Staff Engineer –DevSecOps (9809)

Extreme Networks, Inc.; Ontario; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Extreme Networks, Inc. is seeking a Staff Engineer – DevSecOps to lead security, compliance, and risk management initiatives. The role involves designing and implementing security controls aligned with global compliance frameworks such as ISO 27001 and SOC 2. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in security engineering, compliance practices, and cloud-native environments. Join a company committed to fostering an inclusive workplace and advancing digital transformation.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in information security or compliance engineering.
• Experience with ISO 27001, SOC 2, and NIST SP 800-53.
• Strong understanding of cloud-native environments.

Responsibilities

• Implement and maintain security controls aligned with compliance frameworks.
• Collaborate with leadership to ensure adherence to security controls.
• Develop automated security and compliance monitoring tools.

Skills

DevOps security practices

Kubernetes security

Compliance engineering

Access management

Network security principles

Education

Professional certifications such as CISSP, CISA, CISM

Tools

Terraform

Helm

Ansible

Job description

Job Description: Staff Engineer – DevSecOps

Over 50,000 customers globally trust our end-to-end, cloud-driven networking solutions. They rely on our top-rated services and support to accelerate their digital transformation efforts and deliver unprecedented progress. With double-digit growth year over year, no provider is better positioned to deliver scalable outcomes than Extreme.

Inclusion is one of our core values and in our DNA. We are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace that embraces our differences and creates an atmosphere where all our employees thrive because of their differences, not in spite of them.

Become part of Something big with Extreme! As a global networking leader, learn why there’s no better time to join the Extreme team.

We are seeking a highly experienced Staff Engineer – DevSecOps to lead and support our enterprise security, compliance, and risk management initiatives. This individual will play a key role in designing, implementing, and maintaining controls aligned with global compliance frameworks including ISO 27001, SOC 2, and NIST 800-53. The ideal candidate has a deep understanding of security engineering principles, a strong compliance mindset, and a proven track record in driving cross-functional security programs.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Follow established processes for the implementation and maintenance of security controls aligned with ISO 27001, SOC 2, and NIST 800-53.
2. Collaborate with security leadership to ensure adherence to ISO 27001, SOC 2, and NIST 800-53 controls and procedures.
3. Work with internal and external auditors to support audits, evidence gathering, and remediation efforts.
4. Develop and maintain automated security and compliance monitoring tools and dashboards.
5. Translate regulatory requirements into technical requirements and integrate them into the SDLC (Secure Development Lifecycle).
6. Execute tasks related to the implementation and upkeep of compliance controls under ISO 27001, SOC 2, and NIST 800-53 guidance.
7. Conduct gap assessments and risk analysis; define and track remediation efforts to ensure compliance readiness.
8. Maintain strong hands-on experience and understanding of Kubernetes security, including RBAC, pod security policies, network policies, and secrets management.

Required Qualifications:

• 5+ years of experience in information security or compliance engineering roles.
• Practical experience with DevOps security practices, including integrating security controls into CI/CD pipelines (GitLab CI, Jenkins, GitHub Actions, etc.)
• Strong understanding and hands-on experience with ISO 27001, SOC 2 (Type I and II), and NIST SP 800-53.
• Experience working in cloud-native environments (AWS, Azure, or GCP) with secure configuration and governance controls.
• Familiarity with cloud-native security (AWS, GCP, or Azure), container orchestration, and infrastructure-as-code tools like Terraform, Helm, or Ansible.
• Solid knowledge of access management, encryption, logging/monitoring, and network security principles.
• Demonstrated ability to lead technical initiatives, work cross-functionally, and influence at all levels.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with experience in policy and technical documentation writing.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Professional certifications such as CISSP, CISA, CISM, ISO 27001 Lead Implementer/Auditor, or AWS Security Specialty.
• Experience with compliance automation platforms.
• Background in regulated industries such as fintech, healthcare, or government.

Extreme Networks, Inc. (EXTR) creates effortless networking experiences that enable all of us to advance. We push the boundaries of technology leveraging the powers of machine learning, artificial intelligence, analytics, and automation. Over 50,000 customers globally trust our end-to-end, cloud-driven networking solutions and rely on our top-rated services and support to accelerate their digital transformation efforts and deliver progress like never before. For more information, visit Extreme's website or follow us on Twitter, LinkedIn, and Facebook.

We encourage people from underrepresented groups to apply. Come Advance with us! In keeping with our values, no employee or applicant will face discrimination/harassment based on race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, age, gender, marital domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, or veteran status. We also strive to prevent other subtle forms of inappropriate behavior that hinder success. Barriers to success have no place at Extreme Networks.