Security Architecture/DevSecOps Engineer, Contract-to-Hire

Overview of 66degrees

66degrees is a leading consulting and professional services company specializing in developing AI-focused, data-led solutions leveraging the latest advancements in cloud technology. With our unmatched engineering capabilities and vast industry experience, we help the world's leading brands transform their business challenges into opportunities and shape the future of work.

Overview of Role

66degrees is seeking a senior contractor to engage on a 6-month remote assignment with potential to convert permanently. As a Security Architecture Engineer specializing in DevSecOps, you'll be a vital part of our client’s team, ensuring security is seamlessly integrated throughout the software development lifecycle. You'll design, build, and maintain robust security controls across their applications, infrastructure, and on-prem and cloud environments.

Responsibilities

• Integrate security solutions into DevOps workflows and CI/CD pipelines.
• Automate security testing (SAST, DAST, IAST) and enforce security-as-code principles.
• Review and advise on secure architectural patterns for applications and infrastructure.
• Perform threat modeling, risk assessments, and security reviews.
• Implement and maintain security automation tools.
• Manage vulnerabilities and incidents, collaborating with development and operations teams.
• Conduct training and knowledge-sharing sessions to educate developers and operations staff on secure coding practices, security testing, and DevSecOps principles.
• Continuously assess and improve security processes and tools.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in security engineering or DevSecOps.
• Strong understanding of security frameworks (NIST, CIS, OWASP Top 10).
• Experience with DevOps tools, security testing, and cloud infrastructure security (AWS, Azure, GCP).
• Programming and scripting skills (e.g., Python, Go, Java, Bash, PowerShell).
• Experience with IaC tools (e.g., Terraform, Ansible, Puppet, Chef).
• Knowledge of securing microservices, APIs, and distributed systems.
• Cloud security expertise, including IAM, encryption, and network segmentation.
• Strong communication skills and eagerness to work in a highly collaborative environment.
• Bachelor’s degree in Information Security, Computer Science, or equivalent.
• Relevant security certifications (CISSP, CCSP, CKS, etc.) are preferred.

66degrees is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to actual or perceived race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity, national origin, age, weight, height, marital status, sexual orientation, veteran status, disability status or other legally protected class.