Senior DevSecOps Engineer (AWS)

TL;DR

Senior DevSecOps Engineer (AWS/Kubernetes): Architecting and implementing secure CI/CD pipelines and AWS cloud infrastructure with an accent on security automation, container orchestration, and compliance-as-code. Focus on embedding security controls throughout the SDLC, managing Kubernetes clusters, and ensuring adherence to NIST and FedRAMP frameworks.

Location: Remote (US). U.S. citizenship is required; H1-B and other visas are not sponsored.

Salary: $140,000 - $160,000 per year

Company

hirify.global (IDS) is a leading provider of custom software products and Government financial management services.

What you will do

• Architect and implement secure CI/CD pipelines and AWS cloud infrastructure.
• Manage and scale Kubernetes clusters using Terraform and OpenTofu.
• Embed security controls and shift-left security practices throughout the software development lifecycle.
• Implement compliance-as-code frameworks based on NIST, STIG, and FedRAMP.
• Collaborate across development, operations, and security teams to build resilient, secure systems.
• Conduct vulnerability management and remediation workflows.

Requirements

• U.S. citizenship is required.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a federal security clearance (Active Secret preferred).
• 3+ years of experience with AWS services, container technologies (Docker/Podman), and CI/CD pipelines.
• 2+ years of experience with Kubernetes orchestration and Infrastructure as Code (Terraform/OpenTofu).
• Expertise in DevSecOps practices, including SAST/DAST tools and container security scanning.
• Proven experience with security compliance frameworks (NIST, STIG, CIS benchmarks, FedRAMP).
• Proficiency in scripting languages such as Python, Bash, or Go.

Nice to have

• Experience with configuration management tools like Ansible, Chef, or Puppet.
• Expertise in monitoring and observability (Prometheus, Grafana, ELK stack, CloudWatch).
• Certifications: AWS Certified Solutions Architect, CKA, Terraform Associate, CISSP, or Security+.
• Experience with API gateway management or ETL platforms (Talend, Apigee).

Culture & Benefits

• Employer-paid health, dental, vision, disability, AD&D, and life insurance.
• 401(k) safe harbor contribution upon eligibility.
• Generous PTO accruals starting at three weeks per year.
• Eleven paid holidays per year.
• Employee referral bonuses.