Senior DevSecOps Engineer - Cloud & App Security Lead

Northwestern Mutual Investment Services, LLC; Milwaukee, Northern (WI, KY); Hybrid; USD 119,000 - 178,000; Full time

Job summary

Northwestern Mutual Investment Services, LLC invites seasoned technologists to advance our DevSecOps & Cloud Security practice. You’ll collaborate with cross-functional teams to mature security tooling and automation across the enterprise, ensuring safe software delivery.

The role emphasizes security-first engineering and proactive threat mitigation in an agile environment. Required are strong communication, collaboration with engineering teams, and hands-on experience with AWS, GitLab CI,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience with CS/CE/SE/MIS field.
• 4+ years' experience with cloud technologies and CI/CD pipelines (AWS, GitLab CI, Kubernetes).
• 5+ years' experience in development, infrastructure, or cybersecurity.
• Experience with security tests (static/dynamic analysis, SCA, pen tests).
• Experience with CICD pipelines to automate deployments.

Responsibilities

• Engineer automation-focused solutions to reduce manual tasks.
• Advise application and engineering teams on Application and Cloud Security.
• Operate security tools within SDLC (SAST, DAST, SCA, CSPM).
• Monitor threats and advise on tactical and strategic security initiatives.
• Mentor staff to ensure quality and productivity.

Skills

Security

Teamwork

Communication

Python

JavaScript

Cloud

CI/CD

Security testing

DevSecOps

Self-directed

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/CE/SE/MIS

Tools

AWS

GitLab CI

Kubernetes

SAST

DAST

SCA

CSPM

Job description

Northwestern Mutual Investment Services, LLC invites seasoned technologists to advance our DevSecOps & Cloud Security practice. You’ll collaborate with cross-functional teams to mature security tooling and automation across the enterprise, ensuring safe software delivery.

The role emphasizes security-first engineering and proactive threat mitigation in an agile environment. Required are strong communication, collaboration with engineering teams, and hands-on experience with AWS, GitLab CI,