Security Engineer (DevSecOps)

Netsentries; Dubai; On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Dubai seeks a Security Engineer to enhance CI/CD security practices. The successful candidate will conduct assessments, ensure Kubernetes security, and collaborate with software teams to implement robust security protocols. Applicants should possess strong analytical skills, familiarity with various tools, and relevant certifications.

Qualifications

• Strong background in CI / CD and container technologies.
• Proven experience securing Kubernetes and containerized environments.
• Proficiency in scripting languages.
• Holistic thinking; balancing security and functionality.

Responsibilities

• Conduct security assessments and audits within CI / CD pipelines.
• Review and enhance security measures for Kubernetes and container deployments.
• Collaborate with development teams for continuous improvement in DevSecOps processes.

Skills

CI / CD technologies

Kubernetes security

DevSecOps

Scripting languages

API Gateway

Network segmentation

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

Certified DevSecOps Professional (CDP)

Certified Kubernetes Security Specialist (CKS)

Tools

Jenkins

ArgoCD

GitHub Actions

OpenShift

Job description

Netsentries FZCO is seeking a Security Engineer with expertise in CI / CD Security (DevSecOps). This role is integral in ensuring the security and integrity of our CI / CD Platform, particularly focusing on DevSecOps and Kubernetes security. A significant aspect of the role involves conducting security assessments, recommending designs and enhancements, troubleshooting.

Key Responsibilities :

• Conduct security assessments and audits within CI / CD pipelines. Familiarity with tools such as Jenkins, ArgoCD and GitHub Actions
• Review and enhance security measures for Kubernetes and container deployments.
• Implement and review security practices in cloud-native environments, knowledge about service mesh architectures, API gateways and the CNCF landscape into DevOps processes.
• Oversee security aspects of orchestration platforms like OpenShift.
• Collaborate with various development teams to bring continuous improvement in DevSecOps processes and tools.
• Develop and maintain security documentation and guidelines for CI / CD pipeline tools and processes.
• Relevant certifications (e.g., Certified DevSecOps Professional (CDP)) are a plus.
• Work Closely with engineering teams to ensure security while architecting and building new systems.

Qualifications :

• Strong background in CI / CD and container technologies.
• Proven experience in securing Kubernetes and containerized environments.
• Proficiency in at least one scripting language : Python, Bash, NodeJS
• Familiarity with OpenShift, ArgoCD, GitHub Actions, Istio, and DevSecOps methodologies.
• In-depth knowledge of containers, Kubernetes, docker, API Gateway, Jenkins
• Ability to design and implement robust security protocols and measures.
• Understanding of network segmentation, Network Policies, Egress policies etc.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to collaborate with multiple stakeholders and manage their expectations from a security perspective.
• Holistic thinking; must balance security and functionality using practical demonstrable examples. Must also contribute to and implement “good architecture principles” to lower technical debt.
• Assertive personality; should be able to hold her / his own in a project board or work group setting.
• Superlative written and verbal communication skills; should be able to explain technical observations in an easy-to-understand manner.
• Can work independently and self-motivated.

Preferred Certifications :

• Certified DevSecOps Professional (CDP)
• Certified Kubernetes Security Specialist (CKS)
• Any other equivalent certification for DevSecOps

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Security Engineer • Dubai, Dubai, United Arab Emirates