Job description

What You’ll Do:

As a DevSecOps Engineer, you will manage the cloud security implementation for multiple cloud environments to include AWS, Azure, and classified platforms. You will also be responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining secure software development practices and tools for Slingshot’s software development lifecycle.

Position Responsibilities:

Executes all position responsibilities in alignment with Slingshot’s core values, mission, and purpose
Work within Engineering teams to interweave security with the scalability, performance, reliability, and functional requirements to virtualized/cloud computing solutions
Leverage industry best practices and experience to ensure that security is baked into deliverables from the start and that each product and program fully embrace a DevSecOps and “shift-left on security” mentality
Develop automated build and test pipeline strategies including aspects of security and compliance to ensure viability of cloud deployment solutions
Secure and manage cloud-native resource on providers like AWS and Azure through infrastructure-as-code and compliance-as-code
Administer and support developer and user access to cloud resources
Leverage observability tools to monitor security metrics for applications virtualized resources
Participate in Agile software develop and deployment processes
Provide ongoing support for the services and applications that are critical to our business needs
Communicate methods, findings, and hypotheses with stakeholders
Perform other duties as assigned (to be less than 10% of the responsibilities listed above)

Pre-Requisites

Must have an active TS/SCI clearance or be eligible and willing to obtain one

Minimum Requirements

3+ years of professional experience in a DevSecOps or similar role
Experience with container security practices within Kubernetes and Helm
Experience with security configuration of AWS Cloud Native Technologies
Deep working knowledge of version control (Git) and CI/CD tools (GitHub Actions)
Experience with infrastructure as code frameworks including Terraform
Good understanding of networking, routing, firewalls, VPN, SSL
Knowledge of programming/scripting languages (Python, Bash, JavaScript) used in DevSecOps life cycles
Keen attention to detail and industry best practices pertaining to privacy, security, and compliance
Skill and comfort working in a rapidly moving startup environment with dynamic objectives and iteration with users

Preferred Skills

Degree in computer science or related field
Active TS/SCI clearance
Experience with asynchronous processing and/or data streaming technologies, such as AWS Kinesis, Kafka, or ZeroMQ, KNative
Experience with securing data platforms, microservices, distributed systems and deploying into classified cloud environments
Experience with security audits/certifications such as SOC 2 Type 2, FedRAMP, CMMC 2.0, ISO 27001
Early-stage data-centric startup experience

*These skills are guidelines, not hard and fast rules. You don’t have to meet every qualification listed- if your skills are transferable and you meet the minimum requirements, we encourage you to apply.

Location: Remote, United States

Salary Range: $129,502 - $144,444

US-based Candidates: we are currently only able to hire residents of the following U.S. states: AZ, CA, CO, DC, FL, GA, HI, IL, IN, KS, MD, MA, MI, MN, MO, MT, NV, NJ, NM, NY, NC, OR, RI, TN, TX, UT, VT, VA, WA, WV, and WI. We are unable to consider candidates residing in other U.S. states at this time.

Internationally-based Candidates: we are currently only able to hire residents of the following locations: United Kingdom. We are unable to consider candidates residing in other countries at this time.

Equity, Diversity & Inclusion are key to our success. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and our employees are people with different strengths, experiences and backgrounds, who share a passion for creating a safer, more connected world. Diversity not only includes race and gender identity, but also age, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, religion and many other parts of one’s identity. All of our employee’s points of view are key to our success, and we embrace individuality.

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