Senior DevSecOps Engineer

CALIBRE Systems, Inc.; Umm Al Quwain; On-site; AED 330,000 - 441,000; Full time

Job summary

A mission-focused solutions company is seeking a Senior DevSecOps Engineer to deliver advanced DevSecOps and cloud-native automation services. The role involves architecting and managing secure Kubernetes environments, implementing GitOps workflows, and collaborating with teams. Candidates should have 8+ years of experience, expertise in AWS EKS, and strong skills in Kubernetes administration and scripting. This is an on-site position in the United Arab Emirates with a competitive salary and benefits.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Full benefits package

Qualifications

• Advanced Kubernetes (K8s) administration experience.
• Hands-on expertise with AWS EKS.
• Experience with GitOps using Helm and Flux.
• Experience with Istio service mesh for traffic management and security.
• Working knowledge of NGINX ingress controllers and Keycloak.
• Proficiency in scripting and infrastructure as code (Terraform, Ansible, or similar).
• Strong troubleshooting skills across distributed, containerized environments.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Architect, deploy, and manage AWS EKS and Spectro Cloud Palette Vertex clusters.
• Implement GitOps workflows using Helm, Flux, and Istio.
• Build and manage DevSecOps pipelines with security scanning and automated testing.
• Configure NGINX ingress controllers and Keycloak for secure management.
• Provide Kubernetes administration, tuning, and security hardening.
• Collaborate with customer teams for operationalizing deployments.
• Develop documentation for customer support.

Skills

Kubernetes administration

AWS EKS

GitOps using Helm

GitOps using Flux

Istio service mesh

NGINX ingress controllers

Keycloak

Infrastructure as code

Scripting

Troubleshooting

Communication skills

Education

8+ years of experience in cloud infrastructure

Tools

Terraform

Ansible

Job description

Overview

CALIBRE is an employee-owned mission focused solutions and digital transformation company. We are seeking a Senior DevSecOps Engineer to work in our Spectro Cloud Kubernetes management practice. You will deliver advanced DevSecOps, Kubernetes, and cloud-native automation services to clients, helping mission-focused teams operationalize secure, scalable workloads in AWS EKS and Spectro Cloud Palette Vertex environments.

This position can be located at one of four sites: Salt Lake City, UT; Denver, CO; Melbourne, FL; or Huntsville, AL. Position will be on site.

Responsibilities

• Architect, deploy, and manage AWS EKS and Spectro Cloud Palette Vertex clusters for mission workloads.
• Implement GitOps workflows using Helm, Flux, and Istio for secure, automated deployments.
• Build and manage DevSecOps pipelines to integrate security scanning, infrastructure as code, and automated testing within CI/CD processes.
• Configure and optimize NGINX ingress controllers and Keycloak for secure ingress and identity management.
• Provide Kubernetes administration, tuning, and security hardening aligned with best practices.
• Collaborate with customer teams to operationalize deployments while enabling a security-first DevSecOps culture.
• Develop clear documentation and knowledge transfer materials to support customer sustainment.

Required Skills

• Advanced Kubernetes (K8s) administration experience.
• Hands-on expertise with AWS EKS.
• Experience with GitOps using Helm and Flux.
• Experience with Istio service mesh for traffic management and security.
• Working knowledge of NGINX ingress controllers and Keycloak for access and identity management.
• Proficiency in scripting and infrastructure as code (Terraform, Ansible, or similar).
• Strong troubleshooting skills across distributed, containerized environments.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills for remote work and customer interaction.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with additional cloud-native management platforms.
• Experience with Spectro Cloud.
• Certifications in Kubernetes (CKA/CKAD), AWS, or security-related areas.
• Familiarity with implementing STIG and compliance requirements in cloud environments.
• Experience working in agile, mission-driven environments.

Required Experience

• 8+ years of experience across cloud infrastructure, DevSecOps toolchains, and automation pipelines.
• Able to obtain a Top Secret security clearance / Must be a US Citizen.

CALIBRE and its subsidiaries are an Equal Opportunity Employer and support transitioning service members, veterans and individuals with disabilities. We offer a competitive salary and full benefits package. To be considered, please apply via our website at www.calibresys.com. Come join our dynamic team. #CALIBRECareers