Staff Engineer - DevSecOps

Ladders; United States; Remote; USD 148,000 - 211,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare

401k matching

Vacation & Holidays

Stock options

FSA

Job summary

Ladders is seeking a Staff Engineer - DevSecOps to strengthen secure software delivery across AI-assisted development and traditional engineering workflows within a regulated life sciences environment.

You will partner with application, cloud, and security teams to identify vulnerabilities, implement remediation strategies, monitor incidents, and ensure compliance with GxP and SOX while enabling innovation. This remote US role offers a competitive six-figure compensation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related discipline with 7 years of experience, or a Master's degree with 5 years of experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Preferred cybersecurity certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CEH, OSCP, or GIAC
• Experience implementing cybersecurity tools and managing security controls in cloud environments
• Experience in IT Security or a similar infrastructure role, preferably as a technical lead
• Knowledge of regulatory compliance in biotech or pharma industries, including GxP and SOX, is preferred

Responsibilities

• Build AI-assisted development tools to enhance coding practices
• Design and improve security solutions, focusing on AI and traditional methodologies
• Identify security weaknesses and implement remediation strategies
• Collaborate with teams to enhance the security of applications and cloud infrastructure
• Investigate and address security incidents and events promptly
• Document findings from security assessments and expand issues as necessary
• Monitor security logs for anomalies and potential threats

Education

Bachelor's degree with 7+ years experience or Master's with 5+ years experience

Job description

For our client, we are seeking a Staff Engineer - DevSecOps to join the team of a leader in the Pharmaceuticals & Biotech space.

This role will focus on strengthening secure software delivery practices across AI-assisted development and traditional engineering workflows. The position will partner closely with application, cloud, and security teams to identify vulnerabilities, improve controls, and respond effectively to security events in a regulated life sciences environment. You will also help shape practical security solutions that support both innovation and compliance.

Location: Remote - US based candidates only, no visa sponsorship available

Compensation: $148,000 – $210,500 annually

Responsibilities

• Build AI-assisted development tools to enhance coding practices
• Design and improve security solutions, focusing on AI and traditional methodologies
• Identify security weaknesses and implement remediation strategies
• Collaborate with teams to enhance the security of applications and cloud infrastructure
• Investigate and address security incidents and events promptly
• Document findings from security assessments and expand issues as necessary
• Monitor security logs for anomalies and potential threats

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related discipline with 7 years of experience, or a Master's degree with 5 years of experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Preferred cybersecurity certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CEH, OSCP, or GIAC
• Experience implementing cybersecurity tools and managing security controls in cloud environments
• Experience in IT Security or a similar infrastructure role, preferably as a technical lead
• Knowledge of regulatory compliance in biotech or pharma industries, including GxP and SOX, is preferred

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
• 401k plan with generous company contributions
• 15 vacation days and 17 paid holidays, including a winter shutdown
• Opportunity to purchase company stock and receive long-term incentives
• Flexible spending accounts available

Our client is an equal opportunity employer.