Job Title : Senior DevSecOps Engineer
Experience : 6+ years (with minimum 3+ years in Kubernetes / DevSecOps)
Job Summary :
We are looking for an experienced Senior DevSecOps Engineer to design, deploy, and maintain secure, large-scale, distributed Kubernetes-based platforms. The role involves driving DevSecOps maturity, enhancing automation and CI / CD pipelines, and mentoring junior engineers. The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in Kubernetes, GitOps (ArgoCD), Helm, CI / CD platforms, cloud-native security practices, and infrastructure-as-code.
Key Responsibilities :
Kubernetes & Container Orchestration :
- Architect, deploy, and troubleshoot large-scale distributed Kubernetes (K8s) clusters.
- Manage Helm charts, Operators, Namespaces, RBAC policies, and ensure scalability, resilience, and multi-cluster availability.
- Implement and maintain GitOps practices using tools like ArgoCD / Flux.
CI / CD & Automation :
Build, optimize, and secure CI / CD pipelines using Bamboo, Jenkins, GitHub Actions, or GitLab CI.Automate provisioning and deployment with Terraform / Ansible / Pulumi.Integrate static / dynamic security testing (SAST / DAST), container image scanning, and secret management into pipelines.Security & Compliance (DevSecOps) :
Embed security practices into all stages of the SDLC (shift-left security).Implement Kubernetes security best practices (OPA / Gatekeeper, Kyverno, Pod Security Standards, Network Policies).Manage identity and access management, secrets (Vault, Sealed Secrets), and vulnerability scanning.Platform Engineering & Infrastructure :
Maintain and enhance internal R&D platform tools including CI / CD platforms, testing labs, and infrastructure observability.Design highly available infrastructure across on-prem and cloud (AWS / Azure / GCP).Implement monitoring / logging with Prometheus, Grafana, ELK / EFK, OpenTelemetry.Mentorship & Collaboration :
Mentor and coach junior engineers, translating complex requirements into manageable tasks.Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Developers, QA, Security, Ops) in Agile / Scrum environments.Required Skills & Qualifications :
Core Expertise :
Kubernetes (K8s), Helm, GitOps (ArgoCD / Flux), CI / CD (Jenkins, Bamboo, GitHub Actions).Cloud Platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP).Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, Ansible, Pulumi).Strong Git knowledge (branching strategies, GitOps workflows).DevSecOps Practices :
Hands-on with security tools : Aqua, Prisma, Trivy, SonarQube, OWASP ZAP.Knowledge of SAST / DAST, image scanning, IaC scanning, policy-as-code.Soft Skills :
Strong communication skills for both technical and non-technical audiences.Ability to mentor, coach, and lead teams effectively.Problem-solving mindset with the ability to learn new technologies quickly.Preferred Qualifications :
Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA) / Certified Kubernetes Security Specialist (CKS).Experience with service meshes (Istio, Linkerd).Exposure to Zero Trust Security models.Hands-on with hybrid / multi-cloud Kubernetes deployments.Familiarity with observability frameworks and SRE practices.(ref : hirist.tech)
