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# DevOps Security Engineer

- **Company:** QuEST Global
- **Location:** Cupertino, CA, United States
- **Salary:** $105,000.0 - $115,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Amazon Web Services, Software System Penetration Testing, Build Automation, Bash Shell, Cloud Computing, Code Review, DevOps, Github, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Python (Programming Language), Network Security, Windows PowerShell, Software Engineering, Data Logging, Scripting, Cloud Platform System, System Availability, Delivery Pipeline, Cloudformation, Gitlab-ci, Terraform, Devsecops, Docker, Jenkins
- **Published:** August 6, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=3ba69150a6c20458

## About the Role

* Experience with DevOps methodologies, cloud platforms, and scripting is crucial.
 * Experience with tools like Jenkins, GitHub Actions, and GitLab CI.
 * Proficiency in cloud environments like AWS.
 * Knowledge of Docker and Kubernetes.
 * Familiarity with tools such as Terraform or CloudFormation.
 * A strong understanding of cybersecurity principles, network security, and security best practices.
 * Proficiency in languages like Python, Bash, or PowerShell
 * Strong problem-solving, analytical, communication, and collaboration skills are essential., * Shop floor environment, which may include but not limited to extensive walking, and ability to lift up to 40 lbs.

## Description

* Develop, manage, and automate build, testing, and deployment processes to create robust CI/CD pipelines.
 * Implement security measures into every stage of the software development and deployment pipeline, from initial development to production.
 * Implement and manage systems for monitoring, logging, and alerting to ensure high availability and promptly troubleshoot production issues.
 * Automate security processes and checks to improve efficiency and consistency.
 * Implement and manage security best practices for cloud infrastructure (AWS).
 * Implement and manage security tools for tasks like code scanning, penetration testing, and threat detection.
 * Work closely with development and operations teams to foster a culture of security and a secure, efficient development process., * You must be able to commute to and from the location with your own transportation arrangements to meet the required working hours.


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