Principal DevSecOps Developer

Role overview

Build and improve security automation and controls across cloud infrastructure and internal systems. This hands-on, autonomous engineering role focuses on reducing manual security work, strengthening cloud and SaaS environments, and improving monitoring and response in partnership with security, engineering, DevOps, and IT teams.

Responsibilities - Create and maintain automation workflows that reduce repetitive security operations. - Write and manage infrastructure as code, including reusable Terraform modules. - Apply AWS security controls, including IAM policies and least-privilege access. - Build secure integrations using APIs, authentication, and scripting. - Investigate risks across infrastructure and internal systems, then implement practical controls. - Improve security monitoring, detection, and response; troubleshoot infrastructure, networking, and security tooling. - Apply AI tools, agents, and integrations to security workflows, validating generated code and results. - Work across teams to identify security improvements and automate processes.

Requirements - Strong programming, scripting, and automation skills in one or more languages. - Hands-on AWS security experience, including IAM and least-privilege principles. - Ability to independently write and maintain Terraform modules. - Solid understanding of APIs, authentication, secure integrations, and cloud security fundamentals. - Strong troubleshooting and risk analysis skills across technical operations. - Experience using AI development tools while independently checking their output. - Ability to own complex work with limited direction and communicate effectively across teams.

Nice to have

Experience with SOAR platforms, security monitoring, endpoint tools, or detection rules such as SIGMA or YARA; familiarity with Kubernetes and container security, CI/CD or software supply chain security, threat hunting, compliance frameworks, or enterprise identity and collaboration systems. Knowledge of OWASP principles, including AI security, is also useful.

Benefits and work setup

The source lists a salary range of $150,000–$200,000+, stock options, paid medical, dental, and vision coverage, flexible paid time off, paid parental leave, wellness initiatives, and professional development opportunities.