Remote DevSecOps Engineer

Placements24; Polokwane; Hybrid; ZAR 600,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock options

Health benefits

Remote work

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Remote DevSecOps Engineer to join a fast-paced SaaS team. You will build secure CI/CD pipelines, automate security testing, and enforce security controls across cloud platforms. The role emphasizes collaboration with developers and operations in a remote-first environment.

You will implement IaC with a security focus, stay current on tools and threats, and help secure software offerings from anywhere. This is a fully remote, distributed team position.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience in CS/engineering.
• Experience in DevSecOps with security integrated into SDLC.
• Proficiency with CI/CD tools and cloud security services.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and maintain secure CI/CD pipelines.
• Automate security testing (SAST, DAST, SCA) within development workflows.
• Implement and manage security controls for cloud infrastructure (AWS, Azure, GCP).
• Develop and maintain infrastructure as code with a security focus (Terraform, Ansible).
• Collaborate with development and operations teams to embed security practices.
• Conduct security reviews of code and infrastructure configurations.
• Monitor security alerts and respond to vulnerabilities in production.
• Manage secrets and access control within development and production environments.

Skills

DevSecOps

CI/CD

Cloud security

Scripting (Python/Bash)

Docker/Kubernetes

Security testing (SAST/DAST/SCA)

Infrastructure as Code

Security principles

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field

Tools

Jenkins

GitLab CI

Azure DevOps

Terraform

Ansible

Docker

Kubernetes

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a fast-paced SaaS company, is seeking a talented Remote DevSecOps Engineer to join their entirely remote engineering team. This role is pivotal in integrating security practices throughout the entire software development lifecycle, ensuring that security is a core component from code creation to deployment and maintenance. You will be responsible for building and automating secure CI\/CD pipelines, implementing security controls, and fostering a culture of security awareness among development teams. As a remote-first opportunity, this position offers exceptional flexibility and the chance to contribute to a company that values innovation and security in a distributed environment. You will play a key role in securing our client's software offerings from anywhere.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and maintain secure CI\/CD pipelines.
• Automate security testing (SAST, DAST, SCA) within the development workflow.
• Implement and manage security controls for cloud infrastructure (e.g., AWS, Azure).
• Develop and maintain infrastructure as code (IaC) with a security focus.
• Work closely with development and operations teams to embed security best practices.
• Conduct security reviews of code and infrastructure configurations.
• Monitor security alerts and respond to vulnerabilities in production environments.
• Manage secrets and access control within the development and production ecosystems.
• Stay current with DevSecOps tools, techniques, and emerging threats.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• Minimum of 4 years of experience in DevOps, SecOps, or a related engineering role, with a strong focus on security.
• Proficiency in CI\/CD tools such as Jenkins, GitLab CI, or Azure DevOps.
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and their security services.
• Hands-on experience with containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Proficiency in scripting languages (e.g., Python, Bash) for automation.
• Knowledge of security testing tools (SAST, DAST, SCA).
• Familiarity with infrastructure as code (e.g., Terraform, Ansible).
• Strong understanding of security principles and best practices.
• Excellent collaboration and communication skills, essential for remote teamwork.

Benefits

• Our client offers a competitive salary, stock options, and comprehensive health and wellness benefits.
• This is a fully remote position, offering significant work-life balance and flexibility.
• Employees have access to modern DevSecOps tools and platforms, as well as opportunities for continuous professional development and training.
• Join a forward-thinking company that prioritizes security and empowers its remote workforce.