DevSecOps Engineer

Real; Sparks Corner (MD); On-site; USD 120,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Real is seeking a DevSecOps Engineer to join a dynamic R&D software team focused on advanced diagnostics for infectious diseases. You will design and manage cloud infrastructure with IaC tools like Terraform, build and troubleshoot CI/CD pipelines, and integrate automated security checks throughout the SDLC.

The ideal candidate has 5–7 years of software development experience, strong DevOps and cloud platform knowledge (AWS/Azure/GCP), and proficiency in C# and Python.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related STEM field.
• 5–7 years of proven software development experience.
• Strong DevOps and CI/CD expertise with Jenkins, GitLab CI or CircleCI.

Responsibilities

• Design, provision, and manage cloud infrastructure with IaC tools.
• Develop and maintain CI/CD pipelines deploying apps and cloud resources.
• Integrate automated security scanning, static analysis, and compliance checks.
• Monitor and enhance security posture; respond to incidents; coordinate with dev teams.

Skills

DevSecOps

CI/CD tools

Jenkins

GitLab CI

CircleCI

AWS

Azure

Google Cloud

Terraform

IaC

Docker

Kubernetes

Security tools

C#

Python

PowerShell

SQL

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science

Tools

Terraform

OpenTofu

Bicep

Ansible

Pulumi

Job description

We are seeking a DevSecOps Engineer to join a dynamic R&D software development team focused on advanced diagnostics for infectious diseases. This role requires a blend of development, operations, and security expertise, with a strong emphasis on integrating security practices throughout the software development lifecycle.

As a DevSecOps Engineer, you will design, provision, and manage cloud infrastructure using Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools such as Terraform or similar platforms. You will be responsible for building, maintaining, and troubleshooting CI/CD pipelines that deploy both application code and cloud resources, ensuring robust documentation and best practices for software teams. Integrating automated security scanning, static analysis, and compliance checks into these pipelines will be a key part of your responsibilities.

You will monitor and enhance system security posture, manage vulnerabilities, and respond to incidents, collaborating closely with development teams to ensure secure and reliable deployment and operational practices. Staying current with emerging threats and technologies is essential, as is adhering to regulatory requirements and quality systems.

The ideal candidate holds a bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related STEM field and has 5-7 years of proven experience in software development. A strong understanding of DevOps principles, experience with CI/CD tools (such as Jenkins, GitLab CI, or CircleCI), and proficiency in cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud) are required. Familiarity with IaC tools, containerization technologies like Docker and Kubernetes, and security tools for static and dynamic analysis is preferred. Experience with C# and Python is mandatory, while SQL and PowerShell for scripting and automation are advantageous. Excellent problem-solving, communication, and project management skills are essential for success in this fast-paced environment.

Must-Have Skills: DevOps principles, CI, CD tools, Jenkins, GitLab CI, CircleCI, cloud platforms, AWS

Nice-to-Have Skills: Docker, Kubernetes, SonarCloud, OWASP ZAP, SQL, PowerShell, performance tuning, problem-solving, collaboration, project management, Azure, Google Cloud, Infrastructure as Code, Terraform, OpenTofu, Arm, Bicep, Ansible, Pulumi, C#, Python

EOE Statement: Specialist Staffing Group is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

To find out more about Real, please visit www.realstaffing.com