Versaterm15.02.26
AI SCORE 8.5

Remote DevSecOps Engineer - Public Safety Solutions

$120K–$150K/year

About the Role

We are seeking a Remote DevSecOps Engineer to join our innovative team at Versaterm. As a Remote DevSecOps Engineer, you will play a crucial role in enhancing the security of our public safety solutions. This position allows you to work from anywhere in the U.S. and contribute to meaningful projects that impact community safety.

What You'll Do

  • Collaborate with DevOps and engineering teams to ensure our platforms, repositories, and CI/CD pipelines are secure by default while remaining easy to build, test, and deploy.
  • Identify security risks through tools, audits, and monitoring, and drive them to resolution, whether that means changing a policy, updating infrastructure, or improving a pipeline.
  • Take ownership of the security posture across multiple AWS accounts and continuously improve it over time.
  • Design and maintain security guardrails around IAM, logging, monitoring, and encryption.
  • Manage repository-level security scanning (SAST, dependency scanning, secrets detection) using tools such as Aikido or similar, ensuring findings are actionable.
  • Partner with DevOps teams to secure the development lifecycle and implement best practices for security.
  • Contribute to the development of security policies and procedures that align with industry standards.
  • Stay updated on the latest security trends and technologies to proactively enhance our security measures.

Requirements

  • 3+ years of experience in a DevSecOps role or similar position.
  • Strong understanding of AWS services and security best practices.
  • Experience with CI/CD tools and practices.
  • Familiarity with security scanning tools such as Aikido, Snyk, or similar.
  • Knowledge of IAM, logging, monitoring, and encryption practices.
  • Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a remote environment.
  • Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
  • Strong communication skills to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.

Nice to Have

  • Certifications in AWS, DevSecOps, or related fields.
  • Experience with container security and orchestration tools.
  • Familiarity with compliance frameworks such as NIST or ISO.

What We Offer

  • Competitive salary ranging from $120,000 to $150,000 annually.
  • Flexible remote work environment.
  • Opportunities for professional development and growth.
  • Comprehensive health benefits.
  • Collaborative and innovative team culture.
  • Work on projects that make a real difference in public safety.
Why This Job8.5 of 10

This Remote DevSecOps Engineer position at Versaterm offers a unique opportunity to enhance security in public safety technology. With a competitive salary and a flexible work environment, this role is ideal for those passionate about making a difference.

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Who Will Succeed Here

Proficiency in AWS services such as EC2, S3, and IAM, with hands-on experience in implementing security best practices to protect sensitive data and applications within public safety solutions.

Strong understanding of CI/CD pipelines and tools like Jenkins or GitLab CI, ensuring seamless integration of security scanning tools into the development lifecycle to automate security checks.

A proactive mindset with experience in monitoring and incident response, capable of utilizing AWS CloudWatch and other monitoring tools to identify, analyze, and mitigate security vulnerabilities in real-time.

Learning Resources

AWS Security Best Practicesguide

Career Path

Remote DevSecOps Engineer - Public Safety Solutions(Now)DevSecOps Team Lead(1-2 years)Director of DevSecOps(3-5 years)

Market Overview

AWS Market Size 2024
$100B
Annual Growth of AWS Services
20.5%
DevSecOps Adoption Rate
45%
Investment in Cloud Security
+30%
Labour Demand for DevSecOps Engineers
+25%
Avg Salary for DevSecOps Engineers
$130K

Skills & Requirements

Required
AWSDevSecOpsCI/CD
Growing in Demand
KubernetesInfrastructure as Code (IaC)Container Security
Declining
Traditional Network SecurityVMware vSphere

Domain Trends

Increased Automation in Security
By 2025, 70% of organizations are expected to automate their security protocols using tools like AWS Security Hub.
Rise of Zero Trust Architecture
Over 60% of enterprises are adopting Zero Trust frameworks, requiring enhanced IAM and monitoring solutions.
Integration of AI in Security Scanning
AI-driven security tools are projected to reduce vulnerabilities by 50%, leading to a surge in demand for skills in AI and machine learning within security contexts.

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