Senior DevSecOps Engineer

** Location
* * Niwot, CO (Hybrid)  industries.  We’re a growing technology company in Niwot, Colorado, the heart of the Rocky Mountains.  We offer an exceptional and rewarding work environment in a great place to live.  Our employees enjoy challenging projects in the development and manufacture of light scattering particle counters and diverse technologies and applications.

We are looking for a
** Senior Dev Sec Ops  Engineer
** who will contribute to the success of the R&D Team, applying their expertise in Dev Sec Ops  to support the achievement of team and company goals and deliver innovative, reliable solutions.  In this role, the successful candidate will collaborate effectively with colleagues and cross-functional teams, demonstrate strong problem-solving and decision-making skills, and maintain a commitment to professional excellence, quality and continuous improvement.

The Role (manager input)

Job Responsibilities Work with a cross-functional team to ensure product releases meet internal and regulatory cybersecurity standards. Recommend and procure new Dev Ops and cybersecurity related tools, work with legal to approve tools, track license agreements, communicate with vendors, plan upgrades and negotiate costs. and software teams, fostering a culture of knowledge sharing, secure development This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive.  

Responsibilities may evolve over time, and other related duties may be assigned to meet the ongoing needs of the company.

Required Qualifications 2 years of experience as a Dev Sec Ops  Engineer or security-focused Dev Ops Engineer and 5 total years of experience in engineering, with a strong understanding of software development practices and methodologies.
2 years of experience as a technical lead within Dev Sec Ops  or other Engineering practices.

Development experience in either embedded firmware or software. Experience integrating SAST, DAST, SCA and SBOM tools into CI/CD pipelines. Hands-on experience managing binary repositories. Proficiency with AWS or other major cloud platforms.

Proficiency in IaC and configuration management tools like.

Strong scripting skills in languages like Bash, Python, or Power Shell. Experience using build tools such as CMake, Make, or custom tool chains.

Experience with containerization technologies such as Docker. Working knowledge of CI/CD tools like Jenkins, Bitbucket Pipelines and Git Hub Actions. Familiarity with monitoring and logging tools such as Prometheus and Grafana. Cyber Security knowledge and experience; solid understanding of cybersecurity principles, vulnerability management, and Dev Sec Ops  practices.

Experience implementing shift-left security across the product development lifecycle. Excellent problem-solving and troubleshooting skills, with the ability to analyze complex systems and identify root causes.

Strong communication and collaboration skills, capable of working effectively in cross-functional teams.

Experience interviewing engineering candidates.

Preferred Qualifications Understanding of Agile, Dev Ops and Dev Sec Ops  methodologies, with experience embedding security into software development processes.

Experience integrating security scanning tools into CI/CD pipelines (SAST, DAST). Familiarity with automated software composition analysis (SCA) and open-source compliance practices. Familiarity with DORA metrics.

Experience with SBOM standards such as SPDX and Cyclone

DX.Knowledge and experience with techniques required by EU Cyber Resilience Act, particularly with respect to vulnerability management.

Experience working alongside cybersecurity teams to ensure secure development practices and incident response readiness. Previous experience in vendor management.

Experience in multi-disciplinary engineering environment.

Work Environment &

Physical Requirements This role primarily operates in an office/lab/manufacturing environment.

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this role.

Compensation & Benefits Our compensation philosophy: we offer competitive pay based on market data, including local, national, and industry benchmarks.  For new hires, offers are generally within the established min- to mid-point of the range for the role, with flexibility to recognize experience, skills, and education.  Our approach ensures fair pay internally while remaining competitive externally and allows room for growth.

Comprehensive benefits package:
Particle Measuring Systems is a global leader in designing and manufacturing micro-contamination monitoring equipment.  Based in Boulder, Colorado, our state of the art technology is instrumental in improving clean room performance in the semiconductor and pharmaceutical markets.  Our specialized technology, and the challenging work necessary to create this technology, enables our company to attract talented team members so that everyone has the opportunity to reach their potential in engaging and…