Devsecops- cloud engineer

OpenTalent; United States; On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

OpenTalent is seeking a security-focused software engineer to design, develop, and maintain automation for cloud security workloads on AWS. You will work with Python/Go, implement Terraform-based infrastructure, and optimize serverless workflows using AWS Step Functions and Lambda.

The role requires collaboration with cross-functional teams to embed security into CI/CD pipelines, monitor AWS resources for availability and compliance, and stay ahead of evolving security best practices.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of professional experience in Python/Go focusing on automation.
• 3+ years of hands-on experience with AWS technologies and security services (IAM, KMS, Control Tower, Macie, GuardDuty, CloudTrail, EventBridge).
• Proficiency in infrastructure-as-code with Terraform and in serverless architectures using Lambda/Step Functions.
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines and security integration across development cycles.
• Familiarity with security best practices, compliance frameworks and tooling like SIEM and CSPM.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop and maintain automation framework and scripts to streamline security processes and workflows.
• Deploy and manage AWS resources using Terraform, ensuring secure and scalable infrastructure.
• Implement security solutions to reduce mean time to detect and respond (MTTD/MTTR).
• Implement and optimize AWS Step Functions and Lambda for serverless automation workflows.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate security automation into CI/CD pipelines.
• Monitor and troubleshoot AWS infrastructure to maintain high availability and compliance.

Skills

Python

Go

Automation

Cloud security

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/IT or equivalent

Tools

Terraform

Docker

Kubernetes

CI/CD pipelines

SIEM

Vulnerability Scanners

CloudFormation

Job description

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in Python, Go or equivalent development,

hands-on experience with AWS security-centric services, and proficiency in AWS Step

Functions and Lambdas. - - - - - -

Design, develop and maintain automation framework and scripts to streamline security

processes and workflows

Deploy and manage AWS resources using Terraform, ensuring secure and scalable

infrastructure

Implement innovative security solutions to reduce the mean time to detect and respond

Implement and optimize AWS Step Functions and Lambda for serverless automation

workflows

Leverage AWS security-centric services (e.g., IAM, Control Tower, KMS, Macie,

GuardDuty, CloudTrail, EventBridge) to enhance cloud security

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate security automation into CI/CD

pipelines

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Monitor and troubleshoot AWS infrastructure to ensure high availability, performance and

compliance - - -

Stay updated on AWS best practices, security trends, and emerging technologies to

drive continuous improvements

Must be able to perform hands‑on support for a wide range of security technologies,

including, but not limited to: Pipeline security, DevSecOps, CloudFormation templates,

Terraform, Docker, Kubernetes, SIEM, CSPM and Vulnerability Scanners

Work independently with minimal supervision, while providing guidance and

collaborating with the team as needed

Required Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, a related field (or

equivalent work-related experience)

3+ years of professional experience in Python, Go or equivalent development, focusing

on automation

3+ years of hands‑on experience with AWS technologies, particularly security-centric

services (IAM, KMS, Control Tower, Macie, GuardDuty, CloudTrail, EventBridge, etc)

Proficiency in writing and developing infrastructure‑as‑code using Terraform

Working knowledge of AWS Step Functions and AWS Lambda for serverless

architectures

SIEM, IPS, and Vulnerability Scanners

Familiar with cloud security best practices and compliance frameworks

Strong problem‑solving skills and the ability to work independently or in a team

environment

Excellent communication skills to collaborate with technical and non‑technical

stakeholders

Preferred Qualifications:

AWS certification (e.g., AWS Certified Security - Specialty, AWS Certified Solutions

Architect)

Experience with CI/CD tools (e.g., Scalr,