DevSecOps Consultant (Int'l Remote)

Job Title: DevSecOps Consultant
Company: VerSprite
Location: International (Remote)
Employment Type: Full-Time/Contract

About VerSprite

VerSprite is a global leader in risk-based cybersecurity, dedicated to helping organizations navigate the complexities of security, compliance, and DevSecOps. We believe that security should be embedded throughout the software development lifecycle, ensuring a proactive and resilient approach to threats. As part of our commitment to innovation, we are seeking a DevSecOps Consultant with a strong background in Python, CI/CD, and secure software development practices.

Role Overview

As a DevSecOps Consultant, you will play a critical role in integrating security into DevOps workflows. You will work with international clients to assess, design, and implement secure CI/CD pipelines, automate security testing, and enforce security best practices throughout the software development lifecycle (SDLC).

Key Responsibilities:

• Security Integration: Embed security into DevOps processes, ensuring secure software development practices.
• CI/CD Pipeline Optimization: Design, implement, and optimize CI/CD pipelines with security as a core component.
• Automation & Scripting: Develop security automation scripts and tools using Python.
• Threat Modeling: Identify security threats and vulnerabilities within the SDLC and propose risk mitigation strategies.
• Tooling & Implementation: Implement and configure security tools such as SAST, DAST, SCA, and container security solutions.
• Code Review & Secure Development: Conduct security code reviews and provide guidance on secure coding practices.
• Collaboration & Training: Work closely with development, operations, and security teams to establish DevSecOps culture and provide security training.
• Compliance & Best Practices: Ensure adherence to industry security frameworks, compliance requirements, and best practices (e.g., OWASP, NIST, ISO 27001).
• Incident Response & Remediation: Assist in security incident response, forensics, and remediation within DevOps environments.

Required Qualifications:

• 10+ years of coding experience in Python, with a strong understanding of secure coding principles.
• Extensive experience with CI/CD tools such as Jenkins, GitLab CI/CD, Azure DevOps, AWS CodePipeline, or CircleCI.
• Strong background in cloud security (AWS, Azure, GCP) and Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools like Terraform or Ansible.
• Experience with containerization and orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes) and their security implications.
• Deep knowledge of security tools and practices, including SAST, DAST, and security monitoring solutions.
• Strong understanding of DevOps methodologies, microservices architecture, and cloud-native application security.
• Experience implementing Zero Trust Architecture and security automation.
• Hands-on experience with log management and SIEM tools for security monitoring.
• Excellent problem-solving, communication, and client-facing skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CKS, CEH, or AWS Security Specialty.
• Experience in penetration testing, threat hunting, or blue team operations.
• Familiarity with compliance standards like SOC 2, GDPR, PCI-DSS, HIPAA.
• Knowledge of machine learning and AI-driven security analytics is a plus.

Why Join VerSprite?

• Work with cutting-edge security technologies in a global, remote-first environment.
• Collaborate with top-tier cybersecurity professionals on complex, high-impact projects.
• Competitive salary, flexible work arrangements, and opportunities for professional development.
• Be part of a mission-driven company dedicated to securing organizations worldwide.

How to Apply

Interested candidates can submit their resumes and portfolios to [email protected] with the subject line "DevSecOps Consultant Application – [Your Name]".

Join VerSprite and become a leader in shaping the future of secure software development!