DevSecOps​/SRE Engineer

Job Description

Randstad is seeking a high-caliber Dev Sec Ops  / SRE Engineer to join an innovative team in Washington, D.C. In this dual-impact role, you will lead the integration of security into cloud-native workflows while ensuring the reliability and scalability of mission-critical AWS environments. You will be the architect of secure, self-healing infrastructure, utilizing Python CDK and Terraform to build automated CI/CD pipelines that support zero-downtime blue/green deployments.

This is an ideal opportunity for a security-minded engineer who thrives on automation, infrastructure-as-code, and the "Shift Left" philosophy in a fast-paced, cloud-forward organization.

• Pipeline Orchestration:
  Design and maintain secure CI/CD pipelines utilizing AWS Code Pipeline, Code Build, and Code Deploy.
• Deployment Strategy:
  Implement and manage blue/green deployment models to ensure zero-downtime releases and seamless rollbacks.
• Infrastructure as Code (IaC):
  Automate the provisioning of global cloud infrastructure using Terraform and AWS CDK (Python).
• Security Integration:
  Embed SAST, DAST, and SCA scanning tools directly into build and deployment workflows to identify vulnerabilities early.
• Site Reliability:
  Monitor system health and respond to vulnerabilities across applications and infrastructure to maintain high availability.
• Collaboration:
  
  Partner with development and ops teams to enforce secure coding standards and cloud governance frameworks.
• Documentation:
  Maintain rigorous documentation for security protocols, deployment strategies, and compliance configurations.

• Cloud Expertise:
  Deep hands-on experience with AWS core services (IAM, EC2, Lambda, S3, Cloud Formation).
• Automation Mastery:
  Advanced proficiency in Python, specifically for infrastructure automation via AWS CDK.
• Tooling:
  Professional experience with Terraform for IaC and Bitbucket for source control/pipeline management.
• Containers:
  Solid understanding of containerization and orchestration using Docker and Kubernetes.
• Security Standards:
  Familiarity with security frameworks (OWASP, NIST, CIS) and tools such as Checkmarx or Sonar Qube.
• Education/Certs:
  Preferred certifications include AWS Certified Dev Ops Engineer, Certified Dev Sec Ops  Professional (CDP), or CISSP.
• Soft Skills:
  
  Strong analytical problem-solving abilities and the communication skills necessary to bridge the gap between security and development teams.