Development Security & Operations Engineer

Responsibilities

Kforce has a client seeking a Development Security & Operations Engineer in Miami, FL (Florida).Responsibilities:

• Implement and maintain security tools and practices within the CI/CD pipeline
• Conduct regular security assessments and vulnerability testing to identify and mitigate risks
• Collaborate with software developers to incorporate secure coding practices
• Use tools to automate scans, code verification, and other security tasks
• Automate security processes to ensure seamless integration into the development workflow
• Monitor and respond to security incidents, ensuring rapid and effective resolution
• Stay updated with the latest security threats and trends and advise on necessary updates or changes to security protocols
• Work with cloud-based infrastructures, ensuring they are securely configured and compliant with industry standards
• Promote a culture of security awareness across the organization

Skills

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or a related field. In lieu of a degree, a minimum 10 years of experience in cybersecurity and/or development
• Proven experience in a DevOps, cybersecurity, or related role
• Proficiency in programming languages such as Python, Java, or Ruby, and scripting languages for automation tasks
• Familiarity with CI/CD tools, container orchestration, and infrastructure as code (IaC) tools
• A strong understanding of security principles, practices, and tools; This includes knowledge of threat modeling, risk management, security protocols, encryption technologies, and vulnerability assessment
• Understanding of risk assessment techniques and security best practices
• Skills in securing cloud environments, including experience with cloud service providers like Azure and AWS and understanding of cloud-native security tools and practices
• Understanding of network architectures, protocols, and secure network design; Knowledge of system administration is also crucial for securing the underlying infrastructure
• Awareness of legal and regulatory requirements related to information security, such as GDPR, HIPAA, and SOC 2
• Ability to identify security issues and vulnerabilities and develop effective and efficient solutions or mitigations
• Strong communication skills to effectively collaborate with development, operations, and business teams, and to promote a culture of security awareness
• Commitment to staying updated with the latest security trends, threats, and technologies, and the willingness to continuously learn and adapt
• Skills in handling security breaches and incidents, including the ability to lead or participate in incident response efforts

The pay range is the lowest to highest compensation we reasonably in good faith believe we would pay at posting for this role. We may ultimately pay more or less than this range. Employee pay is based on factors like relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.


We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees. Salaried personnel receive paid time off. Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law. Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave.


Note: Pay is not considered compensation until it is earned, vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any compensation remains in Kforce's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified in its discretion consistent with the law.


This job is not eligible for bonuses, incentives or commissions.


Kforce is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.


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