
Senior Software Engineer II – DevSecOps, Reliability, Security
Smartsheet
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Remote
Location: Remote • Washington • 🇺🇸 United States
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💰 $140,000 - $200,000 per year
Job Level
Senior
Tech Stack
AWSCloudGoKubernetesPythonRubyTerraform
About the role
- Engineer Secure and Resilient Infrastructure: Design, build, maintain, and improve secure, scalable, and highly available infrastructure in our multi-cloud environment (primarily AWS) using Infrastructure as Code (IaC) principles with tools like Terraform, Kubernetes, and Helm.
- Automate Proactive Security: Engineer and automate threat detection, incident response, and vulnerability management processes. You will build the tools and workflows that allow us to respond to threats at machine speed.
- Secure the Software Development Lifecycle: Architect and secure our CI/CD pipelines, integrating automated security tooling (SAST, DAST, SCA) to provide developers with fast, actionable feedback.
- Master Container Security: Manage, operate, and secure our container orchestration platform (Kubernetes), implementing best practices for container security from the registry to runtime, including knowledge of hardening requirements such as CIS Benchmarks or DISA STIG.
- Lead Incident Response: Act as a technical lead during security and reliability incidents, driving resolution and conducting blameless post-mortems to engineer preventative solutions.
- Drive Automated Compliance: Implement and automate technical controls to ensure continuous compliance with frameworks such as FedRAMP, SOC 2, and ISO 27001.
- Mentor and Lead: Serve as a subject matter expert for security and reliability, mentoring other engineers and championing a culture of operational excellence and security ownership across the organization.
Requirements
- 8+ years of progressive experience in technology, with at least 5 years in a hands-on senior role such as Site Reliability Engineering, or DevOps.
- A BS or MS in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent industry experience.
- Expert-level proficiency in at least one major cloud provider, preferably AWS, with deep knowledge of core infrastructure and security services.
- Expert-level proficiency with Infrastructure as Code, particularly Terraform.
- Expert-level proficiency in a scripting or programming language such as Python, Go, or Ruby, with a proven history of building automation and custom tooling.
- Deep experience with containerization and orchestration technologies (Kubernetes), including securing containerized environments.
- Proficiency with the modern security operations toolchain, including SIEM, EDR, and vulnerability scanning technologies.
- Experience integrating security tools (SAST, DAST, SCA) into CI/CD pipelines.
- A critical thinker with a proven ability to troubleshoot complex problems in high-pressure production environments.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills and a collaborative spirit. This will include fluency in English.
Benefits
- HSA, 100% employer-paid premiums, or Buy-up medical/vision and dental coverage options for full-time employees
- 401k Match to help you save for your future (50% of your contribution up to the first 6% of your eligible pay)
- Monthly stipend to support your work and productivity
- Flexible Time Away Program, plus Sick Time Off
- US employees are automatically covered under Smartsheet-sponsored life insurance, short-term, and long-term disability plans
- US employees receive 12 paid holidays per year
- Up to 24 weeks of Parental Leave
- Personal paid Volunteer Day to support our community
- Opportunities for professional growth and development including access to Udemy online courses
- Company Funded Perks, including a counseling membership, local retail discounts, and your own personal Smartsheet account
- Teleworking options from any registered location in the U.S. (role specific)
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Hard skills
Infrastructure as CodeTerraformKubernetesHelmSASTDASTSCAPythonGoRuby
Soft skills
critical thinkingtroubleshootingcommunicationcollaborationmentoringleadershipoperational excellencesecurity ownership
Certifications
BS in Computer ScienceMS in EngineeringFedRAMPSOC 2ISO 27001