DevSecOps Engineer

Talentify; Sparks Corner (MD); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Talentify seeks a DevSecOps Engineer to join its R&D software team in Sparks, MD. The role blends development, operations, and security, focusing on secure pipelines, cloud infrastructure, and FDA-compliant processes.

The candidate will design and manage IaC, implement CI/CD improvements, and ensure secure software delivery across multiple cloud platforms, with strong collaboration and project management skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or STEM field.
• 5-7 years of proven software development experience.
• Strong understanding of DevOps principles and methodologies.
• Experience with CI/CD tools such as Jenkins, GitLab CI, or CircleCI.
• Knowledge of cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud) and securing cloud infrastructures.
• Experience with IaC tools (Terraform/OpenTofu, ARM, Bicep, Ansible, Pulumi).
• Excellent problem‑solving skills and attention to detail.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Self-motivation to plan, organize, and prioritize activities.
• Familiarity with Docker and Kubernetes is preferred.
• Proficient in security tools for static and dynamic analysis (e.g., SonarCloud, OWASP ZAP).

Responsibilities

• Design, provision, and manage cloud infrastructure with IaC tools (Terraform or equivalent).
• Create documentation on CI/CD pipelines and practices for software teams.
• Build, maintain, and troubleshoot CI/CD pipelines for application code and cloud infrastructure.
• Integrate security practices into CI/CD pipelines (scanning, SAST/DAST, compliance checks).
• Monitor and improve system security posture, including vulnerability management and incident response.
• Collaborate with development teams for secure and reliable build, deployment, and operations.
• Stay current on threats and technologies to enhance security posture.
• Develop technical solutions for complex problems using sound engineering principles.
• Adhere to FDA regulations and Waters quality systems.

Skills

DevOps principles

CI/CD

Communication skills

Project management

Self-motivation

Problem solving

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or STEM

Tools

Terraform

OpenTofu

AWS

Azure

Google Cloud

Jenkins

GitLab CI

CircleCI

Docker

Kubernetes

SonarCloud

OWASP ZAP

Job description

Title: DevSecOps Engineer
Duration: Sep 18, 2026 – Sep 17, 2027
Location: Sparks Maryland, MD 21152-0999
Job Summary:

• The DevSecOps Engineer will be part of Client’ R&D software development team.
• Client is a global leader of products and instruments used for diagnosing infectious diseases.
  We are seeking a highly skilled DevSecOps Engineer with a robust background in software development to join our team.
• This role combines expertise in development, operations, and security.
• The ideal candidate will have a comprehensive understanding of the software development lifecycle and will be responsible for integrating security practices at every stage.
• This position requires technical expertise as well as excellent communication skills and project management abilities.
• The candidate must possess the ability to work independently and collaboratively and maintain a positive attitude while working in a fast-paced environment.

Job Responsibilities:

• Design, provision, and manage cloud infrastructure using Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools such as Terraform (or equivalent).
• Create documentation on CI/CD pipelines and practices for software teams.
• Build, maintain, and troubleshoot CI/CD pipelines that deploy both application code and cloud infrastructure.
• Integrate security practices such as automated scanning, static analysis, and security compliance checks into CI/CD pipelines.
• Monitor and improve system security posture, including vulnerability management and incident response.
• Collaborate with development teams to ensure secure and reliable build, deployment, and operational practices.
• Enhance the company’s security posture by staying abreast of the latest threats and technologies.
• Developing technical solutions for complex problems using sound engineering principles.
• Adhering to FDA regulations and Waters quality systems.

Required Skills/Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or other STEM degree
• 5 - 7 years of proven experience in software development
• Strong understanding of DevOps principles and methodologies
• Experience with CI/CD tools such as Jenkins, GitLab CI, or CircleCI
• Knowledge of cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud) and securing cloud infrastructures
• Experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools such as Terraform/OpenTofu, Arm, Bicep, Ansible, Pulumi, etc.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail
• Strong communication and collaboration skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Self-motivated to plan, organize, and prioritize assigned activities
• Familiarity with containerization technologies like Docker and Kubernetes is preferred
• Proficient in using security tools for static and dynamic analysis (e.g., SonarCloud, OWASP ZAP)

Preferred Skills/Experience:

• Experience in performance tuning of applications is preferred
• Experience with either C#, Python, is mandatory while SQL and PowerShell for scripting and automation is preferred