Security by Design : Embed security requirements into CI / CD pipelines, infrastructure-as-code (IaC), and application architectures.
Automation & Tooling : Configure and maintain security scanning tools (SAST, DAST, SCA, container scanners) within automated build and deployment workflows.
Vulnerability Management : Triage, prioritize, and remediate vulnerabilities discovered in code, containers, and cloud environments; drive fixes and track metrics.
Incident Response Support : Assist in investigation of security incidents related to applications or infrastructure; write playbooks and run tabletop exercises.
Infrastructure Security : Implement and enforce secure configuration and hardening standards for cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and Kubernetes clusters.
Policy & Compliance : Define, document, and enforce security policies, standards, and guidelines aligned with industry frameworks (OWASP, CIS Benchmarks, NIST).
Threat Modeling & Risk Assessment : Lead or participate in threat modeling sessions for new features; provide risk-based recommendations.
Training & Evangelism : Conduct security awareness workshops for developers and DevOps teams; champion "shift-left" security culture.
Required Qualifications
Experience : 5+ years in DevSecOps, cloud security, or application security roles.
Security Toolchain : Hands-on with static analysis (e.g., SonarQube, Fortify), dynamic analysis (e.g., ZAP, Burp Suite), software composition analysis (e.g., Snyk, Black Duck), and container scanning (e.g., Clair, Trivy).
CI / CD Integration : Expertise automating security gates in Jenkins, GitLab CI / CD, GitHub Actions, or equivalent.