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Secops / Security Engineer

MindSource

Role overview

Qualifications

  • Minimum 5+ years in a security engineering role
  • Strong experience with Kubernetes and container orchestration
  • Proficient in Linux system administration
  • Extensive knowledge of databases (both relational and NoSQL)

Responsibilities

  • Secure Kubernetes clusters, containerized workloads, and cloud-native applications
  • Implement secure CI/CD pipelines to enforce security policies in deployments
  • Develop automated security workflows using Python, Ansible, and GitHub Actions
  • Utilize Wazuh, Teleport, and OpenCTI for security monitoring, threat detection, and log analysis

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MindSource

IT Services & IT Consulting

MindSource has delivered software solutions for over two decades to many hundreds of Silicon Valley companies. Our success is based on deep technical foundations, commitment to client satisfaction and our extended worldwide network of technical talent. Visit our website www.mindsource.com or call 650.314.6400 to learn more about Software Development, Systems Engineering, and DevOps Ecosystems offerings!

Company details

Company typeSME
IndustryIT Services & IT Consulting
Company size201 - 500

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Job description

Title: Sr. Security Engineer (Kubernetes)
Location: 100% Remote
Duration: Long term
Type: Contract - W2
 
Experience: Minimum 5+ years in a security engineering role, with a focus on large-scale infrastructure and experience in open-source projects, development, and tooling.
 
Technical Skills:
  • Strong experience with Kubernetes and container orchestration.
  • Proficient in Linux system administration.
  • Extensive knowledge of databases (both relational and NoSQL) with experience in elastic databases.
  • Advanced knowledge of Splunk for monitoring, incident response, and integration with SOC processes.
  • Strong in Python for development, scripting and automation.
  • Demonstrated experience in developing and integrating open-source security tools.
  • Proven experience with SOC automation and streamlining incident response processes.
 
Key Responsibilities:
Kubernetes Infrastructure & Deployment Security:
  • Secure Kubernetes clusters, containerized workloads, and cloud-native applications.
  • Implement secure CI/CD pipelines to enforce security policies in deployments.
  • Conduct Kubernetes security hardening, RBAC configuration, and audit logging.
  • Work with open-source security tools to monitor, detect, and remediate vulnerabilities.
  • Be a builder of securty infra NOT a user
 
DevSecOps & Automation:
  • Develop automated security workflows using Python, Ansible, and GitHub Actions.
  • Integrate container security tools (e.g., Trivy, Falco, Anchore, Open Policy Agent (OPA)).
  • Implement infrastructure-as-code (IaC) security using Ansible and Terraform.
  • Automate compliance checks and enforce security guardrails in CI/CD processes.
 
Security Monitoring & Incident Response:
  • Utilize Wazuh, Teleport, and OpenCTI for security monitoring, threat detection, and log analysis.
  • Set up intrusion detection and SIEM solutions for Kubernetes environments.
  • Respond to security incidents, conduct forensic analysis, and implement remediations.
 
Database & Network Security:
  • Secure PostgreSQL and MariaDB databases with encryption, access control, and monitoring.
  • Implement network security controls, including firewall rules, Zero Trust principles, and intrusion detection.
  • Perform regular vulnerability scans and penetration testing to identify security gaps.

 

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