DevSecops Security Engineer with Python

PINNACLE GROUP (Pinnacle Technical Resources); New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 96,000 - 107,000; Full time

Job summary

PINNACLE GROUP (Pinnacle Technical Resources) in New York, NY is seeking a DevSecOps Security Engineer with Python to join a hybrid IT security team. You will implement client security policies in CI/CD tooling and collaborate with Development, DevOps and Security to harden software delivery.

The role requires 5+ years in Python development, Linux expertise, strong Bash scripting, and a solid understanding of CI/CD pipelines. Experience with SAST, OSS tools, Docker and Kubernetes is a plus.

Qualifications

• 5+ years software development experience using Python
• Experience with REST APIs and unit testing frameworks
• 5+ years in Linux, strong Bash scripting
• Deep understanding of CI/CD pipelines
• Experience with Windows environments and basic scripting (DOS/Batch)
• Bachelor’s degree with 10+ years in IT
• Ability to process large datasets for reporting

Responsibilities

• Be part of a team of engineers to implement client specific security policies in the CI/CD security tools including but not limited to SAST, OSS and SCA applications.
• Work with Development, DevOps and Security teams to identify and develop automated security and compliance capabilities in support of DevSecOps processes.
• Define the security rules that needs to be adhered to at a code level in web and mobile applications written in .NET, Java, React, Python and other languages.
• With candidates’ development background and security knowledge, provide secure stable platform for enforcing application security controls.
• Support security standards, design & implement architectural patterns to increase the resiliency and scalability of security platform.
• Work with client’s partners to implement, manage, and optimize security measures within client’s GitHub repositories to continuously improve code integrity and protect against vulnerabilities.

Skills

Python

REST APIs

Linux

Bash scripting

CI/CD pipelines

Windows scripting

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Jenkins

GitHub Actions

TeamCity

Docker

Kubernetes

Job description

DevSecops Security Engineer with Python

IT | Security New York , New York Contract Oct 23, 2026

Role:- DevSecops Security Engineer with Python

Location:- New York, NY (Hybrid 3 days onsite, 2 days remote)

Job Description:

What Candidates Will Do:

• Be part of a team of engineers to implement client specific security policies in the CI/CD security tools including but not limited to SAST, OSS and SCA applications.
• Work with Development, DevOps and Security teams to identify and develop automated security and compliance capabilities in support of DevSecOps processes.
• Define the security rules that needs to be adhered to at a code level in web and mobile applications written in .NET, Java, React, Python and other languages.
• With candidates’ development background and security knowledge, provide secure stable platform for enforcing application security controls.
• Support security standards, design & implement architectural patterns to increase the resiliency and scalability of security platform.
• Work with client’s partners to implement, manage, and optimize security measures within client’s GitHub repositories to continuously improve code integrity and protect against vulnerabilities.

Required skillset:

• Must have: 5 plus years software development experience using PythonoWorking with APIs, including but not limited to ReSToUnit testing frameworks
• Multi-process and multi-thread architecture
• Must have: 5 plus years in linux, strong bash scripting skills.
• Deep understanding of CI CD pipelines
• Working knowledge of windows environment, simple scripting dos-batch etc.
• Bachelor’s degree with 10+ years of work experience in the IT field
• Ability to process large datasets for reporting and analysis.Desired Skillset:
• A self-starter, with a strong desire for learning new technologies and applying them to solve problems
• Knowledge of SAST, OSS technologies
• Ability to perform Python code reviews with minimal assistance
• Expertise in monitoring, alerting, reporting, data analysis is desired.
• Experience with application build environments like Jenkins, GitHub Actions, Teamcity etc.
• DevOps container/orchestration tools (Kubernetes, Docker, Puppet, etc) is a plus
• Experience with evaluation, integration and onboard of security tools such as DAST, RASP, WAF, vulnerability scanner results, container analyzers, open source scanning is a plus

Note:

Pay Range: $70- $78/hour on W2

The specific compensation for this position will be determined by a number of factors, including the scope, complexity and location of the role as well as the cost of labor in the market; the skills, education, training, credentials and experience of the candidate; and other conditions of employment. Our full-time consultants have access to benefits including medical, dental, vision and 401K contributions as well as any other PTO, sick leave, and other benefits mandated by appliable state or localities where you reside or work.