, IaC governance, and automation to reduce risk and accelerate secure deployments in enterprise environments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field.
• 6+ years in DevSecOps or cloud security roles.
• Strong CI/CD experience with Jenkins, GitHub Actions, GitLab CI.
• Hands-on with AWS, Azure, and/or Google Cloud Platform environments.
• Knowledge of IaC security and container security best practices.
• Experience with SAST/DAST and software supply chain security.
• Proficient in Python, Bash, or Go for automation.

Responsibilities

• Integrate security controls into CI/CD pipelines.
• Perform secure code reviews and automate security testing.
• Implement and manage SAST, DAST, and SCA solutions.
• Monitor infrastructure and applications for vulnerabilities, threats, and compliance violations.
• Secure cloud environments across AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud Platform.
• Develop and enhance IaC security standards and governance.
• Implement container security best practices for Docker and Kubernetes.
• Collaborate with development and operations teams to ensure secure software delivery.
• Conduct vulnerability assessments and remediation activities.
• Support incident response, security monitoring, and risk management initiatives.
• Develop automation scripts and security workflows to improve efficiency.
• Maintain security documentation and implementation procedures.

Skills

CI/CD pipelines

Kubernetes

Cloud security

DevSecOps

SAST/DAST security

IaC security

Automation scripting

Vulnerability management

Python Bash Go

Security testing

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in CS, Cybersecurity, IT

Tools

Jenkins

GitHub Actions

GitLab CI

SonarQube

Checkmarx

OWASP ZAP

Burp Suite

Terraform

Docker

Kubernetes

Job description

Job Title: DevSecOps Engineer (Cloud Security, Kubernetes & CI/CD Automation) | Ekaa Technology | Abu Dhabi, UAE

Recruiting Company: Ekaa Technology

Job Location: Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates (Onsite)

Job Type: 12-Month Contract

• Start Date: 15 September 2026
• Contract Duration: 12 Months
• Budget: Up to AED 15,000 per Month
• UAE Employment Visa Provided
• Medical Insurance Included
• Flight Ticket Included
• Paid Annual Leave and UAE Labor Law Benefits
• 5-Day Work Week (Monday to Friday)
• Two-Round Interview Process
• Immediate and Short-Notice Candidates Preferred

Position Summary

Ekaa Technology is seeking experienced DevSecOps Engineers to join a dynamic technology team in Abu Dhabi. This role focuses on integrating security into every stage of the software development lifecycle, ensuring cloud infrastructure, applications, containers, and CI/CD pipelines remain secure, compliant, and resilient in modern enterprise environments.

Detailed Job Description

As a DevSecOps Engineer, you will play a critical role in strengthening the organization’s security posture by embedding security controls into development, deployment, and operational processes. You will work closely with DevOps, infrastructure, cloud, and application teams to automate security testing, secure cloud environments, and implement best practices across containerized and cloud-native platforms. The position requires hands‑on expertise with CI/CD automation, Kubernetes security, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), cloud security frameworks, and application security testing tools. You will proactively identify vulnerabilities, support compliance initiatives, and drive security automation throughout the software delivery lifecycle. This is an excellent opportunity for security‑focused DevOps professionals looking to work on enterprise‑scale cloud and automation projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Integrate security controls and best practices into CI/CD pipelines.
• Perform secure code reviews and automate application security testing processes.
• Implement and manage SAST, DAST, and Software Composition Analysis (SCA) solutions.
• Monitor infrastructure and applications for vulnerabilities, threats, and compliance violations.
• Secure cloud environments across AWS, Microsoft Azure, and Google Cloud Platform.
• Develop and enhance Infrastructure as Code (IaC) security standards and governance.
• Implement container security best practices for Docker and Kubernetes environments.
• Collaborate with development and operations teams to ensure secure software delivery.
• Conduct vulnerability assessments and coordinate remediation activities.
• Support incident response, security monitoring, and risk management initiatives.
• Develop automation scripts and security workflows to improve operational efficiency.
• Maintain security documentation, standards, and implementation procedures.

Required Qualifications & Skills

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Information Technology, or a related field.
• 6+ years of DevOps, DevSecOps, Cloud Security, or Infrastructure Security experience.
• Strong experience with CI/CD platforms such as Jenkins, GitHub Actions, and GitLab CI.
• Hands‑on expertise with AWS, Azure, and/or Google Cloud Platform environments.
• Strong knowledge of Docker, Kubernetes, and container security best practices.
• Experience implementing Infrastructure as Code (IaC) security controls.
• Hands‑on experience with SAST tools such as SonarQube, Checkmarx, or equivalent.
• Experience with DAST tools such as OWASP ZAP, Burp Suite, or similar platforms.
• Knowledge of dependency scanning and software supply chain security tools.
• Proficiency in Python, Bash, Go, or other automation scripting languages.
• Strong understanding of DevSecOps methodologies and secure SDLC practices.
• Experience with vulnerability management, threat detection, and compliance controls.
• Excellent troubleshooting, analytical, and communication skills.

Nice-to-Have Skills

• AWS Security, Azure Security, or Google Cloud security certifications.
• Certified Kubernetes Security Specialist (CKS).
• HashiCorp Terraform experience.
• Experience with SIEM, SOAR, and security monitoring platforms.
• Knowledge of Zero Trust security architecture and cloud-native security frameworks.
• CISSP, CEH, Security+, or other cybersecurity certifications.

Recruitment Pro Tip

For DevSecOps positions, hiring managers look for candidates who can demonstrate measurable security improvements in CI/CD pipelines, cloud environments, and Kubernetes platforms. Highlight specific automation projects, vulnerabilities remediated, compliance initiatives supported, security tools implemented, and quantifiable reductions in security risk or deployment time to significantly strengthen your application.