Role Description
IDS is currently searching for a DevSecOps Engineer with deep expertise in AWS cloud infrastructure, containerization, and security automation. You will be responsible for:
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Architecting and implementing secure CI/CD pipelines
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Managing Kubernetes clusters
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Deploying infrastructure as code using Terraform/OpenTofu
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Embedding security controls throughout the software development lifecycle
The ideal candidate is a proactive problem solver who balances security requirements with operational efficiency and development velocity. The candidate will have opportunities to expand their skill set by:
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Working with emerging security tools
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Implementing compliance-as-code frameworks
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Collaborating across development, operations, and security teams to build resilient, secure systems
Qualifications
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3+ years of experience in AWS cloud services (EC2, ECS/EKS, S3, Lambda, RDS, ALB, VPC, IAM)
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3+ years of experience in Container technologies (Docker and/or Podman)
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3+ years of experience in CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins, GitLab CI, GitHub Actions, or similar)
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3+ years of experience in Git version control and branching strategies
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2+ years of experience in Infrastructure as Code (Terraform and/or OpenTofu)
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2+ years of experience in Kubernetes orchestration (deployment, scaling, monitoring, troubleshooting)
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2+ years of experience in Configuration management (Ansible, Chef, or Puppet) - preferred
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2+ years of experience in Monitoring and observability (Prometheus, Grafana, ELK stack, CloudWatch) - preferred
Requirements
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3+ years of experience in DevSecOps practices (security automation, shift-left security)
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2+ years of experience in Container security scanning (Trivy, Aqua, Twistlock, Anchore, or similar)
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2+ years of experience in Static/Dynamic Application Security Testing (SAST/DAST tools like SonarQube, Checkmarx, OWASP ZAP)
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2+ years of experience in Integrating security gates into CI/CD pipelines
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2+ years of experience in Secrets management (Vault, AWS Secrets Manager, or similar)
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2+ years of experience in Vulnerability management and remediation workflows
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1+ years of experience in Software Composition Analysis for dependency scanning (Trivy, Snyk, or similar) - preferred
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2+ years of experience in Security compliance frameworks (NIST, STIG, CIS benchmarks, FedRAMP)
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2+ years of experience in Security hardening and baseline configuration
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2+ years of experience in Audit logging and security event monitoring
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2+ years of experience in Identity and Access Management (IAM policies, RBAC)
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2+ years of experience in Network security (security groups, NACLs, WAF, network segmentation)
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1+ years of experience in Certificate management and PKI
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2+ years of experience in Security code review practices - preferred
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2+ years of experience in Container and Kubernetes security (Pod Security Standards, Network Policies, image signing) - preferred
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2+ years of experience in API gateway management - preferred
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1+ years of experience in ETL platforms (Talend and/or Apigee) - preferred
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3+ years of experience in Scripting languages (Python, Bash, or Go)
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3+ years of experience in YAML/JSON configuration
Benefits
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Employer paid health, dental, vision, disability, AD&D and life insurance plans for eligible employees
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Variety of elective plans including flexible spending accounts, voluntary life insurance and supplemental insurance plans
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Benefits effective the first of the month following the start date of employment
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Eleven (11) paid holidays
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Generous PTO accruals starting at three (3) weeks per year
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401(k) safe harbor contribution upon eligibility
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Generous employee referral bonuses
Security Clearance
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Applicants selected for employment will be subject to a federal background investigation
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Active Secret clearance preferred; ability to obtain and maintain required clearance is mandatory
Travel
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Some travel may be required
Hours
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Normal work schedule hours may vary, Monday through Friday
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May be required to work additional hours and/or weekends, as needed
Salary Range
$140,000 - $160,000 per year
Company Description
IDS is a leading provider of custom software products and Government financial management services. Founded in 1997 in El Segundo, CA, IDS has offices supporting customers nationwide.