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Position: Security Engineer / DevSecOps Specialist Location: Hybrid in Charlotte, Minneapolis, Dallas or Atlanta Duration:- 6+ Months contract If this opportunity interests you, please reply to this email with your updated resume and availability for a quick conversation. Looking forward to hearing from you. Position Overview • We are seeking a highly skilled Security Engineer / DevSecOps Specialist to join our engineering team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in Application Security, Cloud Platforms (AWS/Azure), and DevOps practices, with hands-on experience in automation, container security, and CI/CD pipeline integration. You will work closely with developers, DevOps, and IT security teams to ensure security is embedded throughout the software development lifecycle. Key Responsibilities • Design, implement, and manage application security controls across the SDLC. • Integrate and maintain SAST (Static Application Security Testing) and SCA (Software Composition Analysis) tools within CI/CD pipelines. • Secure containerized applications by applying best practices in Docker and Helm Charts. • Collaborate with DevOps teams to secure Jenkins pipelines and optimize CI/CD workflows. • Implement security practices for build tools (Gradle) and ensure secure dependency management. • Perform threat modeling, code reviews, and security assessments for applications developed in Java and Python. • Monitor and enhance cloud security posture across AWS and Azure environments. • Establish automation for security testing and compliance reporting. • Respond to and remediate security vulnerabilities in collaboration with development teams. • Contribute to DevSecOps strategy and roadmap, ensuring alignment with organizational security goals. Required Skills & Qualifications • Strong experience in Application Security and DevSecOps practices. • Hands-on expertise in SAST/SCA tools (e.g., SonarQube, Checkmarx, Snyk, Veracode, or similar). • Proficiency with Docker and Helm Charts for container orchestration security. • Solid knowledge of DevOps tools and CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins, GitHub Actions, or similar). • Familiarity with Gradle build automation and dependency security. • Programming experience in Java and Python with the ability to perform secure coding practices. • Strong understanding of Cloud security concepts in AWS and/or Azure. • Excellent problem-solving, communication, and collaboration skills. Preferred Qualifications • Certifications such as AWS Security Specialty, Azure Security Engineer, CEH, CISSP, or GIAC. • Knowledge of IaC security (Terraform, Ansible, etc.). • Familiarity with Kubernetes security and container runtime protection tools. • Experience implementing shift-left security practices. 3-5 Must Haves (need to be highlighted in sizzle & present on resume) Application Security SAST/ SCA Docker HELM Charts DevOps / Jenkins Gradle Programming: Java, Python Cloud - AWS/Azure

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