Senior DevSecOps Engineer Cloud Security Implementation

Who are we?

FalconX is a pioneering team of operators, investors, and builders committed to revolutionizing institutional access to the crypto markets. Operating at the intersection of traditional finance and cutting‑edge technology, FalconX addresses the industry's foremost challenges: navigating the digital asset market can be complex and fragmented, with limited products and services that support trading strategies, structures, and liquidity found in conventional financial markets.

As a comprehensive solution for all digital asset strategies from start to scale, FalconX operates as the connective tissue empowering clients with seamless navigation through the ever‑evolving cryptocurrency landscape.

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Dev Sec Ops  Engineer to join our team. This role is responsible for embedding security at every stage of our cloud infrastructure lifecycle, with a strong focus on hands‑on implementation, automation, and Dev Sec Ops  best practices. You will work closely with development, operations, and security teams to ensure our AWS‑based environments are secure, compliant, and resilient.

Cloud Infrastructure Security

Design, implement, and maintain security controls within cloud‑based systems, focusing on AWS technologies and best practices. Integrate security scanning and compliance checks into CI/CD pipelines to ensure continuous security throughout the development lifecycle. Conduct regular vulnerability assessments and patching of virtual instances using Ansible and other cloud‑native tools. Develop and maintain Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using Terraform for IAM, Cloudflare, and AWS components, ensuring security by design.

Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to embed security controls into development and deployment workflows. Deploy and manage cloud security tools (e.g., AWS Security Hub, Guard Duty, Inspector) to enhance cloud security posture.

Automation and Scripting

Develop and maintain scripts, tools, and automation workflows to streamline security operations, incident response, and compliance checks. Create and update Ansible playbooks for consistent, automated security configurations across cloud resources.

Kubernetes and Container Security

Apply foundational knowledge of container security, including best practices for Kubernetes clusters and workloads. Support the secure deployment and management of containerized applications, ensuring Kubernetes environments adhere to security guidelines. Assist with vulnerability scanning, secrets management, and policy enforcement in Kubernetes as needed.

Compliance and Best Practices

Ensure cloud infrastructure adheres to industry security standards and compliance requirements (SOC 2, ISO 27001, PCI DSS, etc.). Stay up to date with the latest cloud and container security threats, vulnerabilities, and tools, implementing proactive measures to mitigate risk.

Collaboration and Documentation

Work closely with Dev Ops and development teams to integrate security practices into the CI/CD pipeline and SDLC. Educate and train teams on secure coding, Dev Sec Ops , and Kubernetes/container security practices. Maintain comprehensive documentation of security processes, configurations, and incident response procedures.

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or a related field.
• 6‑8 years of experience in cloud engineering, Dev Ops, or security engineering, with a strong focus on AWS technologies.
• Hands‑on experience with Terraform, Ansible, and AWS services (EC2, IAM, Cloudflare, Kubernetes, etc.).
• Proficiency in scripting languages such as Python or Bash for automation and security tooling.
• In‑depth knowledge of cloud security best practices, threat modeling, and common vulnerabilities.
• Experience with cloud security tools and integrating security into CI/CD pipelines.
• Foundational knowledge of Kubernetes security and container security principles.
• Excellent problem‑solving skills, attention to detail, and ability to collaborate across teams.

• AWS Certified Security – Specialty or equivalent cloud security certifications.
• Experience with advanced Kubernetes…