DevSecops - Cloud Engineer

Description

At Sequoia Connect, we are a Talent-First Technology Ecosystem that redefines how elite professionals interact with the global digital landscape. We move beyond traditional models to act as a catalyst for the top 1% of global talent, connecting human potential with complex industrial execution. By joining our inner circle, you are not simply taking a position; you are aligning with a strategic partner dedicated to updating your "Human OS" and accelerating your growth through world-class, high-impact projects.

We are currently partnering with a global IT powerhouse that represents the connected world through innovative, customer-centric experiences. As a USD 6 billion organization and one of the top 7 IT service providers globally, our client empowers over 1,200 global customers—including several Fortune 500 companies—to "Rise™." With a massive network of 163,000+ professionals across 90 countries, they are at the absolute forefront of digital transformation, leveraging next-generation technologies such as 5G, AI, Blockchain, and Quantum Computing.

This is your chance to thrive in a workplace recognized as one of the most sustainable corporations in the world. You will join an environment that values innovation and societal impact, working on end-to-end digital transformation projects for global leaders. If you are a driven professional looking for global career opportunities and exposure to high-impact projects within an international network of expertise, this is where you belong.

We are currently searching for a DevSecops - Cloud Engineer:

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain automation frameworks and scripts to streamline security processes and workflows.
• Deploy and manage AWS resources using Terraform, ensuring secure and scalable infrastructure.
• Implement innovative security solutions to reduce the mean time to detect and respond to threats.
• Implement and optimize AWS Step Functions and Lambda for serverless automation workflows.
• Leverage AWS security-centric services (e.g., IAM, Control Tower, KMS, Macie, GuardDuty, CloudTrail, EventBridge) to enhance cloud security.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate security automation into CI/CD pipelines.
• Monitor and troubleshoot AWS infrastructure to ensure high availability, performance, and compliance.
• Stay updated on AWS best practices, security trends, and emerging technologies to drive continuous improvements.
• Perform hands-on support for a wide range of security technologies, including Pipeline security, DevSecOps, CloudFormation templates, Terraform, Docker, Kubernetes, SIEM, CSPM, and Vulnerability Scanners.
• Work independently with minimal supervision, while providing guidance and collaborating with the team as needed.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, a related field (or equivalent work-related experience).
• 3+ years of professional experience in Python, Go, or equivalent development, focusing on automation.
• 3+ years of hands-on experience with AWS technologies, particularly security-centric services (IAM, KMS, Control Tower, Macie, GuardDuty, CloudTrail, EventBridge, etc.).
• Proficiency in writing and developing infrastructure-as-code using Terraform.
• Working knowledge of AWS Step Functions and AWS Lambda for serverless architectures.
• Experience with SIEM, IPS, and Vulnerability Scanners.
• Familiarity with cloud security best practices and compliance frameworks.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently or in a team environment.
• Excellent communication skills to collaborate with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• High-Performance Mindset: Resilience, emotional intelligence, and a focus on agile delivery.
• Technologist DNA: A deep understanding of the difference between "coding" and "engineering."

Desired 

• AWS certification (e.g., AWS Certified Security - Specialty, AWS Certified Solutions Architect).
• Experience with CI/CD tools (e.g., Scalr, Harness, Jenkins) and containerization (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes).
• Knowledge of additional programming languages or scripting tools.
• Familiarity with other cloud platforms (e.g., Alibaba, GCP) is a plus.
• Familiarity with cloud-native foundations or AI coding assistants.

Languages

• Advanced Oral English.
• Advanced Spanish.

Note:

• Fully remote

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