Senior DevSecOps Engineer

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Senior DevSecOps Engineer to join our team in a hybrid capacity, supporting a key Randstad client in the DC area. In this critical role, you will be responsible for leading the integration of security into our cloud-native development and operations workflows. This is a hands-on position requiring deep expertise in AWS tooling, infrastructure automation, and secure CI/CD practices. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience with AWS Code Pipeline, Code Build, Code Deploy (including blue/green deployments), Bitbucket, Python CDK, and Terraform. As part of a SAFe-agile team, you will be expected to embrace self-management and collaboration, attending important ceremonies and working onsite in DC on a needs basis, including for key SAFe events like PI Planning.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and maintain secure CI/CD pipelines using AWS Code Pipeline, Code Build, and Code Deploy.
• Automate infrastructure provisioning and management using Terraform and AWS CDK (Python).
• Implement and manage blue/green deployment strategies for seamless, zero-downtime releases.
• Integrate security scanning tools (SAST, DAST, SCA) and automated vulnerability checks into all stages of the CI/CD pipeline.
• Collaborate with development and operations teams to establish and enforce secure coding and deployment standards.
• Monitor and respond to security vulnerabilities and threats across applications and cloud infrastructure.
• Ensure compliance with security policies, cloud governance frameworks, and industry best practices (e.g., OWASP, NIST, CIS).
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to other team members on DevSecOps principles and best practices.
• Create and maintain comprehensive documentation for security processes, configurations, and deployment strategies.

Required Qualifications

• Proven experience as a DevSecOps Engineer, with a strong portfolio of projects related to cloud security and automation.
• Deep hands-on experience with core AWS services, including Code Pipeline, Code Build, Code Deploy, IAM, EC2, Lambda, S3, and CloudFormation.
• Proficiency in Python, particularly for infrastructure automation with AWS CDK.
• Extensive experience with Terraform for infrastructure-as-code (IaC).
• Solid understanding of source control management using Bitbucket.
• Familiarity with containerization and orchestration technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes.
• Experience with security tools like Checkmarx and SonarQube.
• Strong understanding of security frameworks, including OWASP, NIST, and CIS.
• Excellent communication, problem-solving, and collaboration skills.
• Ability to work both independently and as a key member of a cross-functional Agile team.

Preferred Certifications

• AWS Certified DevOps Engineer
• Certified DevSecOps Professional (CDP)
• CISSP or other equivalent security certifications

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This is a high PRIORITY requisition. This is a PROACTIVE requisition

Background Check : No


Drug Screen : No