Senior DevSecOps Engineer

Senior DevSecOps Engineer Overview

Our client, an innovative and rapidly expanding technology company based in Cambridge, is seeking an experienced Senior DevSecOps Engineer to join their team. This role involves taking a lead or expert position in managing all security-related aspects of their cloud platform, infrastructure, and live production environments. The company specializes in building cloud services tailored for the AI and deeptech communities, supported by significant investment and a strong growth trajectory.

Key Responsibilities

• Assume a leadership role in implementing and maintaining security best practices across the company’s cloud infrastructure and production systems.
• Design, develop, and manage Infrastructure as Code (IaC) scripts using programming languages such as Python, Go, Bash, or similar tools.
• Manage identity and access management (IAM) systems, including identity federation protocols to ensure secure access controls.
• Configure and optimize network components like Virtual Private Clouds (VPCs), virtual networks (VNet), subnets, routing, VPNs, and private endpoints to ensure secure and efficient connectivity.
• Oversee compute resources, including Kubernetes clusters, virtual machines, and serverless architectures, ensuring their security and performance.
• Handle storage solutions and managed database services within the cloud environment, ensuring data security and availability.
• Monitor and optimize cloud expenditure, ensuring resource efficiency and governance compliance.
• Diagnose and troubleshoot issues in live environments, working closely with key customers to maintain system stability and security.
• Develop and enforce security policies and procedures to strengthen the company’s security posture.

Qualifications and Experience

• Proven experience working with cloud infrastructure, especially on AWS and other hyperscale cloud platforms.
• Strong programming skills for Infrastructure as Code (IaC), with experience in Python, Go, Bash, or similar scripting languages.
• Deep understanding of IAM systems and identity federation techniques.
• Comprehensive knowledge of networking concepts such as VPCs, subnets, routing, VPNs, and private endpoints.
• Experience with compute services including Kubernetes, virtual machines, and serverless solutions.
• Familiarity with cloud storage and managed database services.
• Ability to analyze and optimize cloud costs and implement resource governance strategies.
• Excellent troubleshooting skills in production environments, with a customer-focused approach.
• Educational background in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• Additional beneficial experience includes working within secure multi-tenant environments, HPC administration, and familiarity with compliance standards such as SOC 2, ISO 27001, HIPAA, and PCI-DSS.

Work Environment and Benefits

This position offers a hybrid working model, requiring two to three days per week at the company’s central Cambridge office. It provides a unique opportunity to influence the security and scalability of a cutting-edge cloud platform serving the AI and deeptech sectors. The company boasts a team of highly experienced entrepreneurs and is committed to innovation and growth, making this an exciting place to develop your career.

If you are interested in this role or have any questions, please contact Matt Andrews at IC Resources. Applications can be submitted directly through the provided contact details.

Degree Requirement: Bachelor’s

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