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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Senior Cloud Disaster Recovery Engineer - **Company:** OpenKyber LLC - **Location:** United States (Remote available) - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Temporary contract - **Skills:** Amazon Web Services, Business Analytics Applications, Automation of Tests, Cloud Computing, Cloud Computing Security, Cloud Engineering, Continuous Integration, DevOps, Disaster Recovery, Open Web Application Security, Software Vulnerability Management, Delivery Pipeline, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Containerization, Kubernetes, Infrastructure Automation Frameworks, Data Analytics, Terraform, Devsecops, Vulnerability Analysis - **Published:** May 19, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=d3487e50c7d1dafd ## About the Role Must Have: The ideal candidate combines deep hands-on DevSecOps expertise with strong AWS platform architecture experience and the ability to lead and mentor a team of cloud engineers. AWS certifications (e.g., Solutions Architect, DevOps Engineer). True AWS platform architecture ownership (not just tooling/security) Leadership capability to guide a team and own the function end-to-end Experience with containerization and orchestration (EKS/Kubernetes strongly preferred)., Required Qualifications: Strong hands-on experience architecting and operating AWS platforms (not just deploying into them). Proven leadership experience managing or mentoring cloud/platform engineering teams. Deep expertise in DevSecOps practices, including CI/CD, IaC, and security tooling integration. Experience with containerization and orchestration (EKS/Kubernetes strongly preferred). Demonstrated success implementing security frameworks and compliance standards (e.g., SOC 2, OWASP). Strong understanding of multi-tenant architectures, disaster recovery, and high-availability systems. Experience building and maintaining secure, automated pipelines with integrated QA and security controls. Preferred Qualifications: AWS certifications (e.g., Solutions Architect, DevOps Engineer). Experience leading platform engineering initiatives in high-scale environments. Background in implementing advanced observability and analytics solutions. This version makes it clear the manager wants three things combined: Elite DevSecOps/security depth (non-negotiable strength) True AWS platform architecture ownership (not just tooling/security) Leadership capability to guide a team and own the function end-to-end ## Description Role Overview: We are seeking a Senior AWS DevSecOps / Platform Engineer to lead the design, security, scalability, and reliability of our AWS-based platform. This role will drive a security-first engineering culture while owning DevSecOps practices across CI/CD, infrastructure as code, and cloud security. The ideal candidate combines deep hands-on DevSecOps expertise with strong AWS platform architecture experience and the ability to lead and mentor a team of cloud engineers. As the Senior AWS DevSecOps / Platform Engineer and Cloud Team Lead , you will own the design, security, scalability, and reliability of SK12's AWS infrastructure. You will lead a team of cloud and platform engineers, champion a security-first culture, and drive the DevSecOps practices that keep millions of young learners connected to their education safely and without interruption., * Architect, build, and own scalable, multi-tenant AWS platform infrastructure with a focus on reliability, performance, and security. * Lead and mentor a team of cloud and platform engineers, establishing best practices across DevSecOps and cloud architecture. * Design and enforce Infrastructure as Code (IaC) standards using tools such as Terraform or similar frameworks. * Own and optimize CI/CD pipelines, integrating automated testing, security scanning, and deployment workflows. * Implement and manage cloud-native security tooling, including CNAPP, vulnerability management, and compliance enforcement. * Ensure adherence to SOC 2 Type II standards, including audit readiness, evidence collection, and control implementation. * Evaluate and enhance business continuity and disaster recovery strategies (RTO/RPO), ensuring platform resilience. * Drive application and infrastructure security practices, including OWASP and source code vulnerability scanning. * Establish robust observability and analytics capabilities for system performance, security, and operational insights. * Lead change management processes, ensuring proper documentation, traceability, and audit compliance. ## Related Videos - [We adopted DevOps and are Cloud-native, Now What?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/485-we-adopted-devops-and-are-cloud-native-now-what) - [Infrastructure as Code: The Developer's Secret Weapon](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1221-infrastructure-as-code-the-developer-s-secret-weapon) - [DevSecOps: Injecting Security into Mobile CI/CD Pipelines](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/273-devsecops-injecting-security-into-mobile-ci-cd-pipelines) - [From DevOps to Scaled DevOps: How We’re Rebuilding Continuous Delivery as a Platform](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100018-from-devops-to-scaled-devops-how-we-re-rebuilding-continuous-delivery-as-a-platform) - [DevSecOps: Security in DevOps](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/36-devsecops-security-in-devops) - [You can’t hack what you can’t see](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/41-you-can-t-hack-what-you-can-t-see) ## Related Articles - [What Are The Top Skills Required For Azure Developers?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/77-what-are-the-top-skills-required-for-azure-developers) - [Fully Remote Software Engineer Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/447-fully-remote-software-engineer-jobs) - [7 Cloud Computing Trends Coming in 2025 for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/412-7-cloud-computing-trends-coming-in-2025-for-developers) - [Is Software Engineering Over-Saturated?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/418-is-software-engineering-over-saturated) - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers) - [Why Upskilling And Reskilling is Important For Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/428-why-upskilling-and-reskilling-is-important-for-developers)