Lead DevSecOps Systems Engineer in United States at Jobgether
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Job Description
This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Lead DevSecOps Systems Engineer based in the United States.
This role sits at the intersection of cloud architecture, automation, and security engineering, driving the design and evolution of highly secure, scalable platform environments. You will lead efforts to build and optimize modern DevSecOps ecosystems using Kubernetes, Terraform, CI/CD pipelines, and cloud-native tooling. The position plays a critical role in shaping secure infrastructure for mission-driven systems, ensuring performance, resilience, and compliance at scale. You will collaborate closely with development, security, and platform teams to embed best practices across the software delivery lifecycle. This is a hands-on technical leadership role with influence over architecture standards, automation strategy, and engineering culture. It offers the opportunity to mentor engineers while solving complex infrastructure challenges in a fast-evolving cloud environment.
- Architecting and scaling secure CI/CD pipelines, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), and automated deployment workflows
- Designing and managing AWS and Kubernetes-based cloud environments with a focus on security, reliability, and scalability
- Partnering with development teams to integrate security tooling into automated delivery pipelines
- Establishing DevSecOps best practices, standards, and governance frameworks across engineering teams
- Optimizing containerized environments using tools such as Docker, Kubernetes, Helm, and secure build systems
- Driving infrastructure cost optimization, performance tuning, and system reliability improvements
- Leveraging Generative AI tools to accelerate automation, scripting, and infrastructure development
- Mentoring engineers and promoting DevSecOps culture across teams and projects
- Producing and maintaining technical documentation, architecture guidelines, and operational procedures
- Ensuring compliance with security standards, identity controls, and regulatory frameworks such as NIST and FedRAMP
- 8+ years of experience in DevSecOps, cloud engineering, or systems architecture roles
- Strong hands-on experience with AWS cloud architecture and infrastructure design
- Expertise in Kubernetes, Docker, Helm, and container orchestration platforms
- Advanced proficiency in Infrastructure as Code using Terraform
- Experience building and maintaining CI/CD pipelines with integrated security controls
- Strong scripting skills in Python, Bash, or Ansible and Linux/Unix administration experience
- Familiarity with Generative AI tools and cloud AI services such as AWS Bedrock or similar
- Active Security+ certification and understanding of compliance frameworks (NIST, FedRAMP)
- Proven leadership ability to mentor engineers and guide technical decisions
- Strong problem-solving skills with a focus on scalable, elegant engineering solutions
- Excellent communication skills for cross-functional and stakeholder collaboration
- Competitive compensation package with a salary range of $212,500 – $287,500 annually
- Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and wellness coverage
- 401(k) retirement plan with employer match
- Paid time off, holidays, parental leave, and flexible work arrangements
- Paid certifications, training programs, and continuous professional development support
- Strong internal mobility and career growth opportunities across global teams
- Hybrid/remote flexibility depending on role and location requirements
- Exposure to large-scale, mission-critical cloud and cybersecurity systems
- Life, disability, and additional insurance options for financial protection
- Inclusive work environment focused on innovation, learning, and collaboration