Sr. AWS DevsecOps Engineer

E-Solutions

Mountain View (CA)

On-site

USD 175,000 - 219,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

A leading IT consulting firm is seeking a Senior AWS DevOps Security Engineer to design and maintain its security infrastructure. This role involves scripting, automation, and compliance management using AWS best practices. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in security-based environments and strong proficiency in AWS services. Candidates with a proactive approach and excellent communication skills will thrive in this role, enhancing the company's cloud security posture.

Qualifications

Minimum of 8 years' experience in a security-based environment focused on high-quality solutions.
AWS Certification required.
Experience with containerization and strong hands-on experience with EC2, IAM.

Responsibilities

Design and implement security infrastructure for the organization.
Lead and execute EC2 restacking initiatives for security enhancements.
Manage LDAP directories and integrate SSO applications.

Skills

AWS services

Security solutions

Python

Bash

PowerShell

Docker

Kubernetes

CI/CD pipelines

Terraform

Java

Education

Bachelor’s and/or Master’s in computer science or IT

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Summary

We are seeking highly skilled and proactive Senior AWS DevOps Security Engineer. Candidate will be responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining an organization's security infrastructure and systems. The main responsibilities will include:

Key Responsibilities:

Scripting & Automation:
Develop and maintain automation scripts using Python, Bash, and PowerShell.
Build and enhance CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins, Git, and related tools.
Implement monitoring and alerting using CloudWatch, Splunk, and custom dashboards.
Containerization & Orchestration:
Manage and deploy containerized applications using Docker and Kubernetes.
Support restacking automation and execute scheduled restacks.
Cloud Platform Compliance & Security Enhancements:
Lead and execute EC2 restacking initiatives for security and performance.
Analyze, coordinate, and follow-up on EC2 restacks across multiple environments.
Own and resolve pending restacks for SSO applications and manage stakeholders for other team-owned issues.
Work on the remediation of IMDS deprecation, EBS volume compliance, EC2 mount space issues, S3/SNS/SQS encryption gaps, resource tag enforcement and related issues.
Update deprecated runtime environments for AWS Lambda Functions.
Ensure ACP dashboard issues are tracked and escalated as per SLA
Directory & Identity Services:
Manage and tune LDAP directories for performance and scalability.
Integrate and manage SSO applications and services.
Finalize and support Ping Directory implementation on Kubernetes, including:
Configuration
Performance testing
CI/CD integration
Backup and recovery
Non-Prod and Production deployment
Design, implement, and manage AWS infrastructure using best practices.
Ensure compliance with security standards and support audit processes.
Work collaboratively with application teams to build and integrate scalable pipelines for E2E and Production.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver secure and scalable solutions.
Conduct root cause analysis and implement long-term fixes for recurring issues.
Maintain and improve disaster recovery and backup strategies.
Evaluate and recommend new tools and technologies to improve DevOps practices.
Support cost optimization efforts by analyzing and tuning AWS resource usage.
Must have demonstrable experience in implementation of security solutions, including production of supporting design, delivery, and process documentation.

Qualifications and Skills:

Bachelor’s and/or Master’s in computer, IT or related field
Minimum of 8 years' experience in a security-based environment focused on design and delivery of high quality, robust and scalable security solutions
AWS Certification (e.g., AWS Certified DevOps Engineer or Solutions Architect).
Experience with containerization (Docker, Kubernetes).
Strong hands-on experience with AWS services, especially EC2, IAM, and networking.
Proven experience with EC2 restacking or similar infrastructure refresh projects.
Familiarity with LDAP, Active Directory, and SSO protocols (SAML, OAuth).
Proficiency in Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools like Terraform or CloudFormation.
Experience with Linux system administration and shell scripting.
Experience with Java and backend/full-stack development is a plus
Knowledge of security best practices in cloud environments.
Exposure to Agile/Scrum methodologies.
Strong problem-solving and communication skills.
Demonstrable understanding of security risk and its relation to individual customer environments
Creative approach to solving security problems with a focus on pragmatism to drive successful outcomes
Excellent customer interface skills – communication & ability to deliver presentations, drive meetings.
Develop long term valued relationships with the client.
Ability to adapt in a rapidly changing environment, work effectively under pressure and adapt to differing environments and cultures.