Technology and Data Engineer 5

Motion Recruitment Partners LLC.
San Antonio, TX, United States
14 days ago
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Role details

Contract type
Temporary contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Experience level
Expert
Experience required
7 years minimum
Working hours
Regular working hours
Job source

Tech stack

Kubernetes Security Amazon Web Services JIRA Microsoft Azure Bash Shell Cloud Computing Cloud Computing Security Cyber Security Continuous Integration DevOps Executive Information Systems Github
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Python (Programming Language) Windows PowerShell Regression Testing Policy as Code Google Cloud Software Security Gitlab Git Kubernetes Terraform Devsecops Jenkins Servicenow

Job description

This position is geared toward professionals who are passionate about cloud security and Infrastructure as Code governance. The team is focused on building security directly into cloud deployment processes, helping engineering organizations identify misconfigurations early, strengthen policy compliance, and improve overall security posture. You’ll have the opportunity to work alongside cloud, platform, and security teams to enhance automated controls, streamline security operations, and promote secure development practices across complex enterprise environments. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys solving technical challenges, driving automation, and helping organizations scale cloud security capabilities. Required Skills & Experience, * Design, implement, and tune custom IaC rules in Rego/OPA to extend security coverage beyond built-in capabilities.

  • Build automated regression tests using Terraform plans, Kubernetes manifests, and sample repositories.
  • Perform pipeline health checks and investigate failed security scans.
  • Monitor platform availability and scanning effectiveness to minimize engineering disruption.
  • Validate finding severity and remove duplicate or inaccurate results.
  • Route security issues to the appropriate service and application owners.
  • Tune policy-as-code controls in alignment with enterprise standards and governance requirements.
  • Implement staged enforcement models using report, warning, and blocking controls.
  • Integrate Wiz CLI into CI/CD workflows and configure security gates.
  • Publish security artifacts for traceability and compliance reporting.
  • Deploy and maintain Wiz DevOps extensions and scanning integrations.
  • Support GitHub, GitLab, Azure DevOps, and Jenkins security workflows.
  • Enable pull-request, merge-request, local workstation, and IDE-based scanning capabilities.
  • Partner with platform engineering teams to standardize secure deployment templates.
  • Deliver remediation guidance and support developer adoption efforts.
  • Conduct office hours, troubleshooting sessions, and training activities.
  • Manage policy package updates, platform upgrades, and regression testing efforts.
  • Coordinate with vendors regarding defects, enhancements, and product roadmap items.
  • Maintain findings exception processes and compensating-control documentation.
  • Integrate findings management activities with ServiceNow workflows.
  • Produce operational metrics, audit evidence, executive dashboards, and compliance reporting.

Requirements

  • 7+ years of Engineering experience, or equivalent demonstrated through one or a combination of the following: work or consulting experience, training, military experience, education.
  • 8+ years in AppSec, Cloud Security, or DevSecOps with hands-on Terraform and Kubernetes security experience.
  • Practical experience operating Wiz (or similar) for IaC in CI/CD environments.
  • Policy as Code skills using OPA/Rego or equivalent rule tuning experience.
  • Strong CI/CD knowledge and Git workflow experience.
  • Excellent communication skills with the ability to support development teams and drive remediation efforts.

Desired Skills & Experience

  • ServiceNow AVR/CVR/ITSM integration experience.
  • JIRA or defect-routing experience.
  • VS Code and IDE enablement experience.
  • Cloud certifications including AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform.
  • Terraform Associate, CKA, or CKAD certifications.
  • Python, Bash, or PowerShell scripting experience., Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the US on a full-time basis now and in the future.

Benefits & conditions

The Offer

  • Hybrid Schedule
  • 6-Month Contract
  • W2 Only

You will receive the following benefits

  • Medical Insurance
  • Dental Benefits
  • Vision Benefits
  • Paid Time Off (PTO)
  • 401(k)

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