DevSecOps Engineer

Placements24; Polokwane; Hybrid; ZAR 1,437,000 - 2,395,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Completely remote work

Health and wellness benefits

Professional development opportunities

Performance-based incentives

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an experienced DevSecOps Engineer to join our fully remote team. You will embed security across the SDLC, automate security controls, and ensure security is a core part of DevOps practices in a distributed environment.

You will work with development and operations to build secure, scalable applications, integrate SAST/DAST/IAST, manage secrets, and promote a security-first mindset while collaborating remotely.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field.
• 4+ years of experience in DevOps or DevSecOps with a security focus.
• Proficiency in scripting languages such as Python, Bash, or Go.
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and their security services.
• Hands-on experience with CI/CD tools (Jenkins, GitLab CI, Azure DevOps) and security scanning tools.
• Solid understanding of containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes) and their security implications.

Responsibilities

• Integrate security controls and tools into the CI/CD pipeline to enable automated security testing (SAST, DAST, IAST).
• Develop and maintain secure infrastructure automation using Terraform and Ansible.
• Implement and manage container security solutions (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes security).
• Collaborate with development teams to identify and remediate security vulnerabilities in code and applications.
• Monitor application and infrastructure security in production environments and respond to security incidents.
• Promote a security-first culture and provide guidance on secure coding practices and DevSecOps principles.
• Manage secrets and sensitive data securely throughout the development and deployment process.

Skills

Python scripting

CI/CD pipelines

Cloud security

Security automation

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science/Engineering

Tools

Terraform

Ansible

Docker

Kubernetes

Jenkins

GitLab CI

Azure DevOps

Job description

Our client is looking for an experienced DevSecOps Engineer to join their innovative, fully remote team. This role is integral to embedding security practices throughout the software development lifecycle, from code inception to deployment and operations. You will be responsible for implementing and automating security measures, ensuring that security is a core component of our DevOps processes. This is an exciting opportunity for a skilled professional to drive security improvements, collaborate with development and operations teams, and build secure, scalable applications in a truly distributed environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Integrate security controls and tools into the CI/CD pipeline to enable automated security testing (SAST, DAST, IAST).
• Develop and maintain secure infrastructure automation using tools like Terraform and Ansible.
• Implement and manage container security solutions (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes security).
• Collaborate with development teams to identify and remediate security vulnerabilities in code and applications.
• Monitor application and infrastructure security in production environments and respond to security incidents.
• Promote a security-first culture and provide guidance on secure coding practices and DevSecOps principles.
• Manage secrets and sensitive data securely throughout the development and deployment process.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field.
• 4+ years of experience in DevOps or DevSecOps roles, with a strong focus on security.
• Proficiency in scripting languages such as Python, Bash, or Go.
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and their security services.
• Hands-on experience with CI/CD tools (Jenkins, GitLab CI, Azure DevOps) and security scanning tools.
• Solid understanding of containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes) and their security implications.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills for working effectively in a remote team.

Benefits

• A highly competitive salary with performance-based incentives.
• Completely remote work setup, allowing you to work from anywhere.
• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits package.
• Professional development opportunities, including training and conference attendance.
• Be part of a forward-thinking company that prioritizes security and innovation in a remote setting.