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We are seeking an experienced DevOps & Cybersecurity Engineer (or DevSecOps specialist) to design, automate, and harden our cloud infrastructure and deployment pipelines. The ideal candidate will bridge the gap between rapid delivery and robust security, ensuring our systems are scalable, compliant, and protected against modern threats. Key Responsibilities CI/CD & Automation: Build, maintain, and optimize secure CI/CD pipelines (GitHub Actions, GitLab CI, or Jenkins) for automated testing, container builds, and zero-downtime deployments. Infrastructure as Code (IaC): Provision, manage, and audit cloud infrastructure (AWS, GCP, or Azure) using Terraform, Ansible, or CloudFormation. Containerization & Orchestration: Manage containerized environments with Docker and Kubernetes, ensuring proper cluster networking, access controls, and resource limits. Security Hardening & Compliance: Implement least-privilege IAM policies, manage secret rotation (Vault, AWS Secrets Manager), and enforce network segmentation, firewalls, and encryption at rest/in transit. Vulnerability & Threat Management: Integrate automated security scanning (SAST/DAST, container image scanning, dependency audits) into deployment workflows and conduct periodic vulnerability assessments. Monitoring & Incident Response: Set up centralized logging, alerting, and observability (Prometheus, Grafana, Datadog, or ELK Stack) to proactively detect anomalies and respond to security events. Required Skills & Qualifications Proven experience in a DevOps, DevSecOps, or Cloud Security role. Strong proficiency with at least one major cloud provider (AWS, Azure, or GCP). Deep hands-on knowledge of Terraform, Docker, and Kubernetes. Solid background in Linux/Unix administration, Bash scripting, or Python. Practical understanding of security frameworks, network protocols, and secure SDLC practices. Relevant certifications (e.g., CKA, AWS Certified DevOps/Security Specialty, CISSP, or CompTIA Security+) are a strong plus. How to Apply Please share a brief summary of your relevant experience, a link to your GitHub or portfolio if available, and an example of a past project where you successfully balanced deployment speed with tight infrastructure security.