DevSecOps Engineer

We are seeking an experienced and proactive DevSecOps Engineer to join our Cybersecurity Application Platform Security Team to secure our Geographic Information Systems (GIS) applications as a part of large business transformation effort – Elevate. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with cybersecurity platforms, with a deep understanding of cloud security (especially AWS), strong experience with DevSecOps practices, and an understanding of GIS applications to operate the environment securely, enhance security posture, secure CI/CD pipelines and continuously bake-in security and compliance

Key Responsibilities:

• Work with Elevate (GIS) teams to bake-in security controls part of design and implement secure AWS architectures for GIS applications

• Provide security best practices for implementing COTS software such as ArcGIS in AWS. 

• Implement and maintain robust security measures & DevSecOps Framework (SHIELD) throughout every phase of development, from planning to deployment and maintenance across CI/CD pipeline. (‘Secure by design’, ‘Secure by default’) 

• Implement security policy-as-code (PaC) & Compliance-as-Code (CaC) and integrates continuous security testing within CI/CD pipelines

• Report on DevSecOps specific security metrics, KPIs, KRIs to track progress and demonstrate the value of security investments aligning with IT, Cyber L1, L2s.

• Partner with SIOC team to perform code reviews and static analysis to identify security vulnerabilities

• Validate Identity and Access Management (IAM) policies and roles

• Secure data at rest and in transit using AWS encryption services

• Work with stakeholders to implement network security measures, including VPCs, security groups, and NACLs

• Stay updated on emerging threats, vulnerabilities, and security trends related to AWS, Azure and DevSecOps practices.

• Promote cybersecurity awareness among developers and stakeholders. 

• Foster a security-first mindset across Elevate application platform teams, promoting shared responsibility for cybersecurity (lead by cyber, owned by all).

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Security, or a related field (or equivalent experience).

• 5+ years of experience in IT security, with at least 3 years focused on DevSecOps, DevOps or Security Engineering roles

• Extensive hands-on experience with AWS services and security best practices

• Strong understanding of GIS applications (ArcGIS) and their security requirements

• Proficiency in scripting languages such as Python, Bash, or Ruby

• Experience with CI/CD tools (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab CI, or AWS CodePipeline)

• Knowledge of container technologies and orchestration platforms (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes)

• Familiarity with infrastructure-as-code tools (e.g., Terraform, CloudFormation)

• Understanding of security standards and frameworks (e.g., NIST CSF)

• Excellent communication and collaboration skills

• Familiarity with the shared responsibility model in cloud environments (AWS, Azure) and hybrid cloud deployments.

• CISSP, CISM, or DevSecOps-specific credentials are a plus.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with excellent communication and teamwork abilities.

Preferred Technical Skills:

• Experience with scripting languages (e.g., Python, PowerShell) for automation of security tasks.

• Knowledge of container security (Docker, Kubernetes)

• Familiarity with secure software development lifecycle (SDLC) practices.

Soft Skills  

• Excellent Communication Skills: Ability to clearly articulate security concepts to diverse audiences, including engineers, product managers, and executives.  

• Collaboration & Influence: Proven ability to work cross-functionally with teams to align