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Description

Position Overview: We are seeking a highly skilled DevSecOps Engineer to join our team in Chicago, IL. This role integrates development, security, and operations to ensure robust security throughout the software development lifecycle. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in DevOps processes, cloud platforms, automation, and information security.

Key Responsibilities:

+ Design, implement, and manage secure CI/CD pipelines to support fast, safe releases.

+ Integrate security tools and best practices into DevOps workflows to maintain compliance and minimize risk.

+ Collaborate with development, security, and operations teams to establish and implement security standards.

+ Conduct vulnerability assessments, manage automated security testing, and remediate findings across infrastructure and applications.

+ Automate configuration management, infrastructure provisioning, and policy enforcement using tools such as Terraform, Ansible, or similar technologies.

+ Secure cloud-based deployments (AWS, Azure, GCP) and containerized environments (Docker, Kubernetes).

+ Monitor system activity to detect and respond to threats and vulnerabilities in real-time.

+ Develop documentation, processes, and training to support secure engineering practices.

+ Stay current with industry trends, emerging threats, and best practices in DevSecOps.

If you’re passionate about embedding security into every phase of the software development lifecycle, we invite you to apply and become part of our forward-thinking Chicago team.

Contact us to schedule a consultation or for more information about this position.

Requirements

Qualifications:

+ Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field (or equivalent experience).

+ 3+ years of experience in DevOps, Cloud Infrastructure, or related roles, with a focus on security integration.

+ Experience with CI/CD tools and platforms (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab, CircleCI).

+ Cloud platform expertise in AWS, Azure, or GCP.

+ Strong scripting skills (Python, Bash, or similar).

+ Familiarity with security scanning tools (SAST, DAST, container image scanning).

+ Knowledge of infrastructure as code (Terraform, CloudFormation, Ansible).

+ Solid understanding of network and application security concepts.

+ Ability to work collaboratively across teams and communicate complex topics clearly.

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