DevSecOps Engineer (Senior & Junior) – Application Security
Worldwide
Summary We are looking for experienced DevSecOps Engineers (1 Senior & 1 Junior) to support an enterprise-scale Application Security and DevSecOps initiative. The ideal candidates will have hands-on experience integrating security throughout the Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC), automating security testing, and implementing secure CI/CD pipelines. Responsibilities: * Design, implement, and maintain secure CI/CD pipelines. * Integrate security controls throughout the Secure SDLC. * Configure and manage SAST, DAST, SCA, and Secrets Scanning solutions. * Perform application security assessments and vulnerability analysis. * Support vulnerability remediation and secure coding practices. * Conduct threat modeling and security architecture reviews. * Implement Infrastructure as Code (IaC) security controls. * Secure containerized and Kubernetes-based environments. * Develop automation using Python, Bash, or PowerShell. * Produce security reports, metrics, and technical documentation. * Collaborate with development teams to improve application security maturity. * Support implementation of security frameworks and governance processes. Required Technical Skills: - DevSecOps * Secure Software Development Lifecycle (SSDLC) * CI/CD Security * Security Automation * Infrastructure as Code (IaC) * DevSecOps best practices - Application Security * SAST * DAST * Software Composition Analysis (SCA) * Secret Detection * Secure Code Review * Vulnerability Management * Threat Modeling * API Security * OWASP Top 10 - DevOps & Platforms * GitLab CI/CD, Azure DevOps, CloudBees CI, or equivalent enterprise CI/CD platforms * Git * Docker * Kubernetes - Cloud Experience with one or more: * Microsoft Azure * AWS * Google Cloud Platform (GCP) - Scripting * Python * Bash * PowerShell - Security Frameworks & Standards Experience with one or more: * OWASP SAMM * BSIMM * NIST Secure Software Development Framework (SSDF) * Secure coding best practices - Language * **Arabic (Mandatory)** * English (Professional working proficiency) Experience - Senior DevSecOps Engineer * Minimum **7 years** of relevant DevSecOps / Application Security experience. * Experience leading enterprise DevSecOps initiatives and mentoring engineering teams. - Junior DevSecOps Engineer * Up to **4 years** of relevant DevSecOps, DevOps, Software Engineering, or Application Security experience. Mandatory Certifications (Senior Candidates): - Senior candidates must hold at least one of the following certifications: * GIAC Cloud Security Automation (GCSA) * GIAC Defensible Security Architecture (GDSA) * DevSecOps Foundation / Professional * Certified Secure Software Lifecycle Professional (CSSLP) * Certified Kubernetes Security Specialist (CKS) * Microsoft Azure DevOps Engineer Expert (AZ-400) * AWS Certified DevOps Engineer – Professional - Preferred Qualifications (Junior Candidates): One or more of the certifications above is preferred. Preferred Qualifications: * Candidates based in **Saudi Arabia** are strongly preferred. * Experience implementing enterprise application security programs. * Experience with secure coding training initiatives. * Knowledge of enterprise security governance. * Experience working in highly regulated environments. * Strong communication and documentation skills. * Be able to engage full time during regular work hours for 1 year
- More than 30 hrs/weekHourly
- 6+ monthsDuration
- IntermediateExperience Level
- Remote Job
- Ongoing projectProject Type
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About the client
- United Arab EmiratesDubai11:30 AM
- $413K total spent145 hires, 17 active
- 9,231 hours
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