DevSecOps Architect: Secure SDLC & Cloud Guardian

Kforce Inc; Fort Lauderdale (FL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Job summary

Kforce Inc. is seeking a DevSecOps Architect in Fort Lauderdale, FL to lead security integration across the software development lifecycle. You will design, implement, and automate secure‑by‑default practices across CI/CD pipelines, cloud platforms, applications, and infrastructure while driving a shift‑left security culture.

You will mentor teams, define DevSecOps metrics, and promote a culture of shared security ownership with a focus on Azure and AWS environments in a dynamic client setting.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in cybersecurity, DevOps, cloud engineering, software engineering, or related disciplines.
• 4+ years focused on DevSecOps, application security, or security engineering.
• Hands‑on experience with Python, Go, PowerShell, or similar scripting/programming languages.
• Expertise with Azure and/or AWS cloud security architectures.
• Experience with Terraform, Ansible, CloudFormation, ARM/Bicep, or other IaC tools.
• Strong knowledge of CI/CD platforms including GitHub Actions, Azure DevOps, GitLab CI, or Jenkins.
• Experience with SAST, DAST, SCA, container security, IaC scanning, and vulnerability management.
• Knowledge of Kubernetes, Docker, Zero Trust principles, IAM, and secure software supply chain practices.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement enterprise DevSecOps architecture and secure SDLC frameworks.
• Build and maintain secure CI/CD pipelines with automated security testing (SAST, DAST, SCA, IaC, container, and secrets scanning).
• Develop security automation, policy-as-code, and compliance-as-code solutions.
• Architect and secure cloud environments across Azure and AWS.
• Lead application security reviews, threat modeling, vulnerability management, and penetration testing efforts.
• Establish cloud security guardrails, infrastructure-as-code standards, and container/Kubernetes security controls.
• Create developer-focused security tools, training, and best practices.
• Define DevSecOps metrics and continuously improve security programs and processes.
• Mentor technical teams and promote a culture of shared security ownership.

Skills

Cybersecurity

DevOps

Cloud security

Scripting

CI/CD

Kubernetes

Zero Trust

IAM

Tools

Terraform

Ansible

CloudFormation

ARM/Bicep

GitHub Actions

Azure DevOps

GitLab CI

Jenkins

Job description

Kforce Inc. is seeking a DevSecOps Architect in Fort Lauderdale, FL to lead security integration across the software development lifecycle. You will design, implement, and automate secure‑by‑default practices across CI/CD pipelines, cloud platforms, applications, and infrastructure while driving a shift‑left security culture.

You will mentor teams, define DevSecOps metrics, and promote a culture of shared security ownership with a focus on Azure and AWS environments in a dynamic client setting.