DevSecOps Engineer

Istari

DevSecOps Engineer securing AWS and Kubernetes infrastructure for a digital engineering company. Collaborating with platform, infrastructure, and security stakeholders to ensure systems are reliable and secure.

Posted 7/22/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $135,000 - $220,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in designing and maintaining secure, scalable infrastructure using AWS and Kubernetes, with a strong focus on infrastructure as code through Terraform. Proficient in compliance frameworks, vulnerability management, and operational security practices across diverse environments.

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AWS Infrastructure ManagementKubernetes AdministrationTerraform Infrastructure As CodeCompliance Frameworks SupportVulnerability Remediation

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Hard Skills

Infrastructure As CodeVulnerability ManagementSystem PatchingConfiguration ComplianceCI/CD Pipeline SecurityLinux Virtual Machine ConfigurationWindows Virtual Machine ConfigurationIdentity And Access ManagementNetwork SecurityOperational Security Practices

Soft Skills

Excellent Troubleshooting SkillsStrong Communication Skills

Tools & Technologies

AWSKubernetesTerraformActive Directory

Industry Keywords

DevOpsDevSecOpsInfrastructure EngineeringPlatform EngineeringSecurity Engineering

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AWSCloudKubernetesLinuxTerraform

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Design, implement, and maintain secure, scalable infrastructure in **AWS**
Manage, secure, and improve **Kubernetes**-based environments, including production workloads
Build and maintain infrastructure as code using **Terraform**
Harden production systems across cloud, compute, container, identity, and network layers
Develop and maintain secure baseline configurations for infrastructure and platform services
Support vulnerability management, patching, remediation, and configuration compliance efforts across environments
Configure, administer, and patch both **Linux and Windows VMs**
Support identity and access management practices, including least privilege, role design, and privileged access controls
Contribute to administration and integration of **Active Directory domains** where needed
Partner with engineering teams to improve security within CI/CD pipelines, deployment workflows, and operational processes
Support **compliance initiatives, audits, evidence collection, and technical control validation**
Develop and maintain documentation, operational runbooks, technical standards, and playbooks
Monitor, troubleshoot, and resolve complex infrastructure and security issues with clear and timely communication
Participate in incident response and post-incident analysis when infrastructure or platform issues arise
Stay current on cloud, infrastructure, and security best practices that can improve platform resilience and delivery

Requirements

What you’ll need

Minimum of **5 years of experience** in DevOps, DevSecOps, Infrastructure Engineering, Platform Engineering, or Security Engineering
Strong hands-on experience with **AWS** in production environments
Proven experience with **Kubernetes**, preferably in production
Strong experience with **Terraform** and infrastructure-as-code practices
Experience hardening production environments and implementing secure configuration standards
Experience supporting **compliance frameworks, audit preparation, evidence gathering, and control validation**
Experience with vulnerability remediation, system patching, and operational security practices
Experience configuring and maintaining both **Linux and Windows virtual machines**
Strong understanding of IAM, secrets management, network security, logging, monitoring, and operational controls
Proven experience improving or securing CI/CD pipelines and deployment workflows
Excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving skills in complex production environments
Strong communication skills with the ability to explain technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders
**Must live/work in the U.S.**

Benefits

Comp & perks

The anticipated compensation range for this position may vary based on experience, skills, qualifications, location, and business needs.
In addition to base salary, this role may be eligible for bonuses, equity, and a comprehensive benefits package.